Freedom has come. I have landed a ki-ler position that actually says WFH is where its people are happiest and they are happy to allow it. So how do I go about resigning? Is there some procedure for that? I’ve been counting the years to do this!

BNY used to be a good company to work for BNY cares about their employees BNY is on a path to its own demise

I thought managers were supposed to manage, and that all our bloated procedures supposedly served a purpose. Out of all the meetings we had lately, maybe one or two were actually useful, the rest were a complete waste of time. Most of us actually... — read more 

Benefits Information for U.S. Employees January 21, 2025 NEW U.S. SEPARATION PAY PLAN Introducing a new BNY U.S. Separation Pay Plan (to replace U.S. Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plan (SUB Plan)) This February we are transitioning from BNY's... — read more 

There is a rumor that all of operations will be cut in half next year. Anyone hear anything solid?

Anyone know when we got bonus points the last two years? I can’t remember, I just want to get them and get out along with my match if we’re even getting any this year. I pray it’s not more shares. Also people who get actual bonuses up yours. Most... — read more 

BNY Mellon recently declared that “culture isn’t built in conference rooms—it’s built in moments like this,” referring to a stationary bike marathon. One bike, eight hours, and a simple question: How far can we go when everyone contributes their... — read more 

More are being chopper soon and as a mgr seeing the intentional bs behind it, forced ratings , blocked promotions and much more, i’d love to help get any ball rolling for a lawsuit against this place

Day 1,342 in the corporate wasteland. Communication are ghostly whispers in the dark, never reaching the frontline. Leadership? Vanished. We wander through endless corridors with no map, no guidance, only the echo of “figure it out.” Attrition... — read more 

How our beloved institution seems to have lost its soul and senior talent. At BNY Mellon, "strategic alignment" appears to be more of a psychological endurance test than a business principle. It feels like we're in a corporate escape room where the... — read more 

I’m having issues logging into my laptop today. It keeps trying to install software from the software center unsuccessfully. It also says my device has been disabled. The IT help desk said there’s a bigger ticket out there. Is anyone else having a... — read more 

Any truth to no work from home in 2026?

It began, as these things often do, with a badge scan and a fruit tray. Robin Vince and the Executive Committee descended upon Lake Mary two weeks ago, bringing with them a whirlwind of strategic platitudes, pre-cleared talking points, and a... — read more 

I am about to join wealth management marketing and would like to learn more about it. Can someone provide me insight into how is the work life balance and the bonus range? The HR mentioned that the bonus range is anywhere between 20-45% in marketing... — read more 

Working at this bank feels like watching a reality show with no script. Ideas fly around, half of them make no sense, and somehow projects still move forward like it’s all totally normal. I just sit there wondering when someone will notice how crazy... — read more 

In recent months, I have had multiple people on my team leave BNY and I am the only person left. Should I finally demand a real raise? 5%+?

Had a meeting with HR this afternoon about a few days a few months ago where I had no transportation to work and was relying on an evening ride to get my badge swipe. My direct management was aware and, supposedly, fine with it. Our team also has the... — read more 

For two years straight I have not written mid-year or year-end comments for myself and it’s had no impact on me. I am a director reporting to a senior director. I write constructive comments for my directs, but I just don’t care and feel that no one... — read more 

Looking at the feedback and followups from the flaccid ‘fireside chat’ meetings, you will see that Eliza was used to collate responses and determine what the outcomes were. There are bullets that spouted off management groomed responses. All you see... — read more 

Does anybody know more about the cuts?

What are software engineer bonuses like in PA and Lake Mary? For associates, senior associates, and VP levels?

Extended from to May. Don't let up on the gas. Get out!

One of the worst companies i have ever worked for and getting worse by the day. I dont see how they continue to be allowed to operate like this or pull as much bs as they do to their customers and employees. Robin and his cronies need to go

Specifically section 4.6. I'll wait. For example. If you accept a new position in January of 2026, you will not receive any grade level change, title change of compensation change until March 2027.

Work from home people impacted across several locations in Operations.

Per news article from Ignites, BNY cut 3400 staff in the past 12 months and paid out $250 in severance. Also mentioned in the article that approximately 50% of staff are now based outside the US; before Robin this was 40%.

How long do you think you have before being cut?

The title explains all, let's put salary band information into this thread.

Pretty sure BNY is violating that one. 25 people or more from a location requires them to notify 30 days in advance of layoffs or they get fined. I know of atleast 15 just yesterday and there were more releases monday and Tuesday as well. All out of... — read more 

So is there a way for promotion if your manager has not nominated you? Considering your manager is only at VP level and is like your HR manager only. Can someone from the top or anyone else push your promotion if not direct manager?

Has anyone gotten in trouble for using too much in office exemption time - Whether that is weather related, or for the adhoc flexibility option. Specifically referring to upper management less direct management.

Hi All, Does anyone have experience with a medical exception that can change their working arrangement? Are they lenient on the conditions that may qualify for this? What is the process? What was the end result? Was documentation needed? Did you... — read more 

Use your time to learn and get education. You have over 10k per year in Tuition reimbursement. Start using them the day you are eligible. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

At BNY, leadership isn’t something you do—it’s something you post about. In this gilded age of corporate theater, where substance is optional but hashtags are mandatory, BNY has perfected the art of appearing important while doing absolutely nothing... — read more 

Received my get out of jail card this week and I'm over the top delighted. Over the last 10 years, this place has become so toxic, it's sickening. Pay for performance is a joke. Senior managers, who don't know the staff or what they do, are... — read more 

In orgs that reward visibility over results, advancement goes to the safest pick, not the strongest performer… the chosen few keep things calm, nod along, and soothe the people above them… Real competence can unsettle because it exposes gaps and... — read more 

Quick question: Did all of the forced piped former BNY employees receive a "not eligible for rehire" tag on their employment file?

Since HR is basically worthless, anybody know for sure if you can work during the separation period? There's conflicting info in the paperwork I received. I know you couldn't during the SUB pay days, but I thought that changed when it switched to the... — read more