They go no answers & took no questions on how EMPLOYEES WILL RE-LOCATE. Brutal - how could they think that this is good for the Company?

Has anyone here from NJ who got the boot able to get unemployment? I was let go after 27 years. I would also like to try collecting unemployment too.

There were discussions in the Pennington office about a possible office closure announcement tomorrow. Any one knows if this is accurate?

Has anyone consulted legal counsel regarding their recent layoff? Recommendations?

BNY Mellon employees are voicing deep concerns about layoffs, offshoring, and leadership transparency. Sentiment ranges from frustration and distrust to resignation and strategic exit planning. Below are current results of the Top 15 employee... — read more 

I left that job shaking my head. Worked my tail off with a master’s, got crumbs for pay. The person who replaced me had no degree and got a huge bump just for being friendly with the boss. Makes you wonder why you even bother doing things the right... — read more 

They keep pushing to replace us with cheaper, outside teams who clearly don't know our systems. Now it takes three of them to do one job, and everything is still falling behind. I am so frustrated that management thinks this is a real solution. All... — read more 

I joined BNY in Lake Mary this year as an associate full stack engineer. Got a "meets expectations" during my mid year. Will I be an easy target for the 25% of employees that are being marked as "below expectations" for the end of year? On the other... — read more 

Lake Mary is the "new" flavor-of-the-day/week/month/year. Reqs are Pune-only in Pittsburgh, AI is being shoved down our throats, Pune is taking over, and teams are actively training their eventual replacements in India. The big, tall building in... — read more 

Has anyone heard that analysts may be guaranteed a certain salary increase and such increases are higher than what the officers of BNYM receive?

I saw they finally leaked the entire location is closing. They should give employees time to find new jobs, most won't be able to relocate. How they treat employees is wrong

For those who were let go as a result of forced ranking and made up poor performance, did you have any issues with getting state unemployment? I believe state would ask for reason for the job loss? What would BNY say? I understand misconduct could... — read more 

Sometimes I look around and realize this place has turned into a waiting room for people hoping to reach retirement before the next round of cuts. The younger ones are already planning their exits and who can blame them? The middle group is stuck... — read more 

Robin and his toadies are telling the finance media a lot of fanciful stories on AI growth acceleration: BNY now has 117 AI solutions in production, a 75% increase versus the prior quarter, including digital agents for payment validation and code... — read more 

Does anyone NOT have concerns about our beloved gladiator-style performance ranking system? You know, the one where 25% of the workforce—excluding fresh recruits still learning where the bathroom is—must be ceremonially tossed into the “Below... — read more 

Being made to submit your comments for your year end performance review halfway through October is very fair, isn't it.

We are proud to announce third consecutive quarter of record-breaking profits, achieved through a bold trifecta of financial wizardry, workforce shrinkage, and algorithmic optimism. While revenue soared thanks to strategic offshoring and the... — read more 

I just cannot wait to tell my team they are getting 1% merits and minimal bonuses yet the earnings reports shows massive growth for the company. Ranking 25% of my staff below expectations, in a non growth everett location all my promos denied... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/bank-america-sued-over-alleged-financial-ties-jeffrey-epstein-2025-10-15/

Overheard someone saying managers are being force to give 25% of bad ratings (below meets expectations). Have you anyone heard anything like this? Seems to high

I’m struggling to understand why we’re laying off People Team staff just because they’re remote, yet we’ve recently made remote hires in leadership roles who won’t be subjected to the same treatment. It feels inconsistent and unfair. Anyone else... — read more 

BNYM has been saying they ‘need’ to layoff employees to cut costs for several Years now. How is this still a valid/acceptable statement??? I’d LOVE to see the financial records supporting BNYMs stance to continuously layoff employees, yet have... — read more 

And we all know what this means at BNY https://nypost.com/2025/10/14/business/goldman-sachs-warns-of-looming-layoffs-as-ai-reshapes-operations/

I hope you're all doing well. Have you noticed how our Chief People Leader (er... Eater) recognizes World Mental Health Day by celebrating our contract partnership and collaboration with Spring Health and how this is powering our culture? Spring... — read more 

Younger folks, seriously, don’t fall into the trap of doing two people’s jobs because the company refuses to hire enough staff. Work at your normal pace, take your breaks, and use your time off. If they keep cutting people, they’ll eventually realize... — read more 

Found out Wednesday that office on Market Street which BNY has been in since it's Mellon days and even is still armed for the company is downsizing from 2 floors to one. I guess we will only stay open as long as the new lease lasts. Yay /s

Does anyone know when these cowards are going to get around to telling the folks in Pennington that the building is closing and that they will need to report to a different location if they want to keep their job?

Our host today is none other than the '5 o'clock shadow', and today’s question is: What makes me excited to come to work at BNY every day? Survey says… The PEOPLE! (ding, ding, ding . . . great answer!) Yes, the same people who’ve been driving... — read more 

I am thinking about buying this domain where we can all post stories about beenlie. How ohhliza is nothing but garbage

After being a Star Performer till mid year, I was handed a PIP for the latter half of the year and put in Groupo 5 and served PIP. Through out the PIP for 2 months, HR did not show up even once, and after 60 days, I was terminated with notice... — read more 

FYI for ex-BNY Massachusetts employees… In Massachusetts, if an employer fails to pay your accrued vacation time when your employment ends, you are entitled to treble damages on the unpaid amount, not just the interest on the late payment. This... — read more 

High time that emp revolt by inundating people team with reports of unfair and discriminatory practices all around if infact that is what is occuring. Inundate both human resources and local senators and Dol...appears careers and lives are being... — read more 

What is this FA test sent out with extreme urgency? Seams like finding reasons to layoff staff!!?

Hello, I was recently let go last week and 80% of our team was as well. Everett for years has been the step child to boston but when speaking with my manager at the time of my layoff , the hiring in Florida is going to go full steam ahead in 2026... — read more 

are there any holiday parties in the US locations this year end?

If you want a promotion here, it’s not about performance, it’s about who you grab lunch with. It didn't take me long to figure out the game is all politics and timing. Plus, the raise is usually so tiny that in the end, it's better to jump ship than... — read more 

I am hoping this posts help people. I was let go in July and was provided severance for 3 months. My last day is October 21. I had been with the company for 7 years. As soon as I was informed I started looking. I had couple of interviews and they had... — read more 

Investors have parted with unprecedented sums of money to help AI fulfil its lofty promise. But no one really knows how it will all pay off. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-fears-trillion-dollar-ai-130008034.html

Anyone know for sure about the rumors mgmt is discontinuing severance all together???

So , now we are in Q4. What do you anticipate mgmt doing ? Firing long timers who have been mid year “ almost meets” after many years of no issues ? Does anyone have the law firm that folks in the US have been going to ? I feel like my day is... — read more