How many of you found jobs after BNY? How long did it take? What roles?
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Stay at home Dad. I now report into only two needy babies. Never been happier!
@em when did you get let go?
@f0 thank you! I appreciate it!
@f0 thank you for sharing this!
@em it’s been over a week and I still haven’t received an email.
@be and @d3
I got a project leader data analyst job at a major power utility company.
Here is what I did.
Look at the counties in the state you want to find good companies. Search/ Google these : 1.) directory of major companies in your county/s and state 2.) employers hiring in the county and state 3.) use https://incfact.com/advanced/ and go by state
4.) search the chamber of commerce for what counties in the state you want.
You will get a nice list which you can cut and paste and collate. You can then pick the ones you want or research , then apply directly at their own websites. Not linked in.
Many times there will also be an email or contact. Send an email withn your cover letter and thank them for their time and consideration of your expert skillsets which you feel will help their company and yourself grow and prosper.
As a 51 year old, I felt this put me apart and fast tracked me over the linkedin bottle necks.
I got 8 interviews over 10 months. 2 offers — but one was weird where they showed interest and wanted me but then went dead silent. So that was a blessing in disguise I think. Another hint for us ‘mature’ folks- just list the last 10 or 12 years of details in work experience. Do not go back to the early 2000’s, 90’s , 80’s .. or gasp 70’s … you need a nice page and 1/2 resume.
Good luck
@em+1
I got my email with instructions for logging in to the separation portal the afternoon I was let go. There's about a dozen documents in there including the agreement.
Can anyone tell me how long it takes to get the separation letter via email, once being let go? I need to know what date to use for unemployment. Do I use the actual date I am let go, or the date I am paid through until? Thank you in advance.
It took me about 6 months of looking. Same industry with 45% more money. Smaller firm and really enjoy it!
@b0 would you be open to sharing what industry you ended up moving into? I’m getting ready to start looking as well, and I think we all understand the reasons.
@b0 how did you find the companies to apply to? Did you have something specific in mind that you wanted to do?
Ive gotten so used to searching on LinkedIn.
I am 51. Took 11 months to get a new position. Hired in August. It pays me 22% more and the commute for only 2 days a week. I wfh 3 days a week unless there is a customer or project need. They started me with 5 weeks vacation too. Commute is less than half the time and 75% less cost. It was extremely rough for nearly a year but worth it. My advice? Steer clear of anything in banking, investing and finance. Steer clear of large companies. Go for small to mid size. And frankly, Linkedin is pure garbage. Do your own research. Apply directly to places you find. I have a new team that truly is a dream. And my manager is a real honest and good manager who actually is empowered to lead and care. There is no offshoring either and no constant layoffs, meetings and propaganda.
Good things are out there and the job market seems to be opening up.
BNY is simply a waste of your life and a feeling of doom. When you leave, the best is yet to come if you work at it.
To add to the conversation:
When looking for a job, let the technology work for you. Set up job alerts on LinkedIn. When you see a job, post immediately because sometimes postings get pulled quickly. Bring your laptop with you to the office. Take a lunch and use that time to look for jobs. Know you will go on interviews and get ghosted. You will take various personality tests and get ghosted. If someone tells you they are interested, know they might ghost you. Know if you work with a placement firm and they find you a role that is not a good match, they will ghost you. Rejection is part of the process. I was not prepared for that.
It took me 7 months of rejection to find a new role. I applied for 3 to 7 jobs every week on average. In all types of industries. And in the end, I found a job that is remote (but with 2 offices within driving distance) that is paying me 35% more for less responsibility. The culture is far better. We like our employees here. I should have done this years ago.
I’ve slowly applied all year. Completely remote now. 30% increase in salary.
3 months with 40% better pay and better team members and better management. The grass is greener on the other side. BNY is a sh-tshow.
Ive seen many people say it took over 7 months to find something new
3 weeks. I was put on PIP and I started applying heavily during those times. I used all my sick days, WFA and stopped coming into office. I knew that my manager had no ba_ls to stand up to the department head and had this inclination that they will let me go. BNY is a sh_t company but outside in the financial world the name on the resume does open doors. I found a job with 40% more pay than what I was making at BNY. I only have to go 3 days a week and better benefits. I would say even if you are not actively looking it is good to keep on applying. One thing I would say is don't be comfortable. Never stay at a firm more than 4-5 years. Keep jumping.
44 year vet here, I signed up for my pension and SS.
I've dealt with enough BS in my career.
6 months . Better title. Same-ish salary.