We keep hearing about improvements, but day to day the work doesn't seem to get any easier. Layoff worries keep hanging over everyone, and when you combine that with the disappointing pay increases and increasingly toxic culture, it's hard to stay motivated. I can see why most people are looking to leave.
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@1jr that is where you are wrong. Just because someone is being “dramatic” doesn’t mean that they don’t appreciate or see the good they have. I am very blessed with my job, my life, my family which is why the fear of loosing it or being treated like a less valued employee because I’m remote. So, respectfully, F Off and open your dang mind to the fact just because someone is upset, doesn’t mean they are worthy of whatever the F you just sent my way.
@1jr Tolerating abuse does not fix the root cause of the situation. Fixing the abuse and eliminating it entirely is called fixing the root cause.
Finding joy in being abused is some serious mental illness type stuff. You may want to consider counseling if you think employee abuse is at all justified.
@1j - It’s exhausting to exist in a job market that makes things so miserable, no one owes the extra work of performing fake happiness so you can pretend everything is fine.
@1c1 then maybe figure out how to enjoy what you have and make the best of it. Maybe the grass isn’t greener and there is happiness to be found. But gosh it’s just exhausting to know so many are this miserable and just stay, and make everyone else miserable too
@vw curious, have you been in the job market lately? I have been seriously looking for the past two months and have submitted over 70 applications and have had 1 interview. I am remote in a rural area and have been at USB for 14 years with no actual concern for my job security until last Dec when they officially f’d over salaries. So, yeah, I am going to be ‘dramatic‘. Sounds like you have it all figured out though, so what do I know.
Here’s an idea: just leave. No one actually cares. Some people (too many around here) will never be happy so please just go cause you’re ruining it for some of us who just want to find the joy. I come here once in awhile to see what’s going on around the bank and this is all just depressing because there are so many people miserable and not willing to just change their own situation. Stop trying to take us all down and keep us all miserable. It’s exhausting.
@b3 As recently as 2013 they more or less only gave an "out" to those of us who live out of footprint. Not sure when that demand went away though.
@ar ahhh I’m sensing the tension of a fellow remote employee. I’m tired of working against my nature to go above and beyond.
No raise coming my way and constant fear of layoffs? Yeah….
You’re not alone.
@aw you used to beed a USB checking account to get direct deposit.
Then they got sued and had to stop that.
@ah a Porsche or Ferrari that none of these imbeciles can drive anyway.
@aw no way in he-l I’d use our junky bank services. Low interest, high fees.
Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA): Section 205.10 of the EFTA explicitly prohibits employers from requiring an employee to establish an account with a particular financial institution as a condition of employment. If an employer mandates direct deposit, you must have the freedom to choose your own bank or credit union.
Pray for your position to be eliminated. Mine was and I was set free. No more bullying, being talked down to and no more abuse.
I was on a call in RM&C and the leader said, "you used to need a US Bank checking account to get paid as an employee." Essentially trying to nudge us to open an account because the number of new accounts is dismal lolol.
I only care for the health insurance. I’m not eligible for raises with the policies so effectively I’m earning less each year. I adjust my effort accordingly. Reduced by 2% after last year.
Bare minimum, this is the way
Don’t stress yourself for our overlord that will take away our livelihood anytime they need a big bonus for their new Porsche
Oh I stopped caring back in late 2023 when ElCucko smugly said the infamous words about RTO. Then came our butt scratching CEO and her misplaced entitled egotistical remarks about making friends. It solidified my decision to restrain myself from overworking and adjusted my DGAF meter.
Excellent post @af !!!
Oh I stopped caring back in late 2023 when ElCucko smugly said the infamous words about RTO. Then came our butt scratching CEO and her misplaced entitled egotistical remarks about making friends. It solidified my decision to restrain myself from overworking and adjusted my DGAF meter. When converted hourly I make more now than I did in 2023. Plan to ride out this sh-t storm one way or another.
It’s all gaslighting to keep us working hard while they mess with our lives. Do the bare minimum to keep your job and nothing more.