https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/2023/12/citigroup-brutal-job-cuts
Any idea how 2023 bonuses will compare to 2022?
Will they be 50% of what they were last year? Zero? Same? Surely some senior management folks on here who can share what they have heard
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Everyone laid off will get warn pay (60/90) days?
Is everyone who is being laid off as a part of this restructuring effort will be given warn period/pay (60/90) days? Did any MD who was let go mid-Nov is getting warn pay? What about the rest of org: Directors, SVPs, etc that will be laid off in Jan?... — read more
Positive criticism is welcome at Citi!
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CTI Layoffs
Anyone know if any MDs were laid off from Mike Whitaker or Jim Adams organization?
why they are hiring and not having a freeze
Why is citi still hiring and issuing offer letters and not doing a freeze when we are laying off thousands . Or is the company planning to sacrifice those newer ones during the culling
Citi Germany
Any insides to what extend Citi Europe/Germany will be impacted?
Benefits
I started back in March. I am wondering has Citi always been behind the curve when it comes to benefits and bonus. No pension or extra contribution into 401k No stock options or stock purchase place Insurance is way too high only 8 weeks... — read more
The truth about Citi
Not sure why they had to mask the cost-cutting with the term "restructuring". It is pure cost-cutting, let's be honest.But from what I have seen from the inside, it is needed - Citi is like a government institution - there are many people working... — read more
Services...
Opening a thread specifically for services. Any intel anyone can share on layoffs in TTS and/or securities will be helpful to track here. Any knows anything?
Will ICG risk be affected?
What positions, countries/locations, levels (C10-15)? Any insights?
Honestly...
I have worked at Citi and another top US bank (XYZ) and can say that XYZ's employees are miles ahead. Most of my colleagues at Citi (middle office) can barely speak English, the emails and documents they write are borderline readable and sometimes I... — read more
How to access my 401k contribution after leaving Citi
Hi, Guys, I need to know how much I have contributed to my 401k account while I was in Citi. How do I find out? What is the website and number to call? Thank you!
Proactive is the best way to reduce the stress: Let's share our CV updating tips
For me, the first thing is to try to reduce it to two pages. I have many years of experience, and my CV expanded to 4 pages. Also, the market is bad, the old CV that got me many interviews does not seem enough. Please share your CV polishing... — read more
Placement Companies
Please share the information on preferred vendors for other banks. I am personally interested in bank jobs, so I am asking for recruiters and placement companies in that sector.
How are we supposed to enjoy the Christmas season?
I'm usually so excited as soon as we enter December, but that is missing this year. How am I supposed to focus on lights and gifts and a tree when all I can think about are January layoffs? Did they really have to announce layoffs so much in advance... — read more
Surrounded by id--ts . . .
Reading the comments on Slido, is it any wonder why management wants to fire tens of thousands of people? 1- One loser asks if Jane can "expediate" the process. Can you please do spell-check or consult a dictionary before sending a message to the... — read more
Lot of Director/SVP do not work at all
Just meetings and team politics
Will Jane Respond?
Plenty of questions already asked on Slido....but when will our CEO answer?
I don't feel valued at work anymore
I used to, years ago. But things have shifted drastically and I now feel like a number and nothing else. Citi used to, if nothing else, respect its best employees and reward merit. What happened to that? When did we shift to punishing the best... — read more
Next round of layoffs in Dec or Jan?
Any word on whether next round of layoffs would be announced in Dec or later in Jan? I found the email communication from different leaders 2 weeks ago to be quite vague.
To the bystanders
Jane Fraser's sweeping changes are going to put Citi in a good strategic place. To those unwilling to adapt to these changes, you're the exact definition of bystanders. The message is crystal clear, we have a fast moving train so please stand... — read more
You guys astound me.
Post after post of “when are they laying off next”,”who will it be”,”what level will it include”,”which regions” etc….. Who care? I’m telling you now, and I’ll place it in all caps to draw attention….OTHER SECTORS ARE HIRING!!! Forget the... — read more
YE evals moving from Jan to Dec?
My C16 has been given guidance that year end evaluations AND comp convos are moving from Jan 2024 to Dec 2023..just for this year This means any comp changes happen before year is over. Anyone gotten similar info?
Next Round
Has anyone else heard 12/13 as the next date for hearing about more changes?
Vote Against Jane
If you are a member of the Citi Group common stock fund in your 401k you get a proxy each year. Make your voice heard and vote against Jane for the board! You can even make your vote anonymous!
Jane is really going to have her ask Jane anything?
I will bet they will dodge the Project Bora Bora questions.
10 Public Finance Bankers Leave for Rival
Free article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/citi-bankers-leave-jefferies-municipal-203105781.html From Bloomberg (quoted... — read more
Terrible game of musical chairs
Article: Citigroup's curious restructuring: "Chairs moved around" https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/2023/11/citigroup-restructuring So the CEO's still just moving these higher ups around? I know some people are leaving on their own too... — read more
Four days are not enough
Four days are not enough for me to feel refreshed and recharged - not with everything we have to deal with on a daily basis lately. I don't think any amount of time off would help me feel good about going to work again. Citi utterly decimated both my... — read more
Tis the Citi way: Incompetent Leadership 101
We all know Citi has been bloated from a headcount standpoint. However, layoffs will only satiate Wall Street so long…. Leadership team is just rearranging chairs on a boat about to crash vs figuring out how to steer clear of the iceberg.
I'm worried it's about to continue
I know this is an irrational fear, I know we know we are done for the year, but I still have this feeling I can't get rid of that's making me think they're gonna drop even more cuts on us as soon as next week. I'm this close to quitting and accepting... — read more
8 x 8 structure
anyone has more information on this?
Layoffs are a tell-tale sign of a failed company
And Citi is failing majorly.
Enjoy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! I know everything about Citi is bad right now, but don't let that prevent you from enjoying this day with your family. This is the perfect time to try and let go of this cr-p and recharge your batteries. We all know we'll need it... — read more
Reasoning for who gets cut
Anyone actually know the reasoning on who exactly gets cut? Is it money, length of being there or what else?
24 years services IC
Will I get at least 48 weeks of severance? Is there a cap? The language on the handbook is a bit convoluted.