Vantaggi
Washington Federal does offer a steady paycheck and room to move around within the company. The break room is stocked with soups and crackers and fruits and beverages at no cost to the employee.
Svantaggi
The steady paycheck is mediocre at best and initially employees were told it was because the company contributes heavily to your retirement. But the retirement contribution was scaled back about 80% and the pay remains the same. And yes, there is definitely room to move around but not up. If you advance your position from within the company, your pay will remain the same. If you quit and get hired on again with the advancement, then you salary will increase. The software used is from the 1980's although it has been upgraded periodically. This severe lag in technology has left many customers frustrated and ultimately they take their business elsewhere. Turnover is high in all areas.