bonuses used to be really good, tuition reimbursement used to be really good, but no longer - Senior Underwriter Discover Employee Review

1.0
Feb 6, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

if you are starting out, then it would probably be good, but not for growth long term

Cons

The Discover personal loans department is new in the last couple of years, and it seems like measurements are dependent on high/low probability of luck. An UW needs to offer loans to a number of people, and try to finalize the loan to get credit for their work. Seems like there is a lot of pressure to offer loans to persons with high to very high debt to income ratios, or other characteristics that contribute to a greater likelihood for defaulting on a loan. Therefore, it can be very hard to feel good about the work you are doing.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The best company I have ever worked for.

Cons

No cons for me besides the merger

5.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are still great employees working at Discover despite looming layoffs due to Capital One acquisition.

Cons

Morale is at an all-time low, integration with Capital One has caused significant anxiety and confusion.

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