Disclaimer - yes, I know it's toxic but when that severance pay dries up and unemployment ends you don't say no.
Does anyone know if when you apply to a role at WF if HR or the new hiring manager actually contacts your old manager? I have no negatives in my records but just curious if anyone knows if this is regular practice.
New manager at wells contacting former manager at wells? Most definitely.
Whether your prior manager is contacted depends on the hiring manager. If so, expect everything will be shared.
But both the recruiter and the hiring manager can see your prior performance ratings.
Your reviews will be considered, obviously.
"Thank you sir, may I have another ?". Classic Kevin Bacon line from Animal House.
@OP has Stockholm Syndrome.