Marketing: Ult Not A Place I Can Grow - Anonymous employee Sallie Mae Employee Review

1.0
6 Sept 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I work in the marketing arm of Sallie Mae. I like the Newton commute. I see kind of where the company wants to go. They've made some good steps to change.

Cons

It's a competitive, siloish environment which dissuades and blocks collaboration and communication. Every discipline is out for themselves. Nothing uniting us. Senior leadership in my department manages through intimidation, pitting fellow working employees against each other, and controlling what they communicate to our department head. The company chooses to not significantly invest in marketing or technology, yet they want to compete with newer financial companies.

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Pros

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

Cons

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5.0
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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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