Not trying to be insensitive just curious the process. Did you get a meeting request, or did boss just skype/zoom call adhoc? What instructions were you given? Did you sign severance package? Did you try negotiate package? Did they... — read more
Dilbert nailed it.
https://dilbert.com/strip/2021-04-07?creator=Dilbert_Daily
Public Affairs morale...
How's everyone in the PA world feeling? Watching colleagues getting displaced from all areas, WFs 4 years of reputation sewage. What's next? Do you WANT to stay to find out? I'm exhausted, stressed, anxious not knowing where things stand. The... — read more
DOH! Chucks having a bad week - millionaire tax in NY
https://wtop.com/national/2021/04/millionaires-in-nyc-set-to-face-highest-tax-rate-in-us/ Chukkie is in the "over $25 million" camp. For what, i have no idea, but now he's also in the 11% tax bracket. For those keeping score, that's over... — read more
Games up Chuk! Treasury has pointed a gun at your head
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/MadeInAmericaTaxPlan_Report.pdf *Ending Offshoring and Profit Shifting Incentives: Strengthening the Global Minimum Tax for U.S. Multinational Corporations One of the most important objectives of the... — read more
It must be really bad in SF
Neighbor just moved back to Chicago from SF. I imagine things have to be bad there. Any insights from folks here?
Jamie Dimon frequently interviewed on CNBC. Where’s Charlie?
Jamie Dimon is frequently seen on CNBC, CNN, CBS having intelligent and informed conversations about the economy, the markets, banking, JP Morgan, trade, jobs, etc. Same with Brian Moynihan. Where’s our CEO? In 2020, Charlie was the highest... — read more
Constantly bored
Is anybody else mind numbingly bored at work lately? It feels more like a job on the conveyor belt than anything else. We're not allowed to think outside of the box, not allowed to deviate from the norm... Just keep your head down and do the same... — read more
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon - Feel at Peace with the Universe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLOth-BuCNYp Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon - YouTube One of my favorites from the 1970's. A peaceful musical experience to which they have now added video photos. If you want to feel better then listen to... — read more
Is acknowledging goals a requirement or is it optional like Performance reviews?
I work at one of the branches. Do you have to acknowledge goals when you know they are trying to push you out or is it optional, like Performance Evaluations?
painful coworkers
We have difficult coworker that move over with us to a new group. They do not like to do work of any kind and they try to push it on others. Is there a way to report this? SInce work is simple, its mostly laziness
Quick Tips to survive Wells Fargo layoffs
Keep a detailed personal file regarding your work activities and put in it everything that comes up that seems out of sorts etc. We will use the information in your file to build a case against your employer in the event you are... — read more
Years service and age
Heard something if your age plus your years at Wells add up to 80, they want you to go. Any truth to that?
Trotter?
What really happened to Dave Trotter??
I wish I was in your position
If you've been here for more than a decade, why are you worried about layoffs? WFC pays decently. You should have enough savings by now to be okay for a couple of months (actually, even longer.) I've been here for less then three years and it's... — read more
We have a long way to go to be back in the office.
With only 18 5 percent in the usa vaccinated they ..would be foolish to send us back . Not even close to herd immunity! As of 6 a.m. EDT April 4, a total of 61,416,536 Americans had been fully vaccinated, or 18.5 percent of the country's population... — read more
Remember when Wells Fargo said they would use Trump tax cut to invest in us?
Pepperidge Farm remembers.... Wells Fargo, the fourth largest bank in the US by assets, tied a minimum wage increase of $15 an hour to the Trump tax cuts and pledged increased investments in workers. The company is estimated to save $3.7bn... — read more
Toxic Vision, zero values.
Most of us have been uncared for by Wells Fargo through what is in all likelihood the worst year of anyone’s life. We have consistently been held to an unrealistic and wholly unobtainable standard of pre-pandemic excellence by management from the... — read more
Looking to get even for the laayoff? Use Capitalism
Wells Fargo lost a major patent battle with USAA bank. The offending issue? Electronic check deposit. Recently laid off or being threatened with a layoff and want to get even? Write yourself $0.01 checks and use mobile deposit app to... — read more
Gary Wright - DreamWeaver Another Make You Feel Better Song - Enchanting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZKuzwPOefs
COLLEAGUES from India
Check out TW. Video showcasing colleagues from India.
