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      Headless Chickens! - Systems Engineer FHLBank Chicago Employee Review

      1.0
      May 13, 2022
      Systems engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Office is nice - free fruit and grain bars

      Cons

      Engineering is just a mess - no leadership everything is last minute and nothing gets done - pulled all over the place - super stressful and no sense of purpose or value to the job. The last 6 months have been a living hell for me and many. Bunch of long term contractors quit for better jobs (not hard!!) - now we're all picking up even more slack. Gets worse by the day. Avoid this place like the plague - oh but you can learn all about racism though (borderline accusing you of it for merely existing) - we may not get any work done but we do tick the DEI boxes. Thankful for the Glassdoor & LinkedIn jobs section! can all see how underpaid we are and how easy it is to get another job - as most people are doing if they are even remotely good - what's left behind isn't quality.

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      FHLBank Chicago Response
      4y
      We know there are last-minute requests and changing priorities as we navigate how to best deliver successful organizational changes. We are undergoing prioritization sessions and engaging in employee listening opportunities to better address the needs of our valued staff. While our business has important priorities to be met, we do not want any of our employees to experience overwhelming stress and hardship. FHLBank Chicago encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to speak to their manager or HR business partner for support.

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      5.0
      Feb 20, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I enjoy my job, work with wonderful people, and feel valued at work. The office is nice. Happy with the benefits and events at work.

      Cons

      My experience has differed from many recent negative reviews - the company is pretty siloed, and culture seems to vary significantly across departments. I agree with the previous reviews about HR being hostile.

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      FHLBank Chicago Response
      3mo
      We are proud to provide a collaborative and supportive workplace for employees. Our competitive benefits, ample learning opportunities, and inclusive culture ensure employees feel valued in their roles. We recognize that consistency across departments is important and continue to focus on strengthening collaboration and alignment across the organization. We always encourage employees to share their perspectives through our internal channels for any concerns they have so we can continue to evolve our ways of working with each other and in support of our mission.
      3.0
      May 28, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits are great and affordable. Remote day options given.

      Cons

      Management is shifting, priorities are no longer investing in communities. Layoffs are targeted and not about the bottom line.

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