Just got displaced. Understand that as an individual I cannot start a new role during this timeframe, but if I have an LLC, then my single-member company gets paid and not me as an individual. Any thoughts? Any useful, constructive thoughts?
RTO Monitoring & Reporting
I heard that they are not monitoring RTO attendance any more? Is there anyone who may be able to confirm?
Open AI misses revenue targets
Too bad they dont have CS on the board of Microsoft so we can all get the Microsoft 365 reminder to "integrate copilot into your workday to prevent yourself from falling below 3 days a week!" RTO has become AITO Your notices go out May... — read more
Does anyone know how it happens?
Do you get notified a day before or does an HR meeting pop up on your calendar in the morning?
Prepare for departure
Boarding begins soon :)
Another DSP day tomorrow.
About 400 more people gone. I guess Shart needs another million in his bonus.
My stomach is in knots most Monday/Tuesday following a payday, anyone else?
And the weird thing is, I'm relatively insulated. I have low expenses, and have built up oversize savings after several years working for a company doing layoffs all the time. I think even if I was somehow fired without severance, I'd probably be... — read more
Cheaper isn't better
They moved half our team overseas last year and the quality dropped immediately. But they saved money so nobody cares.
Coming Soon!!! Managers to receive IM ratings if negative survey results
Have a friend and former coworker that works in HR and was just assigned to a new project - from everything they've heard, Managers will begin receiving Inconsistently Meets (or worse) ratings if survey scores are down. Thy're trying to see where... — read more
Finets vs CRG
Why are CRG branch and market managers celebrating Finet recruits? Are they combining?
Branch Banking Future
As of this passed Saturday, many branches nationally have officially expanded to closing at 2pm. I heard there are a couple more phases before EOY for the rest of those Saturday branches to do the same. We now have TCR’s making us more effective... — read more
Annual employee survey
Part of me doesn’t want to do it but part of me wants to be totally honest. The bad part is the way the survey is written. The questions intentionally don’t get to the actual issues. So much of it is around you and your direct manager. I have a great... — read more
New Account Push at Branches
We are back to pushing new accounts for anyone that walks into the branches. “Leadership” is pushing for anyone that walks to leave with new credit card, new savings account , new checking accounts, mortgage and investment referrals without asking... — read more
Hi Performer Vs Su-ky Ineffective Mgr
the most overlooked dynamics in a toxic workplace is the clash between a high performer and a su-ky mgr… on paper, it doesnt make sense. Here u have someone who is proactive… engaged, and solution-oriented reporting to someone who should want... — read more
For those who were Laid Off, if WF asked you to come back, would you?
If the bank asked you to come back, same pay, same position, as if you never left, would you do it?
Article: Trump calls out Wells Fargo, banks over LA fire response
https://www.bankingdive.com/news/trump-calls-out-wells-fargo-banks-over-la-fire-response/818457/ President Donald Trump alleged Thursday that banks did not “step up to the plate” to help people affected by wildfires in Los Angeles last year, and... — read more
It feels like we're days away from another major bad publicity event
The way things are going right now, there are directors pushing people to adopt new tech, then telling them they can't use for what they were telling them to use it for, because it presents major security risks. Yet people already did. These bad... — read more
co-pilot is useful
I accomplished something today in about 20 minutes with my manager using Copilot a project that would have taken the India team 11 hours to accomplish. 1 hour to explain. 6 hours to read the document and do the work. Another hour to re-explain what I... — read more
President Donald Trump commended insurance companies for their response to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, while criticizing banks
President Donald Trump commended insurance companies for their response to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, while criticizing banks, particularly Wells Fargo & Co. Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to praise insurance companies for... — read more
YTD Wells underperformed broader banks XLF
Ytd: WFC down almost 14% Broader large financials: down 5.4% Charlie Scharf, a banking legend only in his own mind. The growth is not materializing. I give him about 18 more months. Maybe he-l move to Chase when Dimon retires and f@&k them up too... — read more
Stock
I was terminated last month, and I had a question regarding the shares that were granted to me last year. Am I still eligible to receive or keep those stocks? If so, could you guys please guide me on how I can access or claim them? Thank you.
How are non-working notice period decided?
Got a position at another bank and about to give my 60 days notice. While I expect to work during my entire 60 day notice period, I was curious how non-working notice periods are decided and if there's a chance I will not have to work some/all of my... — read more
Leave
I have been informed that my termination will take effect after my return from FMLA/medical leave. After 12 years of working with the company, this is the outcome. honestly,just feel relieved at this point.
ITV Town Hall
IT&V’s town hall is scheduled the day before Tuesday… are they doing layoffs the day before?? What will the topics be? My guesses: AI The need to reduce headcount AI Do more with less AI India AI
Ask Me Anything!!
How in the heck did you get over 1700 directs ??? How
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts
et tu, Wells? eligibility: age + service years >=70
Resignation notice period for VPs (30 calendar days or 30 business days)
VP's (P4's) are required to give 30 days notice. Not sure if this is 30 calendar days (~4 weeks) or 30 business days (~6 weeks). Can someone clarify?
Lose ur leader over this one?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-22/wells-fargo-lent-to-uk-s-mfs-as-barclays-exited-deal-froze-accounts
What do you do when you are sick? Can you do remote?
The flu usually takes 3–5 days to recover—but how can I manage a four-day in office while I’m still sick? Taking 4 days off doesn’t make sense.
Manager not managing
Do anybody else have a manager who pawn you off to your colleagues? As a new hire this manager responds with go ask so and so. I’m not trying to bother others who have are busy. His employees say he doesn’t have answers. That’s why he directs them... — read more
Occurrences
We (myself & other colleagues) are in a site that will be closing in the near future. 99 percent of scheduled SPTO is wait listed or declined. It used to be 5 days call out equals 1 occurrence. Was it changed to 3 consecutive days calling out now... — read more
Resign
Resigned And still qualified for unemployment insurance payments. That says a lot. How terrible the company is.
Am I the only one who can't focus in the office?
I'm really not trying to rant here, I'm actually asking. Does anyone feel productive when they come in? My office days are pure chaos. People talking about sports, playing on their phone, solving puzzles together. Random coworkers keep stopping by my... — read more
What should I do about criminal background
I found out one of my peers who is a senior manager has a criminal background. Not sure if I should report her. I am pretty sure the company is not aware of it.
Doctor said I need to stay at home for a few weeks to recover from a procedure
Should I apply for the short term disability? Is it job-protected? I’ve never received an ‘IM’ performance rating. How likely is it that I would fall into the category of being terminated without a severance package? I have been getting along with... — read more
Do employees in India have the same in office requirements?
Do our WFIP staff have to be in the office 3-4 days per week for 8 hours a day too? I realized I haven't heard a word about it from anyone, ever, so am curious how evenly the rules are being applied. Probably another best kept secret to alienate... — read more
Attitude
Girl in 3WF has been openly playing Solitaire ALL morning. The most IDGAF move I’ve ever seen.