Washington Mutual Reviews

I have been working at Washington Mutual

Pros – potential growth opportunity and compassionate workers. work and life balance are great. management cares for you and will be there.

Cons – sometmes there are too much politics in play and management don't provide expertise. driven and eager to meet bench goals.

Advice to Senior Management – continue the work life balance and talent programs that allow people to excel at their position and train people better.

I worked at Washington Mutual

Pros – There were plenty of opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally, the culture was outstanding, the employees were treated with respect and were appreciated.

Cons – Salary is always going to be an issue. Promotional opportunities were plentiful but the salary increases for internal employees were limited.

Advice to Senior Management – Challenge overall company initiatives to get a full understanding of the benefits not just for the company but for the employees as well.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Washington Mutual

Pros – Good upward mobility, above average compensation, professional yet fun environment. Washington Mutual was a company that respected and rewarded the work of its employees.

Cons – Emphasis on diversity sometimes seemed to trump professional qualifications. The company was a bit to political polar for my taste. And it was apparently too appetizing for Jamie Dimon.

Advice to Senior Management – Don't trust the Federal Reserve, Treasury Department, FDIC, or Office of Thrift Supervision. This was a good company and a lot of good people lost their shirts. Obviously, some closed-door meetings and palm greasing led to the fire sale for pennies on the dollar.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Washington Mutual

Pros – rewarded for hard work, ability to promote within the company

Cons – they went out of business

Advice to Senior Management – should have focused more on the branches instead of home loans

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Washington Mutual

Pros – Easy to work with company with good management and a solid corporate environment that like to have fun

Cons – Now they are out of business

I worked at Washington Mutual

Pros – Quality enthusistic, engaged and hard working team.

Cons – Commuting into the city was difficult for me

I worked at Washington Mutual

Pros – Many opportunities for women to advance

Cons – No longer in existence due to bank closure

Advice to Senior Management – communicate

I worked at Washington Mutual

Pros – Loved working for WaMu. It was when the company was bought and sold for peanuts that it hurt. The company was good and treated the employees well.

Cons – Sub-prime mortgages were the pitfall. The company had a strong consumer banking divison; the mortgage division was extremely challenging. Toward the end (during the financial meltdown of 2008), the company was in a frenzy.

Advice to Senior Management – Remember to keep the work/life balance and if you are miserable in your job, it will show and you will be gone.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Washington Mutual

Pros – Autonomy to get things done.

Cons – Company closed by FDIC and purchased by JPMC.

I have been working at Washington Mutual

Pros – people were very nice where i worked

Cons – schedule was very flexible when needed

Advice to Senior Management – listen to the problems people may have when dealing with customers