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First Western Financial

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Toxic Leadership – Culture Needs Serious Improvement - Anonymous employee First Western Financial Employee Review

1.0
Sep 30, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some supportive colleagues and a predictable schedule.

Cons

Low pay compared to industry standards. Management is toxic, with frequent micromanagement, strict monitoring, and constant check-ins that feel punitive rather than supportive. High stress environment and high turnover, a lot of people have quit for similar reasons— not ideal if you value your mental health. Work at any other financial institution!

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5.0
May 12, 2025
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing co-workers That’s all really

Cons

Tone deaf CEO Backstabbing and manipulative management Non-transparent communication

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