Pros
My specific manager, along with many other managers, genuinely cares for their employees. They do their best to support their teams despite being overworked, underpaid, and receiving little support from the executive team.
Cons
Grab a coffee for this one:
Working at Vibrant left me and many others feeling downright traumatized. It’s not just a personal experience; dozens of current and former employees share the sentiment. And it is that serious.
Employees are grossly underpaid, with many relying on government aid, while the executive team enjoys their luxury SUVs and designer clothes. They think it’s fine to squeeze every last drop of effort from those making less than $40k, all while pushing unrealistic goals and half-baked business strategies. I truly believe the decision-makers have no clue what they are doing.
Vibrant's approach to DEI is laughable. The CEO refuses to implement any DEI programs, dismissing them as mere box-ticking exercises. Perhaps it's a box that needs to be checked if there isn't a single Black person working at your headquarters. Being the only credit union in the area that does not recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday is embarrassing.
While the headquarters may seem lavish with amenities like an employee bar, basketball court, gym, scooters, and an attached coffee shop, it's hard to appreciate these when the real benefits employees want are flexibility, WFH options, and fair compensation. These perks matter little when you are living paycheck to paycheck.
And let’s not forget the charming moment when a top leader threatened that failing to meet a goal would lead to us "dying". Mam, this is marketing. That was the moment I realized no job is worth sacrificing your mental health for clueless and unsupportive executive leadership.
Now, who should I send my therapy bill to?