Great pay! Poor decisions! - Anonymous employee Sallie Mae Employee Review

3.0
Apr 22, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Fantastic pay and benefits. Great growth potential for someone coming in from the ground floor, depending on where you are employed or willing to go to. They strive to do right by the employee in the way of benefits and pay. Most of the time unlimited overtime and possibility of getting bonuses in the 4 figures a month!

Cons

Terrible HR department, they tried to 'centralize' the HR, which meant your HR department has no idea who you are. Terrible decision making in the executives, seemed like much of the decision making was born out of cronyism. Several changes were made to the company that just did not make since, even to most of the officers of the company that are supposedly trusted.

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Supportive colleagues, collaborative culture, meaningful learning opportunities, and strong career development. I've had the opportunity to grow professionally, take on new challenges, and work with people who genuinely want to help each other succeed.

Cons

As the company evolves, priorities and processes can change quickly, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

4.0
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Cons

While Sallie Mae offers strong recognition programs, benefits, and support for employees and their families, like any organization there are opportunities to continue improving communication, employee feedback channels, and consistency in the employee experience. Overall, the company demonstrates a commitment to listening to employee feedback and making improvements over time.

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