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Once a great company, now sub-par

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Discover Financial for less than 1 year
March 1, 2023
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Free parking. Great 401K match.

Cons

The company has revoked flexible work arrangements for Chicago-based employees. Promotions have been stopped. Instead, promotions are listed as new openings that an employee must post for. So much for rewarding outstanding work.

Why work for a company whose vacation policy, remote work policy, pay scale, promotion system, and bonus incentives are standard or subpar to other area companies? There are over 12 openings in my department that continue to go unfilled. More with less is the mantra here.

If you'd like to work more hours for less pay without any chance of being recognized and promoted for your work, this is the spot for you.

Advice to Management

You’re not a FinTech. Just stating it doesn’t make it so.

You’re living on your past reputation of people staying because of the culture. That’s no longer the case.

There is no advice for management as they can’t get past their hubris. They’re living in the past and refuse to accept that their way of working is no longer relevant and has evolved.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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