Capital One

The TDP program is great for straight-out-of-college hires.

Use a modern tech stack with modern processes.

Generally, the people and environment in the office are pretty nice, but this can vary based on where you end up. Some teams and leaders are toxic or just plain bad at leadership.

• Culture has shifted to start imitating Amazon more and more in all the wrong ways: less benefits, less money spent on employees, tighter deadlines, and regular layoff cycles.

• If you aren't a manager or a recent grad, avoid this place. TDPs get preferential treatment and will likely get paid more than you, even if you are in a more senior position.

• Started as remote optional, then 50% of the days in office, now 3 days in the office minimum. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes 5 days mandatory soon.

• If you are not self-motivated, this environment is not for you. They don't hold your hand at all, and this will prevent you from promotions.

• Promotions are rare, even for good performers.