My fingernails are gone
I've been with the bank three and 1/2 years and joined even while knowing the mistakes it had made. I like my job. I'm great at it and no kidding, as a single woman and type A, I work really hard for the organization. Despite ramming in 60 hours... — read more
Humor
https://www.theonion.com/new-wells-fargo-employee-walked-through-all-the-crimes-1846586161
Position Testing
Anyone else have their tests yet for your position?
Once COVID is behind us
How long do you think they'll blame it for everything that goes wrong and for any and all layoffs that might follow?
Wells Fargo accused of age discrimination by 2 Charlotte area tellers
https://www.wsoctv.com/video/archive/2-former-wells-fargo-employees-said-they-were-fired-due-age/W3OX4L7XO4ONMLDS2LPIZY4DXE/
Beware if you have a back office job
The only jobs in usa the bank is actively hiring as FTE usa candidates is for front office jobs. Every single back office job that is FTE are ONLY FTE if the candidate speaks tagalog or hindi, but mostly hindi, and who dont live in usa. The few... — read more
Corp Comms new “org”
Can anyone explain how it will work and when it goes into effect? My manager is clueless. And why are some people interviewing for their jobs while others aren’t? Will those who aren’t interviewed be automatically displaced? Is this what BR has come... — read more
Get ready for the office
Pennsylvania went from mandatory WFH where possible to "strongly encouraged" WFH over the weekend. With no official barrier anymore, I wouldn't be surprised if we get the word to return to the office sometime really soon. I know some people will be... — read more
Who is still satisfied with pay and benefits?
We are taking hits on pay, benefits, and bonuses on regular bases and yet I see people who say they're still happy with any/all of those. Can you please explain to me how? Are some people protected from what are supposed to be company-wide changes... — read more
Your 401k is not matched quarterly anymore
There are no quarterly matches any longer, post transition to the Empower website. You must be employed on Dec 15, 2021 at Wells Fargo to receive your match. The quarterly deposits have disappeared, surely to save money on separations, voluntary and... — read more
Charlie is turning the titanic around. Wells is winning
From a recent article “ In fact, this year, Wells Fargo has outperformed its peers – up about 32% year to date at Friday's prices. Yes, Wells Fargo is winning. Investors want to know why, and whether it's sustainable. The answers are yes and... — read more
Disengagement engaged!
Hey thanks for the amazing review. Here’s what’s going to happen, with me. 1) I’m going to work the absolute minimum, going forward. 2) I’m going to apply and leave for another job, with another company, with higher pay and better benefits. 3)... — read more
wells fargo stealing pens and pencils from customer service representatives
Went to a branch for notary service and was asked if I had a pen. The representative said good as the bank doesn't allow them to use pencils and pens for security reasons. I wondered what the f%. Is Wells Fargo still trying to spin lower level... — read more
if you're not performing and about to get laid off accuse the company of discrimination and harassment
It works. I knew a lady who spent years going in and out of HR for non-permance but was s-xualky harassed by a coworker and even the boss and she simply kept her job because of the harassment and discrimination because she was a woman the company... — read more
If they want me out they’re going to have to fire me
Recently I’ve been seeing a lot more people leaving Wells Fargo on their own. Longtime employees, established workers who are leaving for jobs at smaller banks or even for jobs that pay less than. Some are even taking jobs in other industries... — read more
Good Friday
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang... — read more
How many are we losing monthly?
In ongoing small cuts, how many are getting kicked to the curb each month?
This about sums it up
I've been here 16 years and here's why I'm not currently looking: 30 days of PTO is hard to give up. Not sure what other places offer, but I'm in a job where I can easily use my PTO and give my manager fairly short notice that I'll be taking off... — read more