Pros
If you're looking for a job that is flexible in hours, it's a great opportunity. Shifts can be long though, and if you're new you'll be stuck working all the weekends. There are opportunities to grow with the company, but they are competitive. For every PBA position, there are 20 CEAs gunning for it, Overall, the benefits were good. Dental, Prescription, and Vision were 80% covered. Employer will match your retirement contributions, in addition to matching your 'future savings builder'. Unlimited sick days, however, you will be judged if you take too many, plus HR can get involved if your manager feels like you're abusing this. Christmas bonuses were generous, usually half of your monthly income is rewarded.
Cons
Being a teller might seem easy, however, it's a complicated job. The system is hard to learn, it's a fast-paced environment, and they won't have enough staff to properly train you. Therefore, onboarding is very overwhelming and most people quit before they finish. Once you get the hang of it (roughly 6 months) you might find the job enjoyable if you like routine; however, I found the job to be incredibly tedious and under-stimulating. I felt like wasted potential in the job. Although I am a young and athletic individual, I found standing in the same spot for 40 hr a week to be difficult. You might want to keep this in mind if you are older, or have previous health issues that could make standing harder. The nature of the job exposes you to high crime, especially if you are working downtown or in a sketchy neighbourhood like I was. I got pretty used to bank robberies, homeless people camped out overnight in our ATM vestibules, late-night hours dealing with customers who are high. It's not uncommon for a high customer to come in and be violent when you tell them their government money hasn't come in yet. Plus, there is a lot of sexual harassment from customers, which surprised me when I first started. Back in the day, "you used to go to the bank to find a wife" so I've been told. Therefore, a lot of old men think it's acceptable to make sexual comments on your body and appearance. I found this very disturbing, and when I brought it up to management, I was told "oh he's just teasing" which was frustrating. Getting yelled at is a daily occurrence, so you need tough skin for the position. Pay isn't very competitive, you'll start at $18/hour which is about $32,000 a year for full-time work. Overall, if you're willing to overlook the cons of the job it is a good opportunity to advance your career. Whether you choose to fight for one of the PBA spots, or use TD on your resume to apply to other positions, it's a good starting point for your career in finance. Personally, I wouldn't recommend this job to a friend, unless they were a University student who was looking for part-time work until they graduate, and wanted a future career in finance. Otherwise, it's not worth your time and tears.