Thread regarding Bank of America layoffs

Sorry to tell you but if you die on the job , nobody will notice until you start stinking up the place. That's life (and death) at the bank.

OP- if you have been here for 25 years, then none of what you state should be new to you. So they question comes back to you, why have you been here for 25 years if things were so bad? They didn’t become bad overnight. This is on you to find a better solution.

Do not reply to the Employee Engagement survey.

They manipulate scores to make leadership look good.

The only number they cant spin is what percentage of employees responded.

So do not respond.

@mg

"Management and HR can careless about employees with high tenure"

This is true across the board. 100%

Also at the 25 year point with contemplation to pull the switch and leave BOFA on short notice. I do not understand the 2 months notice to give management except training for replacement, but 2 weeks should be sufficient. My pay does not commensurate with experience as response from manager is that nothing can be done about the past and put your concerns in the employee survey. I do follow some of the tips below but it is difficult to change the work ethics that are instilled in us. One thing is sure, management and HR can careless about employees with high tenure and most importantly how you view the company. It is the shareholders that make the difference. Best of luck to us senior folks.

@bh - Definitely good read. Thanks for the helpful tips!

@ag Thank you for sharing. I have a similar experience, and I imagine a lot more people.

If you perished they'd celebrate the money back into their fat pockets then blow it on something stupid like "ping pong tables in the break room".

Out management is fully dysfunctional and literally unable to perform their jobs. We asked for years for help and they resent us saying anything.

Work Schedule:

• Guideline: Follow a 3-day in-office / 2-day remote routine (if mandated).
• Additional Tip: This balance supports effective in-person collaboration while also providing the remote work flexibility you may need.

Time Management:

• Guideline: Work 8 hours a day, including a 1-hour lunch break.
• Additional Tip: Since you are getting paid for these hours, make sure to use your break time to recharge and remain productive.

Productivity:

• Guideline: Focus on doing less work by prioritizing high-impact tasks which helps your career growth rather than staying busy for the sake of it.
• Additional Tip: Emphasize quality and efficiency over simply completing more tasks.

Engagement:

• Guideline: Avoid engaging in non-essential workplace volunteering and skip surveys that don't add direct value.
• Additional Tip: Protect your energy by concentrating on activities that align closely with your professional goals.

Networking:

• Guideline: Continue building and maintaining your professional connections.
• Additional Tip: A strong network can lead to future opportunities and broaden your career prospects.

Career Growth:

• Guideline: Regularly update your resume and actively seek new opportunities that align with your worth.
• Additional Tip: Believe in your potential and invest in your career progression continuously.

Skill Enhancement:

• Guideline: Use available resources to up-skill and expand your expertise.
• Additional Tip: Continuous learning is key to staying competitive and adaptable in your field.

Work-Life Balance:

• Guideline: Avoid working on weekends.
• Additional Tip: Dedicate time for family and friends to ensure you recharge, fostering creativity and overall well-being.

Boundary Setting:

• Guideline: Be cautious about whom you trust at work.
• Additional Tip: Establish clear, healthy boundaries to maintain focus and cultivate a positive work environment.

Gone are the times where employees matter. Tenure is now a weakness rather than a strength to be rewarded.

I'm in the same boat as you. Just under 25 years in this place and wondering what is accurate when it comes to yearly reviews. Reading the feedback from my manager typically makes me feel like I am doing more than my peers on average and I have the external feedback to prove it. However I have never been ranked as exceeds in any category.

A few years ago I decided to test my manager. I wanted to know if they were actually reading what I wrote. The year that I dropped from all of the advocacy groups I belonged to it was obvious on my midyear and end of year reviews. My manager praised me for being involved with all of the groups. I asked him if he noticed that my statement was completely different from what he wrote. I asked him if he was going to change his statement. He simply said no because it would take too much time. The polar opposite statements remained for 3 years.

Painfully obvious that my activity within the groups didn't mean anything.