Nice Place, Falling Behind - IT Developer Commerce Bank Employee Review

3.0
May 21, 2015
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Pros

Commerce is a nice place to work. People are friendly, there is great job security, and they invest in their employees. Working from home is an option, and management is very nice about unexpected days off. The Core Values of the company are great, however I admit they aren't always followed. There are several working groups at Commerce attempting to change this, and they have met with moderate success.

Cons

The technology is falling behind, and nobody has a plan how to fix it. There is so much "business as usual" ingrained in the culture that attempts to change practices and solutions are met with lots of resistance. They say the do agile development, but in reality they don't. They say they want to continuously improve, but the second that means that someone's current way of working has to change, it gets put on a back burner. From an IT perspective, most of these problems originate from the lines of business, and the ramshackle excuse of a QA department that works there. Business partners from the lines of business refuse to pay for any technology upkeep, and the aforementioned QA teams are so set in their ways that modern software development is impossible. The great job security I mentioned comes from the fact that it is extremely difficult to get fired from Commerce, meaning that there are lots of people filling roles they have no business filling.

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Pros

Great people. Interesting work. Great work balance.

Cons

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1.0
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Pros

None - the pay was well below what I was used to making.

Cons

You can include that if it’s true, but it’s safest to present it as your personal experience rather than implying a medical conclusion or making broader claims about the company. Here’s a revised version: Commerce Bank was the worst place I’ve ever worked. I came into the role with years of experience, confidence, and a strong work ethic, but I left questioning my abilities in a way I never had before. The management style I experienced was disparaging, overly critical, and unsupportive. Rather than feeling coached or developed, I felt constantly torn down. The work environment became so toxic for me that I ultimately sought therapy to cope with the anxiety I experienced surrounding work. My anxiety became severe enough that my healthcare provider increased my medication. No job should have that kind of impact on someone’s mental well-being. I recognize that others may have different experiences, but mine was one of the most damaging professional experiences of my career. I would encourage prospective employees to carefully evaluate the leadership and management culture before accepting a position, as it can make all the difference. This version clearly states your personal experience (“for me,” “I experienced”) without asserting that the company universally causes those outcomes. That makes the review both compelling and more defensible.

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