Toxic middle managers and incentive structures - Manager, Software Development Capital One Employee Review

2.0
Apr 12, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Didn't have to work more than 10-15 hours a week to not get fired. Expectations are on the floor for individual performance. If you pay attention you can pick up a lot of case studies on how not to build software.

Cons

Looking back, Capital One was basically a waste of time for me. The performance management system brings out the worst in everyone and the Director-VP levels are filled with politicians, not technologists. Join capital one to chill and focus on other aspects of your life, not learn or earn the big bucks.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Good opportunity and good career development

Cons

Pay is not competitive in the current market

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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