so sick of getting on all these calls and having people talk non stop and over you when they know nothing about the topic of discussion
Layoffs v retiring at pershing.
Say you work at Pershing. You want to retire. Instead of just letting you retire there is ‘known thing’ they do. they waste the companies money on severance and “lay you off”. It’s embarrassing, everyone hears you were laid off, and whispers what... — read more
BNY Mellon leadership is a one-trick pony
What else would you call a bunch of supposed leaders who only know how to cut people to improve on the numbers?
Comp thread
Let’s have some pay transparency. Location/level/base/bonus/years at the bank
I just need a stable job that I can work for 5 years, but BNY layoffs every year to sc--w up people's life and planning.
What is the point working hard at BNY, since I will be layoff anyway.
Exemptions
Anyone know why most Syracuse folks are somehow exempt from having to go into office to work 3 days while the rest of us do? They Can’t say it’s distance or travel cause I have several on my team traveling just as far from other areas
WFH
Anyone know why or how Syracuse teams got an exemption to not have to go in office 3 days a week?
What should I tell my interviewer when asked why you want to leave BNY?
I have been interviewing; the interviewers had asked this question few times.
30 days plus notice
I’d like to know how they can tell us we have to give 30 days notice so no impact or whatever but yet we don’t get the same courtesy from them as if it wouldn’t create the same situation they want to avoid smh BNYM can F off at this point. — read more
September cuts
Anyone know what date the September layoffs will happen? Heard it’s substantial in ops
Nobody is safe at BNY Mellon
Those of you who think you are, get your heads out of your as--s and see what's happening. No matter how good you are, no matter how much you bring to the table, you are not safe unless you have friends or family in high places. It's truly as simple... — read more
I have been working under high stress and I am losing hair recently. Should I blame this on BNY?
I am trading my hair for a paycheck. This is sad.
question about linkedin profile view
"An administrative employee from BNY Mellon viewed your profile" Does that mean I am next layoff target?
Filling reqs
Anyone’s location seeing a big struggle to fill reqs? It’s bad enough we have to fill them in “growth” locations only, This is insane now. Multiple offers made and all declines because they want over 60 k to walk in entry level to start with no... — read more
What’s up with Romans world and Digital?
Heard the floodgates of cr-p opened with reorg within Asset Servicing and Digital? Not to mention whats happening in the Digital space? Some recent flower show meeting of Digital had one of the jesters yack “ Shock the world” when rumor has it they... — read more
It’s gets worse everyday
This place is nothing like it used to be. It used to show it valued its customer and actually gave some type of recognition to its employees. Everything has been taken away from us and they don’t care who processes the work anymore . Then when... — read more
How many times do your manager lie in a month to you to keep you on the job?
My manager always lie to me about the future growth with the company to keep me on the job. I just do the bare minimum to get the paycheck.
Comp announcement
Anyone have any insight into some comp changes that’s going to be announced soon? Is it a change in systems used….. more cuts to benefits & comp? Any info is appreciated
Why are people working 12+ hour days?
What is wrong with you people? Do you not have a family? Are you that scared that you're willing to let them turn you into a robot that only works and sleeps? What the he-l, folks? You are not doing any favors to anybody other than those leeches on... — read more
Any Mistreatment of U.S. Employees reporting to Managers in India?
I heard that BNYMellon managers in India mistreat employees and treat them like ***t. They treat them like India’s cast-outcast system (the untouchables). Anyone in the U.S. reporting to managers in India? Please let us know how they treat you, or if... — read more
RV is clueless and can shove his pod bs
So sick of him and others acting like they know what we do and what’s best. Sit in your bubble and stay out of the rest of the business . Maybe it would do better
Request for a layoff
Hi Can I request to get laid off? How to proceed with such a request? I would like to get severance and unemployment benefit. Please share your thoughts.
Public perception of BNY Mellon as a workplace
I was delighted when I got the job here. I really wanted to work here. But now I think younger people, talented and capable, are not that impressed when they hear BNY Mellon. Any thoughts? It will be very difficult to correct that, of course, if... — read more
“Woman Fired After Company Uses Keystroke Technology To Monitor Her Work From Home”
Major NY Post article. Uh oh…
Moody's downgrade
So why did BNY get downgraded? https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/moodys-downgrades-10-us-banks-warns-possible-cuts-others-2023-08-08/
Intern postings on LinkedIn - beating a dead horse
How much time and effort does the EC spend humoring the interns for the sole purpose of posting something on LinkedIn. It is sickening to see useless deadweight like Regelman posting photo after photo with groups of interns when he hasn’t spent even... — read more
Is Robin simply Indecisive?
We’ve had so many contradictory messages on RTO, WFH, etc that pretty much all of us have differing understanding. Then there are all of the contradictory emails from other senior leaders and the special carve out rules for some teams and some... — read more
Scoop on upcoming office location closures?
Anyone has a scoop on any planned office location closures? BNY Mellon has been trying to reduce real estate footprint and the cost associated with it through site consolidation and offshoring to India. Some are now calling it the Bank of India!
Are you guys starting to avoid for big name banks like BNY, JP Morgan, Bank of America, since they have yearly layoff?
Are you guys starting to avoid for big name banks like BNY, JP Morgan, Bank of America, and more since they have yearly layoff?
What about the many sweet WFH deals?
the masses are subjected to browbeating, threats of termination, and 3 going to 4 or 5 days, and permanent WFH leaders are often the ones issuing the RTO mandates and threats. Great morale builder.
An interesting RTO article
Https://finance.yahoo.com/news/now-finding-damaging-results-mandated-095555463.html Too bad TS management doesn't realize.
RTO selectively enforced
Many IT people deemed 'inconvenient to replace' are not coming into the office at all, even if they live nearby, and there are no consequences. Others, deemed more 'replaceable' are being coerced and threatened with HR consequences. So much for... — read more
Scaling Back - return to WFH
I heard we will be moving back to 2 days in office staring in October due to overcrowding.
Growth Ventures
What’s going on with GV? Just another way to spin Data and Analytics or is it real? What groups stay and which ones go?
Tired of correcting other people's mistakes
I really loved my job and that's why I'm still here, but I'm getting tired of correcting other people's mistakes all the time just because BNY Mellon no longer prioritizes hiring really quality people who know how to do their jobs. Does the... — read more
Keating Does it again!
Opens the WM town hall and verbatim blames employees for being down 10% when the industry is literally thriving. Zero leadership. Just blame. I’m sure it has nothing to do with your raising of minimums to $10mm and horrid treatment of employees... — read more
Bonus amounts
I am interested in what determines the amount of bonus one receives. If someone can explain in detail, I would be grateful. I'm wondering what's the logic behind it because I know slackers who got bigger bonuses than good employees.
Mandatory 5 days in office by 2024
No more Netflix! This directive came from Roman.
Rumors of 4 days in office/week from Sept?!
Have come across rumor that they may ask for 4 days in office per week from September. Rumor Mill location: NY If true, then at this point the work is not “Hybrid” anymore. Any more sources to this smoke?