Unrealistic Expectations - Collections Specialist Sallie Mae Employee Review

2.0
Oct 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The earning potential for the position is fair. The management is easy to work with and involved. The role allowed for a good work life balance.

Cons

For this position you are only given two weeks of in class training. In that training there is limited roleplay and you only listen to what calls should not sound like. You are then put on the floor to pass 2/6 graded calls within two weeks or you are terminated. They do not offer you the opportunity for a PIP or further training. As someone who was new to collections, I do not feel that model is a recipe for success. The first month of employment is incredibly stress and if you are not use to collections and the many policies they have in place, you will fail.

avatar
Sallie Mae Response
7mo
Thank you for your constructive criticism. We will take this feedback into consideration as we want to always ensure our employees feel heard.

Explore other reviews about Sallie Mae

5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The work culture is quite chill and results-focused. The office space is also quite decent.

Cons

Being a bank, it’s highly regulated so everything we do must go through a thorough compliance review.

5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The biggest pros for me are the people and the opportunities for growth. The culture is very team-oriented, and there’s a genuine willingness to support one another and see each other succeed. I also appreciate that the company is open to trying new approaches and evolving how we work, which creates meaningful opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and continue developing professionally.

Cons

One area for improvement would be system modernization, as updates and enhancements can be slow and sometimes create inefficiencies in day-to-day work. Additionally, communication across departments during issues or changes could be more consistent and timely to ensure teams are fully informed and able to respond effectively.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All