I find my attitude toward others is off the radar lately. Im beyond sick of the same bs day in and day out. No accountability, the expectation that I should do your work for you, watching slackers get promoted while good staff are targeted and... — read more
Salary expectations for Associate
Hi all, I’m graduating college class of 2026. What is the expected salary for an out of college hire for an associate role in NY and NJ. Is there a bonus? Thanks
I like it here!
I don't get it. I like it here! It's a friendly group of people I work with, and good benefits.
2800 more to be offboarded by EOY
Unless they are stopped, they will continue to force low ratings, terminations, removed merit amongst other things. They plan alot more cuts in 2026 and think they will be AI leaders in the industry when we have to work off systems over 30 years old... — read more
BNY MANAGERS / EMPLOYEES COMMENTING ABOUT FORCED PERFORMANCE RANKINGS, ALTERED REVIEWS, & FAKE RATINGS/REVIEWS
BNY MANAGERS / EMPLOYEES COMMENTING ABOUT FORCED PERFORMANCE RANKINGS, ALTERED REVIEWS, & FAKE RATINGS/REVIEWS Here is a link that can be shared to: Lawyers Government agencies Politicians Media Social Media In addition to sending this... — read more
Company culture - refuse to be silenced
See this link. Details in comments https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7427118095061819392-rD0R?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAdeT6sBq6HR8cmvn-Ypy8_0uJhVxf9JjF4
Layoff Issues
Clearly a lot of us are unhappy or concerned with the way BNY has conducted layoffs or forced departures. Several folks have already contacted and spoke with Financial Times/Ignites reporter Sabrina Kharrazi (Sabrina.Kharrazi@ft.com). Sabrina... — read more
Shutting down Uniondale NY
Uniondale office has been used since early 1990s. Leased space trimmed down year after year to what is only one floor now. “Rumor” says entire location closing 9/1 with notice to be given 6/1. Take the Long Island railroad commute to NYC or resign... — read more
let's start giving - really?
what an irony ! "it's a choice we're making let's start giving" to start the townhall with this song and words. nothing but greed, let's get pay increases with double numbers % in the top.
Remote work
How flexible/hard honestly would it be to ask for 2 days in office vs 4. LM site.. the drive on I4 is getting brutal.
Checkout the new CNBC video about Eliza
the reporter asked Eliza which bank has the best AI technology and Eliza answered JPM and GS. oops lmaooooo
Artisan Layoff Tactics: Commonly Designed and Approved for Maximum Tax Benefits
Because Why Follow the Spirit of the Law When You Can Obey the Letter and Still Do Whatever You Want? Below are additional methods — the ones HR whispers about, Legal pretends not to know about, and executives call “innovative workforce... — read more
Dec 25 Layoffs
Anyone impacted by Dec 2025 layoffs still waiting to hear from HR? This is getting ridiculous at this point. No official notice if layoff (just the verbal convo with manager) - no severance notice, no box for laptop.
Manager Guidance for Strategic Realignment Discussions
Following are brief recommendations on how Managers may approach Strategic Realignment discussions with associates: Opening Remarks (Smile, but not too much) “Thank you all for joining today’s discussion about our exciting next phase.” “This... — read more
Goal setting?
Approaching mid Q1, and not a word about goal setting. Makes it very convenient to give bad ratings when you wait till a month before mid year reviews to set the unreasonable goals. Better yet, don’t even bother. Manager “expectations” are better... — read more
CEO elections
why cant we elect our C suite like we elect government officials lol Let's make american companies great again!
I have the biggest idgaf attitude
Not entertaining sh-t anymore and not doing anythjng extra. As someone forced wfh, im not reaping the benefits of any hard work and have watched peers who have no competent cell in their brain get promoted. Now idgaf and will do bare minimum. Staff... — read more
Are you comfortable calling out for mental health reasons at work?
I just can't get myself to do it even when I know I desperately need it.
