Do you think there will be Bank of New York Mellon layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Don’t you feel electrified by this message of Robin love? Is anyone really going to come out of this totally refreshed and ready? Do tell please. I for one, don’t see any rest or recharge. I am going to be handholding offshore and dealing with... — read more 

These a--holes have the audacity to force people to wfh full time and are now asking if you will relocate so when you say no they can fire you

A colleague was just let go, one week before Christmas. We fall under the Enterprise Onboarding Platform. My team is already short staffed and will now be spread even thinner. SHAME ON YOU, BRAD OCKENE, DANA PARKS, AND ALL MANAGEMENT UNDER THEM WHO... — read more 

To all the managers that are giving bogus reviews and letting people go before Christmas, rest well... You could be next! Your job can be moved offshore at any time too. Keep drinking the Kool-aid they are serving. They are NOT for the employees. ... — read more 

Everyone knows they are making up bogus performance reviews and attempting to fire people with little to no severance based on said bogus reviews. I no longer work there but still in close contact with many. I was told by legal counsel the made up... — read more 

Alan F is exiting BNY,he’s been with the firm for 18 years,when veterans leave it is always a bad signal..I sense something big is in store for 2026!

I numbly smiled through my meeting. Mixed bag of ratings from eh to excellent so I guess that means average. I knew they would have to find something in this climate. Curious if same for any others?

Ah yes, the latest RTO decree—marketed as “structure,” experienced as punishment with better lighting. It’s the corporate equivalent of saying “We care deeply about your well-being” while handing you a cage and a feathered costume. Associates now... — read more 

Structure w/out trust just feels like punishment. The people you are chasing will still hide, just now from a desk. The rest of us lose flexibility that actually helped us deliver. Thats why this feels like optics- not strategy.

Each state should have this dept to file disputes against this place for discrimination. Everyone being fired for random things needs to file and you only have a certain period of time to do so. This place has become so toxic and to dig up reasons to... — read more 

Long standing BNY employee here with unvested RSUs maturing over 4 years running into $200K. Now concerned that my time is up. Is there any truth to the rumor that they are canceling RSUs if you are fired?

Anyone know what caused the fire in the Pittsburgh office?

I am being laid off as a direct result of the company’s return-to-office policy. I do not live near an office and relocating without financial support is not feasible. Despite being a top performer, there has been no acknowledgment, appreciation, or... — read more 

Chatter about a big announcement. Anyone got any deets?

Client contacts me early this morning wondering what happened. He was told I left. He walked away from the conversation with the impression my departure was voluntary. Now he's pi---d he was mislead. Smh.

I haven't been here long, but the company's public image seems to have taken a real hit lately. I'm starting to worry that having this on my resume might not be helping my applications. Maybe it's just my nerves, but the thought's definitely crossed... — read more 

So myself, along with a few others I know were let go earlier this week. We were told it was because we were being ranked “below expectations” even though NONE of us ever had a bad rating in the 10+ years we all worked there and after our Mid-Year... — read more 

Watch the link below titled "Why Companies Are LYING About Mass Layoffs": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEA7vQKJ8aQ

I don’t think it’s legally allowed, but checking just in case.

I was given RSUs a few weeks ago. Does that mean I won’t get a cash bonus during my January compensation conversation? What are the bonuses typically for US developers? Senior associates, vp, and senior vp levels.

When looking for a job, let the technology work for you. Set up job alerts on LinkedIn. When you see a job, post immediately because sometimes postings get pulled quickly. Bring your laptop with you to the office. Take a lunch and use that time to... — read more 

Just out curiosity how many locations where treated to a holiday party?? As mine didn’t have one yet? Savings or just more deterrents to not stick around!!??

If Robin and his fellow board of ejector directors ruin BNY and run it into the ground, are pensions guaranteed and safe to those who were lucky enough to earn them? What about any medical benefits, 401K or money we paid into? Obviously BNY stock... — read more 

Some really big and jaw-dropping clients have now left BNY. The end is imminent (unless there is a merger, but even that is a short-term fix that will still be bad for employees). Offshoring to India is rampant and widespread. The goal is to make... — read more 

For the last 6 months, I've seen so many people getting fired and all very senior management too. Like just boss is not fired. 3 people above them got fired. And the whole team is now getting renamed and all that. The new people even don't know the... — read more 

For the last 6 months, I've seen so many people getting fired and all very senior management too. Like just boss is not fired. 3 people above them got fired. And the whole team is now getting renamed and all that. The new people even don't know the... — read more 

How many of you found jobs after BNY? How long did it take? What roles?

The start to this townhall really represents how things are in TS ( Global Payments and Trade). It’s a mess. How many executives does it take to operate a slide deck and Webex? Apparently at least four. Love how she actually said that our company... — read more 

Is it just me, or is the management intentionally going out of their way to make everything harder for us? It's like they think adding more unnecessary layers to further complicate things is the best thing since sliced bread. What the he-l is... — read more 

I was employed with Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) for approximately 26 years. Throughout my tenure, I remained in good standing with the company and maintained a consistent performance history.. During the first nine months of this year, I reported... — read more 

What a joke. An hour of how great Eliza is. Just come out and tell us that within a few years, we will all be without a job because your precious AI bot will be doing it all. Hey RV, I think your girl Eliza left a little something on your chin... — read more 

A physical employment of Eliza in android form? A keynote read to us by an AI voice circa 2010? A parade of newly appointed MDs patting themselves on the back? A fourth pillar focused on Being More for our Overlords?

Anyone else recently laid off get that email today? I already logged in to Fidelity and accepted the RSU's before they change their mind.

It seems that hope for next year is scarce. Looking at the chatter around 2026, optimism seems nonexistent. Most people don't expect any improvements, on the contrary. No wonder morale has never been lower.

What do developers typically get in yearly increase? What about bonus? I joined as a senior associated in February (US, not NYC). I've heard people say it's $1000. Some say it's 5-15% of your yearly salary. What have other developers had in salary... — read more 

Don’t be. Or at least, don’t take them to heart. They aren’t genuine assessments. They’re just a convenient cover for cuts and reorgs. A bad review might increase the odds of being let go, but it says nothing about your real performance, and... — read more 

Everyone needs to call out or walk off at the same time. Leg them eat the actions of their behavior to staff

Someone I know discovered they were out only because their credentials stopped working mid-morning. No conversation, no thank you, not even a quick call. I never heard of something like this happening before. He has no reason to lie to me, though... — read more