Good place to start in a professional work place - Customer Service Representative Sallie Mae Employee Review

4.0
15 Jan 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Good professional work environment, onsite gym and cafeteria. very supportive of education as long as it does not interfer with work. Lots of employer sponsored moral type events. They do hire seasonal employees so its a good job for a college student. Pay was decent as seasonal. $10 hr.

Cons

Its a call center so it can be unpredictable work hours. Shift bids based on attendance and performace which can be downside if you are a newbie. Most people are locked to set hours for 6 month periods of time until next shift bid which is done based on attendance, performance and ranking with peers.

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5.0
9 Jun 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
22 Jun 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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