Toxic workplace - Creative Manager Sallie Mae Employee Review

1.0
Mar 29, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

There are many good, decent people who try to do the best they can under the conditions .

Cons

Archaic leadership, and inept people in key positions. Endless cloak and dagger politics. Gossipy, mediocre, unprofessional management knowingly put their teams into Hunger Games situations.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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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
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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.

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