Remember when that was a thing at BNYM? Good times...

Reading these threads about people losing their jobs, healthcare and suffering from crippling anxiety is f---- heart breaking. But, listen, the economy in which you went to school, got a job, worked at said job for 10+ years, and based your entire... — read more 

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Maybe my location stands out in some way, I don’t know, but |I've noticed that people that did most of complaining about their job are now showing the most signs of fear about losing. Let’s face it, we all are scared about losing the sense of... — read more 

Folks, https://www.twst.com/update/the-bank-of-new-york-mellon-corporation-ed-garden-steps-down-from-bny-mellon-board-of-directors/ This is big news. Ed Garden is part of Trian Fund Management (Activist Investor). Seems as though he and Nelson Peltz... — read more 

I just want to document this for other folks looking for the info. The source is below: Question: How do they execute layoffs? Conf call? Meeting with a dir? HR present? Who’s in the room? How long does it last? Can you negotiate anything? Do you... — read more 

Let's document this. Does anyone know how much is COBRA for a family of four (I have two teenagers + spouse)? What's covered by COBRA? Is dental / vision included? Thank you! Source @Z9wLhFb

If you get hit, stay strong and keep it classy. Walk out with your head held high. You have skills - you will be okay. Leave on a good note and ask your manager if you can use them as a reference. Regardless of what we have to put up with from upper... — read more 

Conf call? Meeting with a dir? HR present? Who’s in the room? How long does it last? Can you negotiate anything? Do you have time to pack up? Questions, questions… I have so many of them right now. I just hope I am not affected…

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1130555774273327104

Either lay me off or tell me I'm safe - don't keep me in this perpetual state of stress and worry! Anything would be better than this. It feels like we are all stuck in limbo. Can't move on and can't really focus on work either. No wonder... — read more 

Any updates? What's happening today?

I was pretty scared, O gotta admit, given the rumors about layoffs happening today. So far, at my office nothing is happening, just another Monday. Did layoffs really happen today, and if so, what locations were impacted and what number of employees... — read more 

The St Louis & one other domestic CT office is being Closed today. Impacted employees are being notified with packets from HR.

Really nervous about 5/20 and the week. 240 Greenwich. Fingers crossed for all.

I wonder how many people working on tonight’s DR test will be getting chopped this week

People who are strong swimmers are the fist ones to jump off a sinking ship and head toward another ship. For many others, the other ship is not within their reach, or doesn’t exist at all. This latter group is the most vociferous about the working... — read more 

Honest question - why are people who are complaining about their jobs at BNYM not improving themselves and looking for new jobs? Why aren't you learning new skills? Things that will make you more attractive to potential employers? I know most of you... — read more 

The Thomas Mellon thread and replies made me think about all of the stupid Hamilton themed c-ap this company puts on. I honestly don't recall much of a fuss until the musical came out. Even worse than the promotions are the butt kissers who... — read more 

Yet another.

How do other banks view ex employees off custody banks? Do they even took us seriously at all? I have an ex colleague who has a hard time finding a job after BNYM. Is that just his bad luck, the tough market, or do other corporations look down on us?

Won’t miss it here one bit. Lie, lies, lies. So many lies for five years.

Not sure anything more even needs said

I'm not the person that should be making an apology but you are certainly owed one. Your legacy was tarnished beyond repair when a hack of CEO made a deal with the devil and sold your company to one of the worst in American history. I used to hate... — read more 

Blockchain is an existential threat, as tiw has stated, to BNYM and any financial services institution that provides custody services. However, this is a long term threat as blockchain requires a massive amount of distributed computing power and an... — read more 

Lower managers are to blame because they hire good and bad people but are to chicken to get rid of bad people. Remember mentality is still to equate power with how many people report to you regardless of their quality. So upper management have to do... — read more 

Some HR and recruiters are not needed since they are hiring far less people nowadays. If you're a recruiter, I'd start looking and then you will also know know what it feels like to get lied to and strung along for months only to find out the... — read more 

Do people who have left BNYM have any regrets about making that decision? I know a guy who ended in pretty much same circumstances as he was in here at his new job, so now I'm starting to worry that might be a universal experience - considering the... — read more 

How do grades relate to titles at BNY - especially VP and above?

They are laying off a lot of HR recruiters. That is the rumor over here. Heard it from the top. Is this really happening? Can anybody confirm?

Hello All, I was laid off as a part of January layoff, after few months I found new consulting Job. I informed BNY that I found new Job, I just received letter from BNY informing that my benefit will stop, in case if there is any mistake, please... — read more 

I am a current worker at BNY Mellon (been here over 5 years). To those thinking of coming to work here, my advice to you is to avoid at all cost. The atmosphere is toxic. The staff I work with and myself sit by our phones waiting for the call that... — read more 

Expect 14th floor technology to be hit hard.

The managers little minions who layabout will survive on May 20th and 21st like they do every round. It's why upper management is fooled. These friends of managers come to work with a positive attitude because they have no stress knowing they can... — read more 

There will be another big layoff coming the week of 5/20.

For those who is looking or already landed a new job, how do you describe your title to companies which have a transparent and clear structures? We have corporate title, functional title, and team title, and grade level. It's confusing.

Can someone explain what this means and the implications? The announcement says “Sinha will focus on developing partnerships with startups, accelerators, incubators and business partners to drive enterprise innovation and build ecosystems for all BNY... — read more 

I'm trying to decide if I should start looking for a new job or stay here to the bitter end - and I'm having trouble making the final decision. So I'm wondering if people who've already decided they're leaving on their own would mind saying what was... — read more 

What business unit is next in the line of reforming?

I can see why most of you got laid off.