Eliza jacket
Nothing enrages me more than those mo-rons wearing the Eliza jacket. You’d have to be a new level of 1diot
Understanding The WARN Act: A Survival Guide for Corporations Who’d Rather Not Warn Anyone
How large corporations (purely hypothetically, of course…) elegantly sidestep WARN Act Requirements with the grace of a tax‑optimized ballerina. Dear Valued Human Capital Unit, As part of our ongoing commitment to Transparency™, Integrity™... — read more
Visa sponsorships
I just don’t see why I should be supportive of a foreigner taking the place of an American candidate that is equally or more qualified, speaks the language, and won’t result in brain drain after a few years. These entitled early career applicants are... — read more
Leading Through Transformation: A Painfully Accurate Town Hall Parody
CEO: Good afternoon, Team. I want to thank the 11 of you who were able to join this mandatory town hall on such short notice. We scheduled this meeting early and during your daily commute time so you would be more productive and there would be... — read more
A lesson learned the hard way
I thought moving to a giant like BNY would accelerate my career. Instead, it's stalled it. The regret is so deep I'm actively trying to reverse course after just 18 months. The supposed "prestige" and extra cash mean nothing when you're miserable... — read more
How Layoffs Increase a Company’s State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Tax Rate
Many are wondering why the company layoffs are being done incrementally and not all at once or in large batch mode. The answer lies in the incentives the bank receives to operate this way. Let me explain. What Is SUI? State Unemployment... — read more
The slow bleed strategy
Most of the layoffs are not in the big rounds, but are happening in small, quiet batches. Combine that with demotions and people quitting, and we've lost so many without any fanfare. The total number of people gone has to be massive. It's a coward's... — read more
College student question salary question
hi all, im a college student applying to BNY. bny doesn’t list it. what is the intern salary pro rated, and rotational analyst salary prorated thanx
"Job eliminated" in 2024, and NOW they want my laptop
My position was eliminated 4th quarter 2024. I did get the 401K match and whatever that fancy word they call severance now, but no bonus, which apparently I could have fought for, but didn't. I was WFH because my location no longer had an office. ... — read more
This feels like a customer service job
i walk in, log into MS Teams, and talk to people who are halfway across the world. i don’t even know what they look like, and most of them are contractors
About to be hired. Do we get a bonus
Do associate levels get bonus? How about senior associate? Finance
Bridget was bad and the new one is horrible
She doesnt know anything!
Let's Go!
Like the song by Calvin Harris ft. Ne-Yo - "Let's Go" Please see these 4 posts and quotes from other threads. From the Washington Post (April 2, 2023): “Feel free to spill the beans, ex-employees. Your former boss can’t stop... — read more
From the NLRB about "Social media"
https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/the-law/employees/social-media-0 From the NLRB about "Social media" "Whether or not you are represented by a union, federal law gives you the right to join together with coworkers to improve your... — read more
From the NLRB about "Concerted Activity"
https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/the-law/employees/concerted-activity-0#:~:text=Your%20employer%20cannot%20discharge%2C%20discipline%2C,activity.%20However%2C%20you%20can%20lose From the NLRB about "Concerted Activity" "You have... — read more
From the NLRB (Feb 21, 23): "Board Rules that Employers May Not Offer Severance Agreements Requiring Employees to Broadly Waive Labor Law Rights
https://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-story/board-rules-that-employers-may-not-offer-severance-agreements-requiring From the NLRB (Feb 21, 2023): "Board Rules that Employers May Not Offer Severance Agreements Requiring Employees to Broadly Waive... — read more
From the Washington Post (April 2, 2023): “Feel free to spill the beans, ex-employees. Your former boss can’t stop you.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/02/nlrb-ruling-nondisparagement-agreements/ From The Washington Post (April 2, 2023): “Feel free to spill the beans, ex-employees. Your former boss can’t stop you.” By Jennifer Rubin "... Now, most... — read more
March 2026 Layoff rumor
Does it have any legs? Also heard that they are looking for volunteers. Bit confused. If I express interest, then I am exposing my intent to the management which can easily put me in a PIP or find other reasons and kick me out. If I keep quiet also... — read more
If it’s so bad, why haven’t we lost that many clients yet?
It absolutely IS bad, no doubt about it. Every year things have gotten worse and worse. But from a numbers standpoint, have we lost any major clients or even mid sized clients? Or are we just doing well since the market is up and most of our fees... — read more
Learning to care a little less
I spent most of my career going all in, staying late, fixing things no one asked me to fix. Lately I’m realizing the extra effort rarely changes outcomes or benefits me all that much, it just burns me out faster. I’m trying to do what’s required, not... — read more