I just got my WF Retirement Health Plan documents today. The WF Retiree HSA plan dropped dental and vision last year so it's medical only. Here are the prices for 2027 for just yourself: HSA Plan: $1941/month Kaiser: $1572 Co-Pay Plan: $2028 Just... — read more
Return equipment?
I got laid off last week, like most of my team. I was 100% remote and don't have a hub or big office or anything (other than branch stores) anywhere near me. How do I return my equipment? None of the paperwork or emails I've received have said... — read more
Do NOT contract here - you will be blamed
WF has a habit of hiring people as consultants that they can't be bothered to train or hire on their teams. As a result, contractors are given the jobs that no one is qualified to do & no one WANTS to do. You'll get blamed no matter what. How you did... — read more
IT&V
We moved over from WIM to IT&V. My new manager is already kissing up to the new Director. This place su-ks!
Can we be next?
Goldman Restricts Traders and Bankers From Using Some AI Tools https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-02/goldman-restricts-traders-and-bankers-from-using-some-ai-tools
Surveillance
I know for a fact that my computer keystrokes are being monitored, that my activity on my machine is compared to others in my group to help my manager know if I am faster/slower than others. I know for a fact that I get credit for writing emails but... — read more
I wouldn't mind being laid off
I don't have a job lined up exactly, but let's just say there's a high probability I wouldn't be unemployed for more than a month. Is there a way to hint to my manager I'd be happy to take a package? What's the worst thing that could happen?
Two months left in 2026 — make them count
November and December are here. Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's — the year packs a lot into its last two months. If this year was rough, the holidays are a reset, not a deadline. Take the days off. Eat too much. Call the people you... — read more
Is Wells Fargo software biased?
Given the staff at Wells Fargo is the software being developed biased?
Buyouts will be offered for Risk employees not in a hub
You heard it here first. Remember, who is your daddy now?
retiring from wells fargo at 58. is $1M enough?
for someone who's single, lives modestly and doesn't have any major expenses, what's a realistic amount to have saved before calling it quits at wells fargo? would $1 million do it, or is $3 million closer to what you'd need these days?
Betting against your own bank can get you fired
Wells Fargo's Code of Ethics bans employees from shorting WF stock — or buying puts, calls, or futures on it — "regardless of whether you have material inside information." You don't need to know anything secret. Just betting against your own... — read more
Holidays
Three closures left this year: Veterans Day — Wednesday, Nov 11. All ~4,000 branches closed for 24 hours, and no transactions will be posted that day. Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov 26. Christmas Day — Friday, Dec 25. Then New Year's Day —... — read more
Severance + unemployment: which states let you collect both
Yes — severance doesn't block UI California — yes Illinois — yes, even if paid over time Washington — yes, in most cases North Carolina — yes Michigan — yes, if severance is under 1.6x your weekly benefit; reduced above that Yes, with... — read more
WF's Code of Ethics: your bounced checks are the bank's business
Wells Fargo's Team Member Code of Ethics says your personal finances are private — but because you represent the bank, you have to manage them "properly and in a prudent manner." What that means in practice: One accidental bounced check isn't a... — read more
WF's largest Des Moines layoff in 5 years: 86 jobs gone Dec 26
Wells Fargo announced its largest layoff in at least five years at its Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines — 86 employees, out the door Dec. 26. The WARN notice, posted Tuesday Oct. 27, is the bank's 16th round of cuts since February. It brings... — read more
Technology teams in San Francisco Bay Area verdict
Technology Leadership is moving the engineering teams out of SF Bay Area. Does anyone know the timeline?
10/27 Tuesday Bloodbath Final Tally?
Do we have the final numbers yet? Usually it takes a day or two for the reports to come out. Any news?
Medical premiums up 30%
Crazy! No wonder the administration's approval rating is -25%
Any more lay offs this year?
The rumors about 10/27 turned out true. Anyone know if there will be more significant cuts before the end of the year?
Laid Off During WFH Accommodation
Was anyone else approved or in process of a telecommuting accommodation and then got laid off?
Corp risk, what if I don’t meet 4 days a week
I can’t do 8 hours in the office starting next year. Will I be fired?
Premier settlement
Anyone know about this? Details?
Unbelievable
Half my team was laid off yesterday and none of us seemed to have saw it coming. Wish i had known about this site before today so i could have been prepared
Charlie comin' to town (Stl)
Almost fell out of my chair when I saw the location for the next town hall (St. Louis). Is he planning to break the news in person how much he hates our location and can't wait to close it or will the view of the arch give him a change of heart?
Private Wealth customer service. Pay?
What does it pay ? Thanks for any replies
Cheap
After working at many other companies and now working at WF I can say this bank is super cheap. They basically want you to do it all for nothing. Thoughts?
Escalations from CSBBO to ECRL
We were good while under csbbo but ever since moving back to ECrL sh-t show . And now they are making us work EO cases which i don’t think we are properly trained for . Also changes happening daily but no heads up given .
Contractors interviewing candidates for FTE? Is this allowed?
Is it normal for contractors to be pulled into panel interviews for FTE? Is it allowed?
Three habits for a happy, successful career
Communicate well. 57% of employers rank it the #1 skill they want in a hire — and 18% of employees say poor communication cost them a promotion. Listen fully, write concisely, ask questions. Maximize your 401k. Get the full employer match... — read more
Hub locations
In COO CAO we were made aware earlier this year if we are not in a hub location we will be let go but they did not say when. Any idea on when that would be? Has anyone experienced this before?
Compliance
What Compliance groups were impacted? Was ITV impacted yesterday?
WIM Risk
Anyone hear what areas of WIM Risk were let go today?
Is everyone just stuck in a job they hate
Pretty sure only one person in my team enjoys working here and that person is an absolute psychopath everyone else seems miserable but is sticking it out for the money
What are PODS.?
When is this being implemented.? Who ll be impacted.? Can’t find that post. Sus.!
When was the last time we saw this many displacements in one day??
Not sure about other groups, but for Tech I don't think we've seen this many let go since Q4 2023
Workday check-ins
Are weekly Workday check-ins replacng formal PIPs? I've heard several folks say that weekly checkins documented in Workday can become part of a term process without a formal PIP... OK... employees need to know whether a check-in is routine... — read more