It seems unusual to have pay posted a day before actual payday.....anyone else wondering what's up?
Workday - What does "Processing" mean for candidate stage?
When applying internally, I saw the Candidate Stage in Workday go from: Interview --> Processing I had the phone screen and real interview already. For past applications, I've never seen 'Processing'. So obviously I'm wondering if 'Processing ' is... — read more
Salary range
The new salary range for a job on the bottom of workday posts - is total compensation considered in that range (like stocks and bonus)? Or is it base only???
Send me to India for RTO Collaboration
How is it collaboration if half my team is in India , the rest in their respective offices in Charlotte, Arizona and Des Moines ? Like I should drive 40 minutes everyday to go sit in an office where only one other member is from my team and all the... — read more
RIP Your Career 10/14 Thursday
Keep on hearing rumors of 10/14 being the last big date of the year.
RTO when they don't want more attrition
I'm hearing rumors of increased RTO crackdown but I also know that at least certain areas of the bank have lost enough or more people than they wanted to already. Mandating more RTO would bring those numbers even further down. Seems they're already... — read more
WF Internal Interview Tips
Shamelessly self-aggrandize any and all non-verifiable experiences. For example, if you don't know Java, don't say you know Java, because that's easily verifiable. But loose, squishy things like implementing business processes is easily... — read more
Dear WF
It’s not considered collaboration if you’re all sitting quietly next to each other not speaking. This is so lame and useless.
Will Wells Fargo’s San Francisco headquarters head to Texas?
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2022/10/11/wells-fargo-headquarters-texas-las-colinas-wfc.html Writing is on the wall. Wells Fargo is using the same playbook as McKesson and Charles Schwab, deny deny deny, establish a huge regional... — read more
Pto/holidays count as in office days
Was this communicated in a company wide email or somewhere? Or did i imagine this
Governor Abbott Announces New Wells Fargo Bank Campus In Irving
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-new-wells-fargo-bank-campus-in-irving
Do not submit to EthicsLine go straight to EEOC
Just an FYI, for anyone who is currently thinking about submitting a claim to the EEOC, please do this before submitting to the Ethicsline. The EEOC requires all claims to be made within 44 days of the event. As a previous poster mentioned, they... — read more
Target bonus for sr lead analytics consultant position?
I recently got a job offer and HR has been super wishy washy and unresponsive regarding compensation negotiation. I feel that they’re trying to lowball me and won’t give me an answer regarding bonus. I get that it’s performance based and varies but... — read more
US banks US banks to set aside $4bn for potential losses from bad loans
The biggest US banks will signal their worries about the US economy in third-quarter earnings reports starting next week, with analysts expecting they will set aside more than $4bn to cover potential losses from bad... — read more
Developers not fit for Software Testing
6 Reasons that Developers fail as Software Testers... Lack of end-to-end perspective. No experience as tester, no idea on how to find bugs or defects. Biased towards their code. Misunderstanding requirements, wrong approach and no... — read more
Oct 10th is not a day off for everyone
Executives just below Charles in Charge will be in a zoomer to reaffirm who sends what to whom regarding the layoff notices coming down this week. But, yes, other than those half dozen, everyone is off on Oct 10th. Enjoy the day off, but it may be... — read more
2022 Bonus
Is it possible to get more than your target bonus? Do you think this year’s bonuses will even hit the targets?
When you have more invested
In your severance time than 401k lmao 😮💨
Drawing the line on being a team player.
There was a time when I was the only male on the team. I had no issues with my other teammates as they were fantastic individuals. We collaborated and accomplished quite a bit. The only time I did not collaborate is when they all flew into town, then... — read more
CONFIRMED: Base Raise 5% This Year
Heard this through the grapevine today that the typical raise across the company will be 5% this year (historically 2%). HR will hate that I revealed this, but it sounds like Bei Ling fought pretty hard for this and won a huge battle for all of us... — read more
Still being lured like fish
It has not stopped and I guess it won't. It is damn near every week now that some "team building" or worst case "volunteer" event arises on our calendar. Why don't they just say they want all of us in the office NOW. We never had so much going on... — read more
More layoffs in Iowa.. where's my post?
I posted earlier that there are another 36 layoffs coming in Iowa with a layoff date of 12-31-22, per Iowa Workforce development. I don't see my post anywhere. With a layoff date of 12/31 and given WF is giving 60 day non-working notices, that would... — read more
Third quarter earnings report is next week
The results will be announced next Friday. I'm sure Charlie will find a way to twist the numbers - whether they turn out to be good or bad - to justify more layoffs as soon as possible. It wouldn't be the first time and it won't be the last time he... — read more
Back office Inefficiencies?
Please comment with your opinions. In WF, I’ve been a part of several teams where I have been required to find my own tools, request my own access, find my own support in order to do my job. In my opinion, I think this is very insane and inefficient... — read more
What is the “target” for Merit increases thus year?
Has anyone heard what the recommended “target” is for merit increase this year? Or know when they will share the target % number with managers? The last few years, target has stayed at 2%. Waiting to hear what it is for this March. (And... — read more
Branch Layoffs
I heard that in Q1, things will revert back to Wachovia’s branch model. One Licensed Banker and one service banker that will also be a trained teller. Why is this not being discussed in important calls or podcast? If you are going to lay me off just... — read more
If I look for a job will my boss be able to see that?
I think my position is on the spot for a layoff. If I begin looking, clicking on, not applying, at a job elsewhere in WF, will my boss be able to see that?
Researching other company cultures
I am looking external after spending my entire career at this sinking ship. What is the best way to get honest insight on the culture at other companies? (Assuming I do not know anyone who works/worked there)
How many remote?
How many remote ppl do you have on your immediate team. We have 2 and just curious how common it is. (I am not complaining, just simply curious. Kudos to them for doing what they need)
3 years trending downwards.
When Scharf was hired WFC closed at $50.71. Even adjusted for splits/dividends/distributions it was $46.85. Now, just over 3 years later, WFC closed at $42.24. Our dividend is half of what it was when he started. Why is WF paying this man... — read more
September Jobless Claims Jump
Things are starting to melt. It'll be an ugly Q4, probably even worse Q1. Things will not start to clear before Q3.
Would you recommed a career in Banking to a recent college graduate (BS Finance)?
What would you say? Why?
Last Week
There were layoffs in Charlotte within Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Wells Fargo Securities (WFS)... I just want to make sure it's documented here.
If you survived a layoff consider this article
Workers who survived job cuts say they felt overworked and anxious in the aftermath: 'You're dispensable.' Surviving a round of job cuts can be a tough experience, layoff survivers say. Employees who were kept on told Insider they felt anxious... — read more
Where are the freaking global survey results?!
Predictions on what will/won't be shared with team members?
How many EDM peeps up in here?
Show of hands! What is the worst part about being a DBA here? What is the best part?
Wells Fargo faces 401(k) lawsuit
Plaintiffs seek class certification in an Employee Retirement Income Security Act lawsuit, asserting seven separate counts against Wells Fargo, GreatBanc Trust Co., and former Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan for breaches of fiduciary duty and engaging in... — read more
How many hours are you in the office?
For ppl who are in the office, how long are you in the office for? Are you required to stay there for 8 hours or can you leave during lunch and log back on? Does your mgr say anything?