Toxic work environment with racism and worst management culture in the IT industry - Senior Software Engineer Capital One Employee Review

1.0
Aug 23, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

-Location and a sprawling campus - Occasional events and parties - Latest technology setup - Training's - Good 401 K

Cons

- There is a lot of diversity in the company but there are some really bad racist managers who pass comments, exploit and treat their employees horribly. It seems it is an acceptable behavior within the company as these people have been with company for 10-20 years in some cases. It leads to low morale, depression and can turn your life into hell. - Hyper aggressive work environment and bullying by these managers that is never heard of anywhere in the IT or the banking industry. - Brutal review process where managers have to fight each other and the one who beats up others in this fight gets a good review about their employee. Doesn't matter how hard you worked or what ever great thing you achieved, it all boils down to the teams you work with, how well your manager can fight them during the review process and the political equations. - Politically charged environment where teams gang up against other teams or person. - Age based discrimination. - Medical insurance is not up-to the mark and you pay lot of money out of pocket during visits. Dental insurance is worse.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Good work life balance. Great benefits (dental, medical, other perks). Very tech forward for a financial institution

Cons

Culture could be better. For example, there could be a better effort to foster camaraderie outside of work hours

1.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Environment was good, food was decent, free food at my location (dont know if it was allowed but it was good)

Cons

The rittenhouse location is managed by a tyrant, he is an incredibly toxic man and upper management make it the most unbearable place to work. Andy will ask you to come in on days you're not scheduled, and then hold it over your head if you don't. Talks about employees behind their backs constantly. No respect enforced employees talked about each other all the time and there was even name calling in meetings, management did nothing. Worst place I've ever worked in my life frankly and affected my mental health in the worst way. Glad to be out out of there. The place itself has potential but the management at the Rittenhouse branch and above them is absolutely terrible in every regard.

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