Good read for those that feel like they have been retaliated against due to ADA and health issues. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315352962.html
Iselin…You’re next!!!!
No need to worry about desks being filled to capacity next week with schools out this week. The next few weeks of Tuesdays will take care of that. Heard it’s already happening.
Open
Yup that’s Nepo spelled backwards. Market leaders getting jobs because of Nepotism. Go Wells Fargo
AI use monitoring
I received an automated email recently that said, in part: "License Management Because M365 licenses are limited and high demand,the company expects all licensed employees are expected to demonstrate consistent usage by engaging with licensed M365... — read more
Question about Wells Fargo Fraud Department
Hello, Recently, I filed a fraud claim at Wells Fargo as I had fraudulent activity in my checking, savings, and credit accounts. I have filed a claim, but am wondering if there is anything else I should be doing proactively while awaiting a response... — read more
smbc 2000 new jobs and wf 600 million to improve west Charlotte community
good news for Charlotte ppl. talents move to smbc who pays better. while wells Fargo looking to improve west Charlotte neighborhood
Exhausted
I got home from work the other day, laid down on the floor… felt 100 pct worn out… My wife looks at me and says, why r u so tired? You were just sitting at a desk for 8 hrs… Some people do not understand that desk jobs can be exhausting too. It is... — read more
I’m so sick of this
I used to think that people who complained about all the Indians were racist. But the last six months have been ridiculous. Each wave of new hires is like 90% Indian in tech. There is something seriously wrong and dishonest with a company that hires... — read more
Question for HR
If someone gets terminated based on performance and marked by manger as ineligible for rehire, even after opening dispute with HR if decision is not changed, can they come back as contracting resource? Any advice on how to prove the rating was just... — read more
How many managing directors does it take to sc--w in a lightbulb?
None—they delegate it to a Lead, take credit for the brighter future, and bonus themselves for “illuminating” the department.
Branch environment
For those that work in the branch what is the work environment like? Stress level? Seems like it’s been fairly secure with it being client facing. I’ve been looking specifically at branch manager roles.
Careers died decades ago
The whole idea of having a real career at Wells Fargo pretty much disappeared around the turn of the millennium. Nothing’s changed since then.
Wells Fargo committed $6 million to six West Charlotte nonprofits
https://newsroom.wf.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/Wells-Fargo-Helps-Drive-Growth-in-West-Charlotte-with-6-Million/default.aspx
Internal Application
Does anyone know if your current manager will be notified if you apply to an internal position or if that only happens if you make it to the final round?
P4 to another P5 position if IM
Hello my WF friends — I’m hoping to get some insight from hiring managers or recruiters on here. This may benefit others as well. After many years of solid meets/exceeds performance, I ended up with an IM rating this past cycle. TLDR: my manager... — read more
For High Performers
The worst corporate manipulation tactic I’ve seen is this… Mgmt pushes u to your breaking point, then shame you for breaking… High performers are the easiest targets. You absorb more,you try harder, you start blaming yourself. When someone... — read more
Only one bank listed here
https://www.anthropic.com/glasswing I can't imagine why. Oh that's right, because WF thinks CoPilot is good enough.
Corporate Risk Structure: Wells Fargo vs. JPMorgan?
For those familiar with both organizations, how does the Corporate Risk structure at JPMorgan Chase differ from Wells Fargo today? There have been some mentions of aligning more closely with how organizations like JPMC structure their risk functions... — read more
Good luck to all
My manager has been putting me on a performance improvement plan since the last quarter. There are seven people in our group, and I feel like I was being singled out compared to others. I have been with the company for 17 years and, for the last 16... — read more
Age and Years in Service
If you have been let go, How old were you when you were laid off, and what was your years in service?
Bloated middle management remains in Risk
I was one of the grunts that was let go last week. From stories I'm hearing, directors with 2-4 directs remain, all the management in remote locations like CT and DE and those massive salaries are intact. Would have been the opportunity for real... — read more
LAYOFF AND PTO
If you get laid off and have accumulated unused PTO, when they give you a check for the unused PTO, are those funds considered taxable income? If so, wouldn't those funds be double taxed?
Half my time goes to completely useless meetings
Why do managers feel the need to drone endlessly about the obvious? Best I can tell, maybe 10% is actually instructive, the other 90% is just a ritual to make them feel important. People have stopped asking genuine questions, it’s too risky. It'll... — read more
Does a steady meets rating mean you’re basically stuck in place?
No chance of a promotion?
West End Center in Winston-Salem closed down this past Tuesday
All employees assigned to the West End Center transitioned to remote work. Last day working in the office was March 31, 2026. Around 150+ employees impacted.
Cyber and the management goal for LOB
Cyber LOB is going through a major shift the long-term plan for this is to have stateside executives using AI agents to manage everything in automation by the end of the year they plan on having the Cyber LOB be around 41% India staff and under 20%... — read more
ITV
This topic is staying. Why is the CL TV leader allowed to nothing for years? Too many people doing close to nothing on this team and horrible morale. How long can this last?
What's your raise history?
What's the highest increase you got, outside of a promotion?
Is anyone working on a class action lawsuit for layoffs?
Are there any? We have in writing from a manager that there were forced stack rankings. WFC doing bad faith IMs to avoid layoff severance. Anyone talked to a lawyer yet? Our group would like to join.
COBRA
my position is being eliminated (long story and it will not affect others). i am thinking about keeping cobra and wanted to see if anyone had experience with it. gracias...
copilot and how to avoid severance
very taxing on managers and will eventually be a large lawsuit. my guess there are people high up in HR that are pi---d off and speaking up.
Daily Summary - TheLayoff / Wells Fargo - Apr 2-3, 2026
The strongest storyline over the last 24 hours was location strategy and displacement chatter, especially around St. Louis and roles moving to other hubs or offshore. There was also a steady stream of practical posts about severance timing... — read more
You're Fired
Wouldn't it be better to hear 'You're Fired' than go through the make believe process of creating fake reviews and then dropping the ax? Thoughts?
Market Leaders
Can someone explain what they do? My friend applied for the “Branch Manager” program and said they would be working with a Market Leader. I always thought Branch Managers were Licensed Bankers,Tellers or Private Bankers that got promoted within... — read more
Severance pay schedule
I got paid on March 13 (my last regular pay day), and again on march 20 (the beginning of severance). It’s been 2 weeks and I didn’t get paid again, I did not take their lump sum. Anyone having trouble with this or have any answers on this or on... — read more
Timing of Layoffs - What to Expect?
It looks like the program I've been assigned to for the past 6 years is slowly being dismantled - there is no appetite to spend time & resources on risk reduction/mitigation strategies any more. We're expecting to hear next week if the company is... — read more
Big changes and cuts coming for GPL
Heard from a senior leader an announcement will be made next week. Products and roles changing. Anyone else heard anything?
Advise or ignore please
Hey everyone, quick question if someone files for short-term disability and it’s under review with MetLife, do they need to use PTO while waiting or does coverage start right away? Also, should they inform their manager, HR, or both? Appreciate any... — read more