So go brown, and you could make on average $170k a year. If only BAC workers had a union, we get "graced" with 2% a year if you crush it Piece of sh-t bank
COVID in OFFICE!
Careful... COVID is spreading at the office at several sites. Ugh. I’ve never considered accommodations, but now seems to be a good time of year to get that ball rolling. My kid has severe asthma, so I’m not interested in our family dealing with this... — read more
What subtle signs you see when your layoff is close
Anyone get laid off and if so did you notice signs after the fact? I feel like my time is coming. What are the not obvious signs?
Merrill hiring freeze
Anyone have any updates as to when the hiring freeze will be lifted on the Merrill side? Looking to move internally but was just informed that the freeze is still in effect although I feel new positions are posted daily on the careers site
Rto calls
Anyone actually get a call from their band 2 leader about RTO?
Accommodations
Has anyone contacted accommodations for additional work from home days I have one colleague who received 8 extra days a month and 1 who was told they didn’t have to RTO until May 2025
RTO
Love watching leaders on webex talk about the “return to office push” as they sit on their cozy corner office… trying to convince us it’s necessary to return to our open floor plan space (which is absurdly horrible)! Give up the office and then tell... — read more
BAC Stock Buybacks?
Does anyone know when will BAC resume it again?
Managers getting reprimanded for their team not RTOing
My peer said our manager is now getting pressured because a couple people on our team aren’t in the office enough. Anyone know if this is true and/or how widespread, or if our manager is just paranoid and trying to stay under the radar?
Constructive Dismal?
Any markets experiencing financial centers reducing/eliminating CRS's? The way our ML is going about it seems like constructive dismissal. Literal email went out to FCM's stating those CSR's who choose not to apply for RB positions will be moved to... — read more
For all those sycophants who said they had studies to show WFH can't work
https://thehill.com/business/4110598-remote-employees-work-longer-and-harder-studies-show/ RTO conflicts with BofA's ESG policies and commitments but that's never addressed. Average of 72 minutes commuting per day x everyone told to RTO = +/-... — read more
The dreaded if it’s a holiday still in 3 days
The faq was updated that now if theirs is a holiday you’re expected in 3 days a week. Before it was up to your manager if the holiday counted as wfh or in office. Wonder how long it will be before there’s no wfh. It’s going to ruin it for other... — read more
Agile is a fraud
Agile is a fraud. Isn't it amazing how it has been in IT culture for over a decade and yet everyone needs coaching like it's the first time it's been seen? Agile might be good for a brand new product, but a massively regulated entity like BAC, it... — read more
Salary / bonus review
Is it possible/feasible to ask for a salary / bonus review? The external market seems to be paying more than I am getting. Would like to stay at BOA, but something needs to happen, salary / bonus wise. Or is that career su----e, especially if I... — read more
https://www.forbes.com/sites/glebtsipursky/2023/07/21/the-mental-health-crisis-caused-by-the-return-to-office/amp/
I know that the calls for mental health leave had increase dramatically
Does BAC have any office in Iselin, Bridge Water in NJ?
What functions are located in central and north NJ?
Is it possible to receive severance in installments?
Has anybody tried to do this?
Open seating has me in tears
I know it’s ridiculous (maybe I’m PMSing), but I am literally crying because I hate the open seating so much. This is horrible! The lights are so bright that ha have a ponding headache, keyboard & mouse are NOT ergonomic (so I’ll be getting... — read more
Bank Of America Preparing For $52b Loss
Despite the big headlines proclaiming that US banks have passed recent stress tests with flying colors, it appears they will be hit with higher capital reserve requirements to brace for more credit... — read more
B4 Compensation
To other B4’s, what is your total compensation? Looking to better determine the pay range of the band.
401k investment allocations
What funds are you investing in for your Bank 401k? I don't feel like we have a lot of options but want to get an idea of what the best allocation is for huge growth in order to retire in 15-20 years. 401k balance is slightly over 500k now. I feel... — read more
Double standards
What bothers me the most in the whole story about RTO are the double standards. I don't know if you have noticed, but some people easily get away with ignoring requests to go back to the office, while others don't?
Childcare Plus is a CROCK
Anyone else struggling this summer with this supposed benefit of child care plus.. ya know, the one they claim helps supposedly cover childcare expenses?!? Two months later and several rejected claims.. I GIVE UP! It’s impossible and I promise you my... — read more
If a band 2 calls you about RTO is it a warning for formal action?
Had some major issues starting in June and I am not sure if I am in 3 days for the 4 out of 6. Pretty close but not sure I made the cut. I plan on going in 5 days a week until further notice, but I’m concerned I’ll be flagged during this round of... — read more
Rumors about more layoffs
I've heard there might be more layoffs before the end of July. Is this real?
Badge swipe reports
Report will come out soon. You need to be in office 3 days per week 4 out of 6 weeks. Anyone on list will get called by their band 2 and need an explanation. It’s unclear on how the 6 weeks is determined though. Not sure if it’s rolling or some... — read more
Bank of America CLT uptown office space moving to South?
I don't want to speculate, but there are rumors that the uptown office space is going to be relocated to the south.
Jamie Diamond
Jamie Diamond came out and said if you don't like long commutes into the office than go work some where else. Went onto say remote work is no longer cutting it. Get ready BOA the hand writing is on the wall
Anyone else see/hear Congressional hearing, questioning FBI Director and what he let slip about BofA?
FBI Director, Christopher Wray, openly admitted that BofA hands over customer information all the time, w/o a warrant and even w/o even being asked to do so. One particular subject...any customer that makes a g-n purchase automatically has their... — read more
Remote work could spark an $800 billion crash in office prices around the world
Forget the corporate RTO double-speak babble about collaboration (blah, blah, blah). THIS is what's driving RTO: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/commercial-real-estate-crash-office-building-prices-remote-work-pandemic-2023-7 — read more
Health has no price
Too much stress definitely has huge health consequences. I don't understand why most of us prioritize job over health? I will definitely not do that anymore.
Starting to look for remote work outside
sick of playing bosses' games to make us come in somehow - holding town halls and important meetings in-person "required" on days we are supposed to be remote, yet the bosses never show up. Started to look for full-time remote today. found a few good... — read more
Agile
Is anybody else utterly tired of all the agile bullcr-p or is that just me?
IT consulting gigs
I've heard from various people that B of A no longer is contract hiring separate roles for testing, etc and that the PMs are required to do it as well as a lot of other things not ordinarily under the PM "umbrella" as part of their role, working... — read more
Full remote opportunities
I can't find a better full remote opportunity, although there are people here who claim that there are many such opportunities out there. Would love to hear your experiences.