Learn the business and then move on - Customer Service Representative Sallie Mae Employee Review

2.0
Feb 16, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

It was a good place to work if you wanted to learn the business they usually gave paid training for every position, also if you're strapped for income because it was easy to be hired as a seasonal.

Cons

What didn't like was being hired as a seasonal employee, I understand why did this because it gave you opportunity to learn the business, without them having to pay you benefits right away which saved them income. But it didn't make sense to let someone go when you have already spent the money to train them, and then call them back again if they didn't become a permanent staff and spend the money again to train them. The pay also wasn't comparable with what other companies who were in the same industry were offering.

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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.

4.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- I genuinely enjoy the people I work with, and that goes a long way. The culture feels supportive and respectful, not cutthroat. - The company regularly asks for feedback through “Pulse Check" surveys—and it doesn’t feel like they disappear into a black hole. - Strong focus on work-life balance with real resources to back it up. - Fun, engaging activities like desk holiday bay decorating, chili cook-offs, and the Sneaker Ball help break up the work routine. - Encourages professional growth with free LinkedIn Learning, support from department heads, and side-by-side learning opportunities. - Hybrid work is a plus. I remember when remote work was a pipe dream, so I don’t take that flexibility for granted. - Just hit my 3-year anniversary and got increased PTO—always a nice milestone. I plan to be here for the long haul. - Final thought: I’ve yet to find a perfect company, but I can honestly say Sallie Mae is close enough. I hate to sound like a marketing campaign, but a happy employee is just a happy employee—and that’s how I feel here.

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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