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I can't stress enough how bad this company is to beginning with. This has so many red flags all over and I honestly regret applying to this job. This place will make it seem that the mission is important versus when you head out to the office it's a whole different environment of what they train you. You are left on your own. Management doesn't seem to care about you don't even dare to say no or I'm not sure how to do it. They will twist your words and make it seem that you're not a team player or don't know how to do your job.

When you express that there are issues of communication or anything else forget it even hr won't help. But mind you when you are trained you are told something else.

This company is never on the same page each branch is run differently which is kind of odd since shouldnt we be doing the same job?

They only care is about growing and don't fall for the you can grow in this company and oh everyone knows how many ppl quit and joke about it. This should be the biggest flag there is.

So many people due to training, Management and the environment itself. You are on your own and if the members don't pay get ready to hear it from your managers. The big bosses were the og from 08 and have that mentally still of the past and everyone else who worked before technology became a thing in the company so they expect you to get it all.

My experience there was something I don't want anyone to experience at all. I regret leaving my Job for this which this place wasn't even worth it.

If you want to work past your hours and liked being overwhelmed then this place is for you. Some enjoy it but this place with break you mentally before you even know it. Newer people see it once they enter the office 



Grameen has a very backwards approach to almost everything except  
collecting their money, and growing their portfolio. Most employers offer training before you start the job. With Grameen  your training comes a minimum of three months after you already started and pretty much figured it out. Yet you are in a constant state of pressure to do it (the job) accurately from day one. The Branch manager I worked under was a real piece of work! Didn't know her job at all, or mine and was constantly lying (to the employees and about them). She would dominate the group meetings with a never ending discussion about her personal life, and claimed achievements (?)  the members often complained about. In addition to her ongoing inappropriate behavior ( being disrespectful to the members and staff ) , she made working their a nightmare. She created a very hostile enviornment , by her divisive , and unethical tactics bringing personal friends in the office talk (aloud) about hiring them and getting rid or current staff. Having members and staff moving her car from one side of street to avoid parking tickets (daily). Running personal errands. the list goes on. Such a shame! I like 5 other people within a 3 year period resigned ... Could have been great!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping Woman of Color with economic finance to start/extend support for entrepreneurial development.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Offering this opportunity to more Women that really could benefit this financial support.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Busy with strategizing  and mapping locations to maximize the best possible target areas for program.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Extremely busy assuring team was best prepared and able to troubleshoot throughout challenges as a financial company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Remote work opportunity, convenient 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The micromanagement of the HR Director - disorganized, unprofessional and unfairly gives her favorite people the best treatment. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very disorganized - all over the place, everything is a 5 alarm fire.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Checking emails, responsible to interact with subordinates yet when objective data was given for performance deficiencies was ignored.

I would be in the community looking for proper candidates to give small business loans to, to help them grow their businesses. I learned how to interact with people on all levels. The greatest difficulty I faced was people always thinking it was a scam because grameen america is a fairly new non-profit organization here in California. The highlight of this job was being able to help others obtain a business loan to help them invest more into their business, so that they can continue growing. Seeing their smiles was a great feeling, knowing I was able to help with that.

This place is a joke although reliable paycheck. Pay is too low always trying to clean up shift before yours’ mess. Not enough people to complete the work the company wants done. 6days a week. Union doesnt do enough to make mandatory monthly dues worth it and cannot opt out. Feel like I’ve sold my soul for a paycheck to pay my bills

Everyday I would go to work with a smile on my face. You don't have someone always at every moment demanding something of you. The management is excellent. I loved the flexibility of the job! The worst part of the job I would say is having to deal with those that do not pay their payment for that week or are late to the meetings.

Grameen America is an excellent micro finance institution dedicated to bringing the poor out of poverty. After years of success overseas Dr. Yunus brought Grameen to the US, but there has been a few growing pains applying their model here. Overall the staff is very dedicated and knowing that you are working to make a real difference in the lives of others is worthwhile.

Working here was always interesting everyday was a different learning experience witch I always enjoyed. From learning accounting , imputing new information of the client everyday making sure payments were always on time and setting up appointments and  giving presentations of how the loans work.

Unfortunately the program is flawed and money is wasted on senior staff. No collaboration with NY HQ and local offices except for Senior staff traveling and wasting large sums of money. The head of the local offices has no idea how to run a business in the USA.

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Community health worker 8 salaries reported	$20.33 per hour
Launch manager 5 salaries reported	$69,200 per year

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