Management and C-suite need to change - Customer Service Manager Far Bank Employee Review

2.0
26 Jun 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Company discounts on products is great.

Cons

Due to the nature of the industry, compensation tends to be lower than average for similar roles elsewhere. Working here is more of a lifestyle choice. Unless you're in Sales, Marketing, or R&D—where high-end trips and photo ops are part of the package—you're likely to face low wages, limited advancement, and mandatory overtime, particularly in customer service and production roles. There’s a growing sense of branding fatigue. The company repeatedly showcases the same image/person—aimed at a young, bearded, hipster demographic—while forgetting its core customer base: older anglers who can actually afford premium gear. Culturally, the company can feel very cliquey. Office staff often overlook production employees, and too many departments fall under the Marketing VP’s control. Leadership lacks diversity and still operates like an old boys’ club. It’s no surprise that female employees rarely stick around for long.

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Far Bank Response
9mo
Thank you for providing feedback regarding your experience. We do take pride in our people and our products and are honored to be a part of such a unique industry. Our Leadership Team is listening very closely to our employees and our customers and we continue to learn each day how to improve. We regularly review our competitive compensation package that includes wages, benefits, perks and employee discounts, and your feedback is helpful. Thank you again and we wish you all the best.

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5.0
25 Jun 2025
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Pros

the work is rewarding - making exceptional products for fly-fishing in a casual environment.

Cons

multiple locations in the PNW could be more connected.

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Far Bank Response
9mo
Thank you for your feedback - we are glad your experience with Far Bank has been meaningful. It can be a challenge at times to stay connected with multiple locations in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon and we are working on creating stronger connections within these teams. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts!
3.0
8 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people to work with, great discounts on fishing produxts

Cons

Management at the time was not great, and should listen more to the folks that make Far Bank great

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Far Bank Response
9mo
Thank you for providing feedback regarding your experience. We do take pride in our people and our products and realize there is always the opportunity to improve. We are investing in both and are excited to see the results of our efforts. Thank you again and we wish you all the best.
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