Post after post of frustration, anxiety and angst. The key points resonate with the same themes.
- ) Yes, Citi will assuredly layoff under the guise of streamlining, consolidation, etc…phrase it however you want, you are still placing people into the unemployment line.
- ) Yes, work from home will come to an end.
- ) Yes, it’s true Citi at best offers the same and not better than other companies in regards to pay and benefits.
- ) Yes, its true Citi bonuses can be laughable if you are in the wrong group.
- ) Yes, it’s true that the stock valuation vs other banks is not that great upon comparing.
- ) Yes, it’s true, Citi is in a cycle of paying fine after fine.
All these things are true, however, your time will come. If you can hang in there and weather the storm, good times are ahead. The recession will hit and then subside. When this happens, there will be a huge hiring spree in other companies. Why try to move to another bank, branch out to other sectors. Your skills are strong so don’t sell yourself short. Almost every job search engine has numerous filters including those for work from home and salary ranges. Save your money now, wait, steadily search and when the time is right apply for jobs and be patient. You’ll land where you want.
It maybe better, it may be worse. One thing is for sure the status quo for Citi won’t change anytime soon. You though are empowered to move on and can use the points listed above as motivation to further your career elsewhere.