How many of you hold Citi bank accounts. Do you close it for good knowing current operating scenarios?

India based VP's trying to control US based employees. They don't have proper understanding of Business or Technology. Just clean office politics and managers trying to save money by offloading work to India. I know in some projects, Indian managers... — read more 

This is becoming a new trend. Jane and senior execs charting all over the world to be anywhere but near the employee base they are chilling before the mass exodus. She is just avoiding the overall problem she contributed to.

Citi is advertising on changes . It brought employees from Microsoft, JP and other companies. The existing platform is not changed yet and new comers are treated badly due to office politics. The upcoming layoffs might target new comers than old... — read more 

When will this group be impacted and in which regions?

Can Citi do anything to you if you accept a new job while on garden leave? I cannot understand how this is not anti-competitive.

Is everyone already looking for a new role at this point given that there will be a bloodletting in January? After applying for over ten jobs in corporate banking, I haven't heard anything back. Is anyone else seeing the same thing? Are there... — read more 

Enjoy a reprieve for the next week. January is going to be brutal. My team and others will be working ba--s out till earnings and despite that some of us are going to get the axe. Fun times…

There are gender fluid individuals, who on any given day will decide to be considered “male” or “female”. You can’t ask them which they decide to be for that day as it makes them feel uncomfortable but you need to address them correctly. You are... — read more 

I’ve been hearing about the layoffs but I thought these had been going on already now I keep reading 1Q2024 w brutal numbers. However our regional office is hiring lots of people in my department although not same function. My boss keeps telling... — read more 

My review was submitted by my manager. He/she has not scheduled a meeting yet and I'm going on holiday break in next couple of days. What do you think? I know they have until like mid-January to hold meetings. Should I be worried or think I'm on the... — read more 

I'm not asking any of you to share any insider info you might have. I'm just wondering if things have already been decided and the leadership is just waiting for the right moment to start implementing whatever's coming or are things still up in the... — read more 

I see some contractors let go

Anyone aware of any layoffs that happened in the Mississauga office? I heard one QA person was let go in November, but that's about it. It's been quiet here.

Have only been in it for a few months but people are always whining about pay when at least in my area it's one of the highest paying employers, people mad about only getting 8k bonus (was lucky to even have 5k at any place else), people mad about... — read more 

As bonus is paid end of Jan but layoff continue till end of Q1'24, will we get bonus if we are in the layoff list?

Is that what the future is going to look like? That's my worst fear. Always being on the lookout for layoffs. I have anxiety as it is, so something like this would only serve to drastically intensify it. I hope we have one big round next year so we... — read more 

Heard few more financial companies are also preparing for their layoffs and not planning to hire till end of July/ end of 2024. It’s going to be a tough game. Specially for visa holders.

Ratings early announcement with layoffs?

For the whole 'work from wherever you want' thing for the next ten days? Are we supposed to think our overlords are so, so generous for allowing us such a luxury? How kind of them! I'm in awe of their kindness and consideration for us regular... — read more 

I have heard that some of the tech team members from Shadman's team(CIO) have been moved from one department to another. One of the MDs mentioned that the people are being moved so that their positions can be saved up to some extent. The risk is not... — read more 

Such filters as “work from home” and salary amount. Yeah, yeah, I know, right about now the comments are forming of: “no one is hiring right now man”,” everyone is laying off”. Keep in mind this is NOT a permanent state of being forever never to be... — read more 

There are tons of angry, worried, resentful posts out there. People concerned about being let go before, during or after Christmas. People angry with the way the layoffs are unfolding. Other’s upset as to the reasons “why we are at this juncture”. ... — read more 

I know people who have "flipped the switch," to put it like that, since they know nothing will happen before the second half of January and are acting like business as usual. They are able to think about the coming holidays without stressing. I'm not... — read more 

Jane has seemingly tied things to the 4Q 2023 earnings report, which is Friday, Jan 12. Obviously, during this event, she/Mark will mention the number of employees getting dismembered. Do you think people will get tapped on the shoulder before or... — read more 

Is this department safe?

In 2024, when is the right time to look for internal career opportunities?

Just wondering if I could get a lower score in the What category if I’m not coming in three days a week.

Citi has very high standards, at least on paper: Genius Star OK S**t Everyone in the comments below are saying that unless you are doing something exceptional you should be 3, and if you do just a slight mistake - 4. What I do not... — read more 

Been with Citi for only 12 months. Given that a 4 is bad. Is 3/4 considered the same? Although 3 is how and 4 is what. It still doesn't seem good. What does a 3/4 eating really mean? And what's your stance on whether those ratings will be apart... — read more 

Thanks Jane. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/15/citigroup-employees-told-they-can-work-remotely-until-new-year.html

90% will remain so hustle ppl

If you feel you didn't deserve a 4 rating due to bad management experience and them trying to make you look awful. Do you have to acknowledge the 4 rating on workday? What happens if you do not acknowledge you had the talk?

So I've been hearing about layoffs for a while now. And ever since I've started it's been a huge hiring spree position after position for tons of roles, so I don't get how this makes sense given that they also plan to lay off. Also, has anyone... — read more 

I am a bit shocked to receive this rating despite the fact that I worked quite hard this year. Worried this is going to impact my future prospects at Citi. How bad is this rating?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-13/citi-offers-partial-early-bonuses-to-encourage-staff-departures