Thinking of working from overseas for one week. I’ll come to the office every day the following week. Do I need to ask my manager for approval ? Is it allowed ? Anyone has done it ?
Service chat is hiring
Service chat is hiring for Merrill Edge. It is the absolute worst job in the history of jobs. Save yourself and do not apply. And you are welcome for the info.
Why no one is getting big raises anymore
A Bank of America Institute report shows the median pay raise for job-to-job movers has cooled. Job switching has slowed from its Great Resignation era highs. Middle- and higher-income job seekers could "have somewhat less leverage," per the... — read more
Question
Does your line of business/department make you use sick time to use the bathroom?
Merrill - Mcrm role
What do you all think of this role ?
Hybrid mode question please
I live about an hour and 20 mins away from the NYC office and considering accepting my offer. How strict is the 3 days from office requirement?
Does anyone else do this?
Show up to the office late, 9:30-10am and leave by lunch time 3 days per week to get their swipes in Pretend to be at capacity with workload but only working 2 hours daily or less Keep to yourself so no one bothers you about helping out with... — read more
No layoffs necessary in Risk, everyone will just leave
It is like a daily farewell to teammates. What is happening in this org? Is it the abysmal leadership?
Negotiation Advice
With Mid Year Evals coming up, does anyone have any advice when it comes to requesting increased comp? Hoping to hear some success stories too!
incongruent salaries - your experience
I found a couple jobs online in NYC where pay range is included. they both a lower than my current salary. what is your experience in making a move to a role that is officially capped lower than where you are before you get there? band 4, front... — read more
resolution team
the resolution team at Merrill Edge handles complaints and also when clients ask to speak to a supervisor. Not all team members have their series 9 and 10. This used to be a rule that you needed your supervisory licenses for this. Did FINRA get... — read more
Is July 4th an exception week for tracking?
Is July 4th an exception week for tracking or is the in-office mandate of 3-4 days per week still required this week? My manager has been OOO for a few weeks so just trying to confirm what the expectations are this week as I can’t personally find... — read more
Losing Market Share? Seeding Competitors? It's by design, albeit unexpected
It's typically bad practice to undermine the intelectual base. Perhaps those people don't the company directly, nor do they have the social pull to impact company culture. And yet, when undermined, the problem becomes exponential, starting with a... — read more
Confirmed Laid Off ..
I saw today on LinkedIn a project manager is being laid off in 2-weeks due to budget cuts. This person has been there just a year. Sorry I do not have more information than this.
Truist investments
Which is worse? Truist spending over $100MM for a C level Golf tournament sponsorship OR Certus decommissioning $1MM in Pennies for wall art?
Mental Health leave
Has anyone been approved for a paid leave for mental health? What would be the process and how long does it take?
Layoffs Nov/Dec 2024
Has anyone else heard of upcoming layoffs this Nov/Dec? I learned of meetings happening where 12-18% workforce cuts were discussed and changes to the operating budget of several LOBs. Some of our internal tooling data to my surprise showed those... — read more
Key stroke tracking
Serious question-is anyone aware of upper management using tracking software to monitor their employees key strokes and emails, pings, etc. how does that work? Do they have to load something into your computer or? What would it be called? Is that... — read more
Scorecards for Third Party - Roll Out POST ESAT
Very interesting that the concept of scorecards has been in the works for half a year but kept top secret until the ESAT is almost complete. Why not be open and transparent? Because the management team is manipulating the ESAT a results by... — read more
Bank workers fired for fake keyboarding
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjll01220yeo
Heads up on WFH video background craziness
In some areas leaders are now asking employees to let them know when they're working from home IF they're using a background on video calls that day. Because the perception is a background means you're working from home. Not a rumor, happening in my... — read more
Citi
Citi increased maternity leave to 24 weeks. Will Bank of America do the same?
CVL org change?
Anyone have any information about the CVL move back to mortgage? It's all been very hush, hush. No major org announcement and all folks have been told is all of Sales, including ops, is moving under mortgage. Effective immediately, Flagscape updates... — read more
Online and Mobile slipping
I guess our digital folks are slipping and Aditya is just blowing smoke to the public, as our customers are not as enamored with our Online Banking and Mobile as Aditya is enamored with himself. We slipped Mobile app customer satisfaction Capital... — read more
Credit Assistance
Tap in: rumor mill says you love the CA role, i personally think it’s one of the worst there is. Curious to know how many truly love it, or they are just as miserable specially those that were transferred without any say.
Associate Survey
Gentle reminder to complete the associate survey if you have not done so already. Completing the annual employee survey is crucial because it provides a platform for staff to voice their opinions and feedback, which can lead to meaningful changes... — read more
Feedback
Does anyone know or have any experience with a MA. A coworker was advised that they cannot guarantee a job or their job and can’t tell if it’s a scare tactic or they will legitimately let them go. Looking for advise as they are currently going... — read more
Two BOA employees have died this month for being over worked
I am surprised no one is talking about the two BOA employees that died from being overworked.
Band 5 to Band 4 Promotion
GTO. Being promoted to a new role (will have to go through the hiring process) that is Band 4 individual contributor from Band 5 individual contributor. The net new role responsibilities will essentially be a principal engineer (without the title)... — read more
How much does it help to volunteer, contribute to networks, etc.?
I have been volunteering at company events for various charities and contributing more to the networking groups in the hopes that it could help my career. am I dreaming that this will do anything for me? They talk about the what and how in the... — read more
Memorial Day week badge swipes
Does anyone have any insight on whether badge swipes will be tracked and reported that week? There will be many employees out on vacation that week.
B of A isnt what it used to be
B of A used to be an amazing bank. Used to be. Now it's going down hill like an Olympic luge sled. No surprise. Most management is bad management. That's why 40% of all businesses that survive their infancy fail in the first five years. Egos... — read more
Proposed remote work legislation
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2024/05/senators-latest-telework-legislation-could-imperil-remote-work/396417/
Internal Audit RTO 5 days
Has anyone gotten updates on when the 5-day RTO for Internal Audit begins?
Please Help This Family
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13391501/Bank-America-banker-former-Green-Beret-dies.html Donate here if you can https://www.classy.org/campaign/the-lukenas-family/c585052 Thanks