Do not recommend highly racist ! And they discriminate against minorities! - Collections Specialist Sallie Mae Employee Review

1.0
Jul 31, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

They pay good if you sell your soul for it! Raffles the money is the only good thing here that they have going for them they dock your incentive for every single thing there’s no way to hit the max pay

Cons

Management is very much racist. I’ve been discriminated against 4 different times at Sallie Mae. Currently pending lawsuit beware of companies that are always hiring and firing employees. They do not care about employees no work life balance. No way to talk to the ceo. They are aware of the lack of diversity in the work place yet they still don’t hire African Americans and the ones that they do hire they harass. I experienced retaliation went I went to Human Resources

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We were recently named one of the Best Companies to Work For by US News and World Report. For more information, please read our Environmental, Social, and Governance Report at www.salliemae.com/esg which includes details on our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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5.0
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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

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4.0
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Cons

- Like most places, it’s not perfect. Processes can always be improved, and some things move slower than you’d like. - Pay feels fair, not amazing—but not something I’m upset about either. I don’t know many jobs that pay “enough,” honestly. - If you’re looking for a flashy startup vibe, this might feel more steady than exciting.

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