The whole concept of spending time to get into the bank and then having to take extra measures to protect yourself from unscrupulous coworkers is counter intuitive. What are some of the things you've done to protect your job & safeguard against coworker covert or non covert aggression directed at you, designed to get you to leave or influence others negatively?
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If you have been told your layoff is coming, don’t even try anymore. Your performance rating will not be above Meets.
Ya the whole meeting your outlined objectives per your job description no longer actually being the actual objective you are rated on is terrible. It's a moving goal that you have no clue how many extra tasks outside of your assigned job duties you need to do in order to exceed, because if others do more than you, then you are just doing what everyone else does. So do even more till the point you are dying from lack of sleep/imagination, and maybe you'll get exceeds...
Working hard at WF has zero merit now. Sure, it might help with reviews, but when it comes to layoffs, it has nothing to do with u getting canned via layoffs.
been waiting for things to do since 2019
Work hard. I don’t need to play on my phone all day. I actually don’t mind working.
If you find yourself in a situation where you have to protect yourself from unscrupulous coworkers trying to make you leave or degrade you, it can be frustrating and counterintuitive, especially when being evaluated mid-year. To address these challenges while considering your long-term career goals, here are some steps you can take:
- Document incidents: First and foremost, document any incidents of coworker aggression or problematic behavior. Keeping a record of such occurrences will provide a clear overview of the issues you are facing, which can be useful if you need to escalate the matter to higher authorities or HR.
- Open communication: Communication is key in resolving workplace conflicts. Attempt to communicate openly and assertively with your coworkers about your concerns. A calm and professional approach can lead to a better understanding of the issues and potential resolutions.
- Seek support: Seeking support is crucial during difficult times at work. Reach out to a trusted colleague, manager, or HR representative to discuss your concerns and seek guidance. Having someone to confide in can provide emotional support and may lead to finding appropriate solutions.
- Evaluate job satisfaction and growth prospects: While addressing workplace conflicts, consider your overall job satisfaction and career growth prospects. Evaluate whether the challenges you face are specific to your current workplace or indicative of systemic issues within the industry or within this bank.
- Assess career potential: Take a closer look at your potential for career growth within Wells Fargo. If you find limited opportunities for advancement, feel that the work is not aligned with your long-term career goals, or feel insecure due to layoffs around you, it might be worth exploring other job opportunities.
- Consider work-life balance: Evaluate your work-life balance and how your current job affects your personal life. If the stress and conflicts in the workplace are negatively impacting your well-being, it may be beneficial to seek a job that offers a healthier balance.
- Financial evaluation: Before making any decisions, evaluate your financial situation and job market prospects. Ensure you have enough savings to support yourself during a potential job transition or while searching for a new job.
- Assess skills and experience: Think about the skills and experience you've gained in your current job and consider how they align with the requirements of other positions you might be interested in.
- Utilize networking: Networking can be a valuable resource when seeking new job opportunities. Utilize your professional network to explore potential employers and their workplace culture to find a better fit.
Ultimately, your decision to continue working at this bank or look for a better job elsewhere depends on your unique circumstances, goals, and level of risk tolerance. If possible, seeking advice from a career counselor or mentor who can provide personalized guidance may be beneficial.
Remember, there are three pains to consider: the pain of staying, the pain of leaving and reestablishing your career at another bank, and the pain of "quietly quitting" as you wait to be laid off to partake in severance.
The people contributing to this layoff board have documented many challenges, such as the constant threat of layoffs, dysfunctional multi-layered management, lack of technology integration, and questionable leadership -- at this bank. The risk of your career stagnating at Wells is growing each day, and the bank's reputation may falter. In my opinion, the time to consider leaving is NOW. However, I don't know how much pain you are in.
Weigh these factors carefully to make the best decision for your career and well-being.
I keep my MOUTH SHUT and let WRONG PEOPLE be WRONG.
WF fosters such great open communication and collaboration with the annual ratings competition. As a manager don't ever mention anyone in your reporting line is having trouble with anything. Reflects on you too.
Has happened to me roughly 3 times in my over 2 decades here.
The solution, every single time, is to keep doing the job and let my work speak for itself. I've outlasted all of them.
How are employees successfully undermining peers? Everything I do is documented so I have a difficult time visualizing how people on my team can speak poorly of me and have it carry any weight.
Are there many areas where operations and actions are not documented still
The executives are unscrupulous, not our coworkers.
Due to “guided” (really forced) distributions in rankings I no longer do anything altruistic unless I feel it will make an impression on my manager and shore up my rating. I also stay guarded against sabotage from my colleagues.
Work hard, pick your battles.
Trust no one.