I am for those who badly need a job. Otherwise, I’m more sorry for those of us who are still here.
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@1vhu+1vVUb5OK lol, ok. There's a bunch of people that have joined in recent years and many are pretty close to useless. The people who can actually get things done face brick wall after brick wall b/c of the first group + things many things being so 1/2 a$$ed they can't actually get things done.
@1tea+1vVUb5OK
Oh there will be "innovation" -- but it'll be pet projects that get a ton of attention but don't really deliver much.
Depends on your role really. For some people it'll be he11 b/c they'll have to pick up the slack or have to deal with the BS of not being able to get things done. For others, it'll be opportunity or allow them to pretty much quiet quit in the slow train wreck in progress. This is about as dysfunctional as I've ever seen this company.
I was laid-off Tuesday. Right now evaluating if I can turn it into early retirement. At least from full-time work.
@1rvb+1vVUb5OK Hey... just talking about recovery for those who got the golden ticket or had to leave.
No, I'll give these executive clowns exactly what they have asked for. An uncaring workforce and a garbage company. I can behave differently tomorrow, or when I go to another job after I get my severance. Until then, FHY. They asked for it. You dont get to sh-t on people 24/7 for 5 years and then get smiles on their faces. Not how this works, and anyone leading human beings knows this.
I highly recommend reading or listening to the book The Fearless Organization for those of us who have been laid off from this bank. Reading this book helped me realize that during my employment at this bank, I picked up bad habits to counter the bullying and micromanagement mindset I acquired while working here.
At this bank, there is a lot of fear: fear of receiving a "needs improvement" rating or worse, fear of a bonus reduction, and fear of being laid off. This book discusses the negative impact of these fears in the workplace, such as reduced engagement, creativity, and productivity. My new boss wants me to develop a psychologically safe environment by adopting better habits. The following is a list of objectives for the new year.
Self-Reflection:
Reflect on your previous experiences and identify behaviors that a toxic work environment may have influenced.
Acknowledge any habits that might come across as forceful or micromanaging.
Active Listening:
Practice active listening with your team members. Ensure that you fully understand their perspectives before responding.
Encourage my team to share their thoughts and concerns without interruption or judgment.
Empathy and Tact:
Work on developing empathy by putting yourself in your team members' shoes.
Use tactful language when providing feedback or addressing conflicts. Aim to be constructive and supportive rather than critical.
Encouraging Openness:
Create an environment where team members feel comfortable speaking up. Acknowledge their contributions and show appreciation for their input.
Set clear expectations that mistakes are part of the learning process and not something to be punished.
Building Trust:
Demonstrate reliability, honesty, and transparency in your interactions.
Follow through on commitments and show consistency in your behavior.
This book has been instrumental in helping me shift my approach and could be beneficial for others as well.
Look at this troll having a conversation with itself.
You aren't going to be innovating at Wells Fargo, regardless of how long others have been with the bank. The bureaucracy continues to stifle anything remotely resembling innovation and nothing you do will ever change it. If you want to innovate, go to a startup. This is a sinking ship and will only tarnish your resume.
At WF it seems like the veteran employees have turned bullying newcomers into an art form, driving them to either quit or get the boot. Innovation? Forget about it! Not until they clear out these political dinosaurs and give the management a much-needed shake-up. It's time to send these fossils to the museum and make way for fresh ideas!
Those tech relics who have been gathering dust at the company since dial-up should really make way for some fresh talent. We have got plenty of these 'coaster' engineers in the Technology LOB—lounging around like it is a permanent vacation. They have got their mortgages paid off, student loans are a distant memory, and their kids are all grown up. Meanwhile, the young and driven engineers are out here, hungry for a chance to shine. It is high time these dinosaur engineers stepped aside to let the next generation of innovators take the wheel
Agree with @vyz+1vVUb5OK. My mental health and time to enjoy life has improved drastically since I was laid off last year - severance + peace of mind = WIN WIN!!
Getting laid off was the BEST thing ever happened to me! Have a new, higher paying job. With NO micromanaging.