I am planning my team’s Christmas party this year and need help coming up with a list of songs. Can you please provide any suggestions? Th party will last 4 hours. I was thinking each hour will have the best hits from a different decade: -1st hr:... — read more
Who dares tell an Emperor that he has no clothes...
The level of incompetence and laziness is rampant. Countrywide is back. Metrics and quality reviews are challenged until the reviewer finally bows their head and makes it green. Everything is smoke and mirrors. If one questions, like the Red Queen... — read more
Facebook friend with your manager?
Would you accept your manager’s Facebook friend request?
BAC takes the tech division of labor a step further
BAC takes the division of labor a step further. It ensures that it is not totally dependent on any one individual in all areas so that anyone can be replaced like a spare part at any time. Hi-tech and any form of productive creativity cannot flourish... — read more
Yōkoso
Always a pleasure.
If you are a veteran technology employee, you may be unhireable if you get let go
I really thought my decade of experience at Bank of America would put me ahead of the crowd when it came to getting a new job. Now I see why so many former employees come crawling back as consultants over and over. I was terminated over 5 months ago... — read more
Time to practice French
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-04/bofa-s-brexit-planners-are-said-to-have-mulled-bigger-paris-move
Can coworkers date?
Seems like nowadays there are constant reports of s-xual harassment in the news. Is it still possible to ask a coworker out on a date without worrying about being accused of s-xual harassment?
Many posts here lately
I like it. Keep it up. Especially in the evening. As always I read it before going to bed.
Karma is a beautiful thing
Previous manager who laid off multiple people on my team apparently got laid off and showed up at a job interview at my new company. Fortunately the individual lacked the required qualifications and was passed over. Karma makes me smile.
Load of Cathy's BS along with her Circus Leaders
What a load of BS... Good to know Cathy and her circus leaders have this whole thing under control... I can't leave this place fast enough! http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/banking/article176142261.html
November 15, 2017
Bank of America just laid off people today, right before the holidays!
Layoff Decision Process
I got laid off in 6/2017 and I would like to know what the process is on how selection is made for choosing staff to get laid off within the department. Looking for answers from persons who may know about the process directly. Is it the direct... — read more
BofA Paid me twice....
I just got Laid off from Bank of America (9/2017, after 25 years). I received my severance as stated, but now they say that due to "Late submission/Processing of Separation Information", they duplicated a paycheck, basically a double pay for unused... — read more
Layoffs 11/3
Layoffs in janitorial staffing. 300 to be let go in UK.
Severance
Beware that your payroll is all In order . I got my severance signed the agreement to not sue thn got a year audit on my payroll . Day laid off I get a bill for over $6k saying ooops we audited you just now and you owe due to payroll mistakes since... — read more
Ezlink phone
An distant relative works for the bank in a different department than I do. We are both in the mywork program. She has something called an Ezlink phone. I have no idea what this is. However, she told me they just refreshed her equipment, she got a... — read more
Layoffs Foreclosure Amon Carter: Ft Worth
3 in foreclosure let go this morning
Fined by UK
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-23/merrill-lynch-fined-45-million-by-u-k-for-failing-to-report-transactions
Describe your job
If you had to pick a movie to describe your job, which movie would it be?
Technology Analyst(Software Engineers) layoffs
Does the Bank layoff software engineers or just other IT people? I mean the software engineers automate tasks which lead to other layoffs so... How can the bank hire and layoff people in the same time span?
Bank of America Layoffs 2018
When will things improve, I am still hearing about layoffs in Charlotte.
Year-end bonus and voluntarily resigning
I am considering leaving the bank voluntarily and expect to receive a job offer from another company within the next few months. What is the cutoff for receiving the year-end bonus and 2% annual company contribution if I resign? Do I have to be an... — read more
401K Loan, Layoff and Distrobution
Question to all, I got laid off in 6/2017, I know about penalty on loans that existing, however, can I make an early distrobution from my 401K in calendar year 2018? I know about the penalties and tax implications, however, is there anything that... — read more
Cannot access from work computer
Anyone knows how to access this site from my work computer?
Blue Cross or Aetna is better?
Now when the insurance enrollment had started I have to pick an insurance company again to fit me and my kids and husband's needs.I've always had Aetna PPO.I know its more than BCBS,but I think its because its better.Can anyone advise if its worth... — read more
Charlotte Commute From Hell
Who else has a Charlotte commute from hell? 70 minutes to go 18 miles this morning. Wake up bank execs - your employees are miserable! Maybe that's how you want it to be!
Free donuts Friday
It would be a very good idea for management to buy donuts this Friday.
Good bank!
As an Bank of America employee I can see that this bank has good working environment for all - employees and clients too. Thanks him for that! (https://boalocations.com)
BofA’s Bessant on layoffs: ‘We’ll continue to responsibly transform the workforce’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/banking/article176142261.html
18 months severance???
I was told that the associates laid off yesterday were given 18 months severance, no matter how long their tenure. Could they be pulling my leg?
This is a very sad moment folks
After many years working in IT I was let go recently. First time being let go during my career and having always been dedicated to my job, always wearing the company shirt. This is a very sad moment folks. Hope you don't go through this. It is hard... — read more
Why stay?
I wonder why people stay in this company when there is a constant threat of layoffs.
New hires impacted by this?
Were any new FTE's (straight out of college hires) impacted by this? Any H1B's impacted as well (full time employees) not contractors?
What are the Hubs now?
With all the layoffs and "hub consolidations" what are the cities that host hub sites now? What if you work in a state with a Hub site but are miles away (50) and currently my work? There is nobody else on my team or in my role at this Hub location... — read more
Possible Thursday (9/28) layoffs at AT&T
I was warned that something big was happening on Thursday but I was not impacted. I will not feel secure until 1pm tomorrow (there are always surprises). However from what I can tell this is a continuation of hub consolidation. If you are a mywork... — read more