Looking into getting a job at Wells Fargo, think again. I’m sure you’re here trying to get a feeling of what it’s like and let me tell you—it’s miserable. We hate each other and the office. Get a remote job as if you’re life depended on it. God bless!!
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Paid to be abused by inept managers and jealous coworkers who got hired for anything except competence.
"LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft..."
"That linked in report is a joke. ... Wonder who Charlie paid off for that."
Who from Wells Fargo's C-suite is on Microsoft's Board of Directors (he still was as of March 2023...) ?
I have no issues with management in my group. 1000% of the problem is Hudson Yards and there's no escaping that BS no matter what LOB you are in.
That linked in report is a joke. Notice in their explanation as to why Wells Fargo is rated number 2 they gloat about our DEI. Trust me. Had they asked the employees how they felt we would not have made any list except the top worst places to work. What a s$&@t hole! Wonder who Charlie paid off for that.
@hhr here again. I do believe that two of the jobs I've had happened because of networking with people who could help me get them.
The first time was sheer, d-mb luck that literally fell into my lap. Met a manager one night at dinner with a friend who got started in a customer service job with me. About six weeks later I see a job posting in a role I qualify for and the guy was the hiring manager.
The second time I had help from a long-time family friend who was able to pull a big enough string to get me a pretty ideal job, in which I excelled.
For the others, I assume I was simply the best/cheapest candidate. There were definitely more opportunities early on but that's because I had a less specialized set of skills and roles.
@gmw, so true! Don't trust anyone. They will turn on you in a heartbeat.
I agree with everything except the part about us hating each other. I work with some great people. I think the CEO would hate us if we we registered as as anything other than widgets to him. Oh wait- we do register as expense widgets. So yeah he hates us.
@oif Literally zero promotional/same group career growth but you can use the experience gained to jump to new positions. I've had 8 positions and each one required posting out.
Really is sad that so many people are having a bad experience. Our group isn't like that all. Good management support. Great peers. People working hard.
It's not perfect and there certainly is grumbling (RTO, comp, etc) but that is true anywhere. Your best bet is to find people you know and ask how things are going in their areas.
The bigger issue is just open jobs. We're clearly in a massive expense reduction mode right now. The areas that are hiring in the $100K+ roles are all in places that I would have no desire to join.
LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft, which is owned by the man who brought you Covid and climate change, the same man who’s buying all the farmland and privatizing water resources. LinkedIn is the new cnn, tards.
1 star. Would not recommend.
I was wondering where those opportunities are in the bank. Been in tech for 20+ years and job growth is the equivalent of tumbleweeds blowing through. I've applied for realistic roles and can't even get to the first round. Been a high performer and reliable person for years.
For those I work with in various businesses, I don't see much movement in their roles or in their leadership, though maybe I am not able to see what they see as clearly.
The only technology communications about success in roles are related to years of service and executive management changes. Struggling to find anyone who has won at WF.
All the movement I've witnessed suggests growth is only achieved when leaving Wells Fargo, not staying within. If someone has achieved great success internally, that should be recognized and celebrated. More of us need to see an example of how that game is played, because it doesn't seem possible to win.
Everyone has to be thinking that LinkedIn's report of top companies for career growth is funny. Did their data include how many WF employees use LinkedIn to search for other jobs? These puff pieces about the workplace serve no benefit to anyone.
I've made a career here for over two decades. There are very ugly parts, not-so-ugly parts, and occasionally pretty good-looking parts. When you find good-looking parts, they're great until something changes them.
Research the LOB and sub-group you're considering, particularly important if you know/can find someone there or adjacent to it that can tell you how it works and if you'll like it. Ex: Retail/Consumer is often referred to as the last LOB you want to work for by every single other LOB but there are likely some people who love it.
It's a huge organization with a lot of differences internally.
I've had good pay, good benefits, and a good career. I also don't mind being in the office, just don't like the microscope. If you're not happy then don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Would not recommend
Do any other companies get more PTO than us? 23 days plus sick and personal, floating holidays etc.
I felt the same way as you. However, keep in mind you are one change in management away from feeling like most other "less fortunate" employees. It can truly turn on a dime. It did for mr.
I don’t mind it here. Easy money and a great amount of vacation 🤷🏻♂️
Wells Fargo is named the second best company in the US to grow your career per LinkedIn...behind Amazon. Aren't both of these companies going through massive layoffs?
Wells was without a doubt the most toxic, suffocating, disrespectful place I have ever worked, ever. I would not advice anyone to ever work there. It is the antithesis of an employee centric company.
I might add if you're looking for a place long term, don't look here.
Breaking News.. no one at Wells Fargo is your friend. Not Charlie. Not the Board. Not your management. Not your peers. It’s lonely when you finally make this realization, but it’s necessary for maintaining balance away from this place too. Work to live, don’t live to work.
we may like our co-workers and the job responsibilities.....but mgmt s^cks and so does RTO