Due to a compiling issue - leaders promoting/favoring the most vocal...most departments have reached a point where nobody in charge has any idea what's going on. This is important, as it highlights the current trend of diversion. Every department... — read more 

Toxic work ethic has locked up competence and thrown away the key.... Data analytics are inherantly flawed at virtually every level.. indeed, any attempt rally at this point will lack the foundation to do so as the very metrics themselves have failed... — read more 

I mean seriously, the leadership speaks out of both sides of their mouth. In quarterlies they tout how strong the bank is...record profits etc. Then they turn to their employees and say its a challenging market and raises aren't going to be what... — read more 

I find it funny that this group was so underwhelmed by the response to the employee survey that no one even posted about it. Can we all just agree to not take it next year since taking it is all they care about?

Received an LOE for going into the office 2/3 days one week where I got manager approval and alerted them a week in advance in writing! Stay safe out there

I worked at another company that was a minor sponsor of the Charlotte Hornets and employees would often get offers to free tickets to attend games and concerts at the arena. My desk looks INTO the BofA stadium and not once have I ever been offered... — read more 

Excessive closeness might be a detriment: In a 2018 study, researchers used digital devices to record actual interactions between co-workers before and after their firm switched from cubicles to an open floor plan. They found that face-to-face... — read more 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/08/09/remote-work-offices-floorplan-privacy/

Feels a little weird calling out sick for just a cold with cough and runny nose but don't feel that it is fair to everybody else going in to the office to spread germs in an open seating arrangement. Even pre-covid before the 3 day requirement... — read more 

Heard someone in GWIM ops advertising fidelity to FA's on calls. Claims a relative of sorts works there and its so much better. It's the beginning of the end.

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

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 

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?

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

Anyone actually get a call from their band 2 leader about RTO?

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

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 

Does anyone know when will BAC resume it again?

#REF

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?

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 

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 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. 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 

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 

I know that the calls for mental health leave had increase dramatically

What functions are located in central and north NJ?

Has anybody tried to do this?

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 

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 

To other B4’s, what is your total compensation? Looking to better determine the pay range of the band.

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 

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?

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 

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 

I've heard there might be more layoffs before the end of July. Is this real?