Regions Financial reviews

Smaller bank, at least in my market area, meant smaller staff sizes. Everyone had to wear different hats and be ready to fill in for someone else's responsibilities if needed. I had a teller go on vacation for two weeks straight and I was stuck running a teller window that entire time. When I fell behind in my other duties I was called out for it. Technology is about 3-5 years behind other banks. They also preached "promote from within" but the vast majority of Branch Manager jobs went to external hires, leaving a crop of home grown talent withering on the vine. I could have a conversation with my direct supervisor but if I mentioned any criticism to my RM or DM, even if asked for it, they puckered up like they just ate a lemon. I learned to keep my mouth shut and toe the company line.

Extreme sales pressure. Micromanagement at its worst. "Bonuses" are a joke. In addition to sales goals, Gallup goals are hard to attain while trying to hit sales goals. Salary is lowest among large banks. Next to impossible to advance beyond FSS. CBM likes to recruit from Wells Fargo rather than hire internally. Skeleton staffing means branches are always short handed. Call center employees continually tell customers to "come to the branch" and that we can do things that cannot be done. It is frustrating for employee and customer. I could go on and on...