High turnover at RWT. - Associate Redwood Trust Employee Review

3.0
Aug 15, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Redwood gives superior salaries to make up for the hours and demands. They also highly encourage you to learn about the industry and to move between departments. They pay for their employees to take a Volunteer day and do various outings to promote team building.

Cons

The COO, recently promoted from VP of Residential has a poor attitude toward his workers and can often be heard yelling and demeaning them. If you are not a part of his Frat Boy Club, you are most likely to be let go in less than two years and not have opportunities for promotion.

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Cons

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