The last time we had layoffs I was disappointed that I wasn't picked. It sounds awful and I know there are people who were laid off who'd give anything to still have their jobs, but that's how I felt at the time. It makes me sad that this bank has put me in a position where I have to be disappointed for not being laid off AND feel guilty for feeling disappointed when so many have lost their livelihood.
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I know people who have begged the managers to put them first top on lay-off list. They are still at the company hopeful they will get the pink slip asap.
I, too, have been pining for getting a "pink slip" for a couple of years now (or about the time since my last two salary "raises", which were 1% in and 1.2% in '20 and '21 respectively). I Have been hoping for one to come even more so after having to constantly endure reading BNY's feel-good emails and Todd's phony pandering during the all-hands meetings about how grateful and appreciative BNY is of its workstaff's efforts during the pandemic. (I so wish someone would speak up during one of these meetings and say, "Well you're welcome, Todd, now please tell us how much of the 3 BILLION that BNY made in profit last year is going to be shared with all of your workstaff this year?")
The real tipping point for me will come in the first quarter of '22 when our department gets told our new "raises." I'm very curious to see how much they'll be. Personally, considering how much I've been gypped over the nine years I've already worked for BNY (only once a 2% increase, all others between 1 and 1.9), I will consider anything below 5% of a raise to be an insult. I will adjust my work performance accordingly.
I went through several rounds hoping for the same…and then it finally happened. It worked out perfectly for me. However, if you feel stuck, know you have options there are a lot of openings now you could take advantage of. Best wishes whether you choose to stay or go.
Chin up, you only have to wait a few months for the next round...