Micromanagement, constantly changing goalposts, and absurd expectations - Senior Customer Success Specialist Wells Fargo Employee Review

2.0
28 Apr 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Decent benefits and 401k. Good job for those that lack a college degree but have customer service experience. My advice to those of you in this situation - Get in and get out ASAP. Do not get stuck in customer service. Its a call center still despite all the perks they tell you about in the beginning.

Cons

No upward mobility. Extremely stressful and always expected to do more. Managers grade you on a curve so if your not in the top 10 percent of calls and successfully opened accounts you get put on "performance plans". *** If customers accounts get declined for failing credit check, it counts against you. Expectations doubled during the pandemic after sending everyone to WFH. Instead of one account successfully opened per day, we were expected to have two. If you take four customers all the way from step 1 to credit check and 3 fail credit check, you are only recognized for completing the 1 account that passed. So the other 3 accounts you spent several hours on, only to get declined? Tough luck, you do not receive any credit for those. The expectation is you better get one approved before end of day. Terrible managers that always push numbers. Nothing has changed since the fake account scandals except for lip service. Unless you are a senior employee, you will struggle to get PTO approved. In 2021 it took up until late summer to get any time off for 95% of the staff. There were multiple cases of PTO being rescinded the week of after previously being approved. They did away with bonuses at the end of 2021 (due to the previous scandals). The pay was bumped up BUT the expectations increased two fold within weeks of the pay increase. Call Center Environment. In the interview they will tell you "Its not really a call center" for "reasons". Spoiler Alert. - it is certainly a call center. Metrics Metrics Metrics. Prepare to explain why you had to use the restroom outside of the two allotted 15 minute breaks. There are some good people here but they typically do not last very long. It is a soul crushing job and they (management) will slowly break your will. Rules and procedures change constantly. Took PTO and missed one of the 18 updates while you are out? Better read it in the 10 minutes you have before shift starts or you risk a critical QA error. Constant supervision and Micromanaging - Not an exaggeration to say they have a TL or Manager checking over everything you do. One checks your email folders, one checks your Excel spreadsheets even though its only used to help you stay organized, one checks to see if you sent out DocuSign requests on time, etc. When you do make a mistake (and you will) be prepared to be put on blast. They love to CC every single manager and senior leaders that you will never speak to, just to make a point. It can be over the silliest and easiest mistake to fix as well. It's incredible how tone deaf management is here, it feels like they actively seek out ways to destroy morale.

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5.0
7 May 2026
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Pros

Great company to build experience and grow professionally. The benefits and PTO were excellent, and there were many opportunities for career development and internal growth. I learned a lot during my time there, especially in operations, customer service, and working in a fast-paced environment. Management was supportive and often acted more like career coaches, encouraging employees to develop new skills and move forward in their careers. I also built strong friendships and professional connections that I still value today.

Cons

The role could be demanding because Operations Managers often had responsibilities across multiple areas of the branch. At times, it felt like being the bridge between upper management, bankers, tellers, and customers all at once. In addition to management responsibilities, I was also expected to assist on the teller line, maintain a cash drawer, and help resolve escalated customer concerns. The workload could occasionally feel heavy for one person, especially in busy branches.

4.0
1 Dec 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits (but cost creeping up and coverage creeping down each year), Good Morale Both Management and Coworkers, and Honestly a Great Company.

Cons

Cross Selling is the only focus now, firing employees who are great at their job in every area that should matter but if the cross selling results are not meeting the ever ridiculous quota (which continues to rise) than you may not have a job next month. Expectation for customers to say yes to cross selling, leaving you with no real control of your job security. Stress!

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