Is it just me, or is the management intentionally going out of their way to make everything harder for us? It's like they think adding more unnecessary layers to further complicate things is the best thing since sliced bread. What the he-l is... — read more 

I was employed with Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) for approximately 26 years. Throughout my tenure, I remained in good standing with the company and maintained a consistent performance history.. During the first nine months of this year, I reported... — read more 

What a joke. An hour of how great Eliza is. Just come out and tell us that within a few years, we will all be without a job because your precious AI bot will be doing it all. Hey RV, I think your girl Eliza left a little something on your chin... — read more 

A physical employment of Eliza in android form? A keynote read to us by an AI voice circa 2010? A parade of newly appointed MDs patting themselves on the back? A fourth pillar focused on Being More for our Overlords?

Anyone else recently laid off get that email today? I already logged in to Fidelity and accepted the RSU's before they change their mind.

It seems that hope for next year is scarce. Looking at the chatter around 2026, optimism seems nonexistent. Most people don't expect any improvements, on the contrary. No wonder morale has never been lower.

What do developers typically get in yearly increase? What about bonus? I joined as a senior associated in February (US, not NYC). I've heard people say it's $1000. Some say it's 5-15% of your yearly salary. What have other developers had in salary... — read more 

Don’t be. Or at least, don’t take them to heart. They aren’t genuine assessments. They’re just a convenient cover for cuts and reorgs. A bad review might increase the odds of being let go, but it says nothing about your real performance, and... — read more 

Everyone needs to call out or walk off at the same time. Leg them eat the actions of their behavior to staff

Someone I know discovered they were out only because their credentials stopped working mid-morning. No conversation, no thank you, not even a quick call. I never heard of something like this happening before. He has no reason to lie to me, though... — read more 

Heard it here first. Is a merger really in the works between BNY and _ in 2026?

I’ve never been nervous about a review before but this year I really am. Afraid to be marked below for some made up thing no one has ever mentioned before. How is that right to mark a person below when the manager has not said anything all year? ... — read more 

Curious if anyone knows how they verify employment to a prospective employer and what they share? I would imagine it goes through HR and possibly even some sort of automated process? Do they only provide dates of employment and title? Will they... — read more 

It is that time of year to do an honest and open assessment as to the ratings on BNY’s level of toxicity on a personal experience. There are 15 fair and honest evaluation questions. Answer each one with a level of: 0- non toxic 1- lower to somewhat... — read more 

And make no mistake... those that are being laid off and those that stay are both unequivocally SUFFERING ! such an awful third world environment and they insist on using words like Thrive, and Pillars and all kinds of absolute horsesh#t. Thrive my... — read more 

Does anyone know what the current status about internal promoting this year? I heard that they aren’t promoting anyone this year. Does anyone know the pay band for Sr. VP’s?

Has anyone who was forced out due to RTO found an attorney willing to pursue severance claims against BNY? If so, could you share their name?

Last week higher mgmt called me and just straight up told me to stop coming in. Told me I’ll receive my notice in writing in the new year and I’ll receive a few months of pay. Benefits will last until EOY. Ummmmmmm is this normal??? Where’s the... — read more 

The bogus performance reviews about to happen prompted me to post this. I am not venting here rather giving practical advice. Personally I had a great career at BNY before I became subject to the current state. Don’t blame your direct manager- no... — read more 

Oompa Loompa doompadee doo I've got another puzzle for you Oompa Loompa doompadee dee If you are wise you will listen to me What do you get if your manager lies on EOYs like a rat? Pampered and spoiled like a Siamese cat? Blaming the employees is a... — read more 

Welcome to BNY Mellon, where corporate communication is less about informing employees and more about testing their tolerance for absurdity. Think of it as a daily improv show where the punchline is always the same: we don’t believe you. At the top... — read more 

This was the message given by them repeatedly during session calls with mgmt and they are “frustrated” mgmt keeps saying this. Excuse me but you’re either nieve, lying or freaking clueless cause it’s absolutely freakin true

Will be announced to all employees in Spring 2026. Boston employees currently working in the 80% in office model will be offered a stipend to relocate. There are many Boston based employees that still have no in office requirement and that will... — read more 

I'll go first: "Let us operationalize cross functional synergies to maximize stakeholder value."

Just got the cord cut on me last week but only my boss was on the call without HR present. Is this legal?

3 years ago when I interviewed here I was told very explicitly overtime was optional but apparently I am not meeting expectations because I’m not working enough overtime/holidays?? I guess it’s a wrap for me.

Do we have sufficient seats ? any news ?

Good luck to anyone who was force rated with below expectations. There is no PIP this time based on what im hearing . Its straight to termination

All in all, I finally gave this awful bank a truthful and brutally honest review as it’s through a third party. Either way I don’t really care if they find out it was me or not because I’m so done with this toxic bullsh-t we all put ourselves through... — read more 

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others," This quote best summarizes how I would describe BNY. Took a new role at another bank but wanted to say thanks for those who posted on here to help others. I’m gonna miss the... — read more 

Sad day today with Wexford office closing. Years of experience being thrown out the door. No matter the quality of training of new recruits it won’t replace the decades of experience. The clients will notice, but the bank won’t care.

I spent years in BNY, hopping around different departments. I never had some grand master plan — I just kept saying yes to new things, even when they made me uncomfortable. Eventually I landed in a certain role, and that’s where things really kicked... — read more 

After 18 years here, all I can think about is being laid off. That's it. Just praying to be let out of this prison with a safety net. There aren't many available jobs, but I'm confident I'd be able to find something within a few months. I just don't... — read more 

To make move to Manchester from Liverpool being offered old K grade £68k mid point. The old J grade is £54k. I thought they got rid of the J & K bands? But they have kept separate bands? BNYM doing their normal thing to benefit them yet again.

As a people manager I've just been invited to training for the team members I was forced to rank as "achieved some expectations". I'm UK based but appears to be global training. Anyone know what the consequences this year of getting partial is?

This is regarding the new People Team internal hiring policy: So if you apply to and get accepted into a new role that comes with a title change and salary increase, it doesn’t take effect until the FOLLOWING YEAR!! What is the logic here? We’ll just... — read more 

Mine is not. Adjusted for inflation, I am making less today than I was making 10 years ago. Just saying.

Hello, As the title suggests, has anyone received a pay increase without a title promotion (associate to senior associate to vp or so on)? I feel like I am underpayed and my contributions to my team are not reflected in my current salary. Is there... — read more 

BNY has never been about performance, it’s always been who you know. I left years ago because I got tired of the dead-end grind and the constant politics. The culture is still toxic and unprofessional, and anyone still there should take a step back... — read more 

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