Never work here!! - Insurance Specialist Santander Employee Review

1.0
9 July 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The pay is kinda decent

Cons

Where to start? Never work here!! Santander hires everyone who applies. They don't drug test which they should because about 80% or more of the employees smoke weed. I even know some employees who snort cocaine. It's awful!! I have never worked for such an unprofessional company. Managers are not qualified. They promote people they like not who is right for the job. I worked there for 6 months before I got training and a manager. I'm not just a bitter employee and in fact I never leave reviews for my previous jobs. Just please trust me when I say Do Not Work Here!!

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
4 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Of all the companies I have worked for, Santander has had the strongest training program. The training was comprehensive, well-structured, and especially valuable for employees who are new to the banking industry. Additionally, Santander's ONE software is by far the most intuitive and user friendly banking platform I have used, making it easy to learn and navigate while supporting efficient daily operations.

Cons

Like most retail banking roles, there is a strong sales component. With fewer customers visiting branches due to online banking and ATMs, much of the day is spent making outbound calls to existing clients, trying to set appointments, and push products and services. While I understand the importance of sales in the industry, I personally felt there was significant pressure to prioritize sales goals over relationship building and client service, which I was not comfortable with.

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