"It is our expectation that U.S. home prices, as an aggregate, will decline by single digits in 2023 and single digits again in 2024." "The problem is, there are a ton of investors sitting in money market funds passively. The answer is making our... — read more
are we ready to call it, return to our pj’s yet?
https://fortune.com/2023/06/05/half-finance-workers-would-quit-bosses-required-them-more-time-in-office/
silly number of Indians here
Never worked at a place so absolutely flooded with unqualified Indian headcount. Most offshore produce next to no quality work even after a yr of hand holding.
Stacked ranking - why Scharf is using it, why it might be discriminatory, and why BONY Mellon ended up paying a huge fine
Stacked ranking is now in full swing at Wells Fargo. Previously, Scharf used stacked ranking at Bank of NY Mellon and it became a tool to fire Americans and offshore jobs to India. It worked until during an audit last year by DOL found a large... — read more
Desk critters
Hey everyone! Quick question… how are you handling the influx of bugs including roaches at your workstations in the office buildings? Now that summer is approaching we are getting all sorts of 6 to 8-legged friends coming inside to collaborate with... — read more
Town halls
All they do is repeat and repeat the same phrases all the time. How come none of them get bored of it?
Training- ROFLMAO
At least training is providing some comic relief. Took Complaints and Records Management last week. Knowledge check - don’t tell anyone where you work because you are responsible for managing every complaint you hear… from the Uber driver, your... — read more
Get ready!
You are dreaming if you think there will be no more layoffs. This is only the beginning. They will be moving thousands of jobs to India and the slums. Chainsaw Charlie is going to cut 60 percent of our work force by year end. He needs to finish off... — read more
WF reference question
Potentially in some trouble, ultimately due to long-term issues with anxiety and depression. If I get fired (or "laid off" but really fired), will that show up on my formal WF reference? Or will they just give dates? I have a previous WF manager... — read more
550 California St
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2023/06/05/buyer-under-contract-for-steeply-discoutned.html So they we bought the building back in 2005 for 108 Million. Great location right across from the BofA building, next to Omni, around the... — read more
I just had an idea to help Charlie do a much better job running this bank.
Instead of hiring one Yes-man after the next, Charlie needs to invest in a respected team of “devil’s advocates”. He needs advisors who are strong, confident, honest and have the foresight to stop him before some of his bad decisions get off the... — read more
Thank God tomorrow is layoff Tuesday
Please let it be the pompous a$$es and over dramatic be-ouches in Control and BSA out in west des moines
Thoughts on the 30 Minute Personal Interviews of our Leaders?
Might have started out as a good idea, but it went off track. The interviews have been too over the top in an attempt to “make it fun”, but the result has been unprofessional and a lost opportunity. I’m guessing the Managers who are being... — read more
Mortgage
When will Charlie finally finish off mortgage? The HMCs that are left are pathetic. Our processors closers and underwriters that are left are the bottom of the barrel. India is screwing up everything they do. Realtors builders and borrowers... — read more
What is the most positive thing about working here?
I’ve been given a job offer in project management. I see a lot of downside but is there any upside?
It’s that time of year again
Early talent season is upon us. Gosh I love looking at those excited young faces. A bunch of kids fresh out of school ready to prove themselves in this fair meritocracy we call corporate America. Eager to jump on those stretch opportunities that the... — read more
Transferring remote exception to another role
Does anyone know if it’s impossible for one that has a remote exception to move roles internally and move the exception with them? Is this something that can be negotiated in an internal move?
Layoffs in June
Is there even a small chance that there'll be no layoffs this month?
Any word on new comp plan for mortgage?
Typically that’s rolled out in Q1 but I guess it’s delayed to Q3? Any insight? I’m actually thinking we may get a nice bump to comp. I know this board is all doom and gloom on mortgage but I think WF really does want to keep all the top folks in... — read more
Former DM curious about sales culture
Full disclosure I was forced into this dreaded DM job when Wachovia was acquired. Was there several years (Cali market) and worked with the sc-mmiest of the sc-m some of where mentioned in the WSJ. Curious to know how things have channgrd since many... — read more
Branch Managers
I’m posting this out of curiosity if anyone else is experiencing this with their branch managers. My branch manager constantly takes over an hour lunch breaks and leaves early EVERY DAY between 330-430pm. You would think since she’s salary she would... — read more
2020, Can't blame the former regime
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wells-fargo-seeks-settle-banking-170042899.html Chuckles, this is all you.
Can we manage a loan? No.
https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2023/06/02/mcdonalds-hq-owner-sues-wells-fargo-bank-of-america/ We can't even manage a loan correctly. How are we even in business?
Business execution consultant is a dead end job
No transferable skills, don’t produce anything, makes PowerPoint decks and uses buzzwords
I hate the amount of acronyms in this place.
RTO, RCSA, MRA, SHRP, and every fu----g platform gets alphabet soup name as well.
Number of employees
Is there a way to know how many employees we've lost in the last 6 months? Not just through layoffs, but also through attrition and those who have retired. I've been trying to find a current total number of employees at Wells Fargo to prove a point... — read more
Bank of NY Mellon - during Scharf tenure found to have wanton discrimination against black women
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ofccp/ofccp20221121 Looks like old Cuckie Scharf gotta real bad history of discrimination against a certain class of people. He fought hard to resist a shareholder demand to conduct a racial audit...and now you... — read more
Performance Improvement Plans and rehiring
If I resign while under a performance improvement plan, am I added to the Do Not Hire list? Can I come back later into a different position? After a year or so? Wells is a major employer in my town. I am in a hub city. Anyone know? Business... — read more
What do people think about agile?
Positive or negative? Looking at a role on agile team
Walkout has been successful.
We had a successful day of resisting RTO and lowering productivity. My team of Business Execution Consultants stood in solidarity as we did no work together. Let’s continue to lower productivity in protest of RTO. Workers of Wells - know that there... — read more
Carrie Tolstedt settles case for $3 million- she got off easier than elizabeth holmes
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/banking/article275981206.html investors. That money is in addition to $500 million previously paid by Wells Fargo. Tolstedt also agreed to pay other remedies totaling close to $2 million, according... — read more
New Tech Work From Office Requirement
Just heard that our tech agile teams must now be in the office 3 days a week to be compliant or else. Any bets a 5 day minimum is next?
Another JPM retread executive joins WFC
https://www.investmentnews.com/wells-fargo-hires-another-jpmorgan-executive-for-wealth-management-238240
Wells 401k plan - minus .57% return since 12/31/2020
This is absolutely ridiculous. Who is managing these accounts, DEI hires? I would have been better off with a high interest savings account.
Where can I learn more about the unions?
I have been at the same level for ten years and want to get promoted. Anyone have websites?
The walkout begins.
Workers of Wells Fargo. You have been oppressed by your management. This corrupt institution has oppressed your communities. You are better than this. Turn your badges in. Drop your laptops off. And never look back. The future is uncertain... — read more
Sign this for Charlie please.
Sign this for Charlie please: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/wfwu
06/08/23 CB Layoffs
CB is announcing more layoffs on 06/08/23.