10+ years at the WF before the layoff. Just had my 1st review at the new job. My raise was more then the combined last few years at WF. I was thanked for being a hard working team player. It felt nice to be treated like a professional. No place is perfect, but the WF is dehumanizing. Good luck to everyone.
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Yes, I am a boomer. I recognized that you have to apply yourself and work hard to have an ounce of success in this world we live in. I am proud of that and proud that my parents instilled a work ethic in me. Go ahead and name call or deflect all you want and continue living off your parents in their basement. Perhaps one day you will learn how to work with others and be kind and considerate. Better yet, go out and get a job and quick mooching off of others.
Recently had a job interview that went well next day some internal HR recruiter contacts me and ask me to send her a deal I’ve done here for them to review my work. The ba--s on this biotch are huge. I not so politely told her to f**k off and advised I wouldn’t work for a bank with worse ethics than WF. Small bank that will get bought in the future consolidation that is inevitable anyway.
Everyone — hold out for the severance you have earned!
why all the downvotes for @rqb+1nHN02XH ?
WF on the whole is shyte based on practices. But I am in the same boat as far as remuneration is concerned. Main drawback is my work load has shot up in the past year but I still don't work 8hrs straight 5 days a week. Certainly not working unpaid OT to accomplish tasks.
I am currently looking to leave.
At Wells, I got a 5% raise mid year last year too. I make over $100k. The moral is that everyone is in a different group amd in a different situation. There are 200k people here and not everyone is a superstar and not everyone is going to get a raise. And they shouldn't.
There are ops people on here making $45k talking to IT people making $200k. You can't compare them
Said like a true boomer @kjp
No one shares the companies where we landed after WF because we did the leg work to obtain the employment. Perhaps if you did the same, you could move on too. Also, I don't want WF knowing anything about where I landed. I will tell you that it was scary looking for another job in my early 60s, but I did not encounter any issues landing interviews. If you have solid experience and a good personality, you should not have any issues. If you are having issues landing interviews, then change your approach.
why does no one share who these great companies are? if you moved on and love it, share the info!
Responding to question regarding onboarding at new employer...We were provided a checklist of items to view, read, take training, etc. We were given the opportunity to complete these at our pace. At the same time project onboarding was taking place and very thorough. Everyone reiterated that the amount of info presented was overwhelming and not to worry about understanding everything at that moment. DEI training was part of it, but I was informed day 1 by my manager that due to the state I lived in that I was not required to complete it. I did so anyway to understand better for myself the company's stance on DEI. To my surprise and amazement the overall message was to follow the Golden Rule and treat others as you expect to be treated. That was quite refreshing. Overall my onboarding experience was light years ahead of my onboarding at WF, which was basically a sink or swim mentality even 10 years ago. Don't hesitate to look elsewhere as there are decent people who will embrace you and your experience at other companies. Just make sure that your choice in companies aligns with your values.
Similar story here, though I left before the layoffs hit my business group. I left for a 20% salary increase and after 2 years I now make 45% more than I did my last full year (2020) at WF. My 10 years combined at WF, I maybe had an increase of 20% from first year to final year...
Having a flourishing career at WF has been flushed down the toilet. Okay--there are very few LOBs that have the approval/budget to offer nice raises...
Gone is recognition for bank anniversary--who wants a f^cking stuffed pony for 30+ years of service.....we use to get very nice milestone gifts.
Do what's best for you...
I have received great raises the last 2 years and bigger bonuses each year. I am not sure what group y’all were in but mine seems good 🤷🏻♂️
Sounds just like me. First review with my 30 something manager (I'm 62) was a time machine for me. Focus was on my work, how I worked, how I supported the team, the company and myself. He is expecting me to keep learning at my age go figure. WF just thought I was over the hill. One thing I learned while here is that you can't just shoot down an idea because in your experience you have seen it fail, even if multiple times. What I say now is we could not make that work but I always wondered if we just did this it might help in some way, what do you think? Reception is always positive. I don't know what was ki-ling me more WF arrogance or my own quiet quitting. Not seeing the results of my work was a horrible two years.
@cgv+1nHN02XH and @OP. Have a question to ask. How was your onboarding process at these new companies?
So happy for you and so good to hear that your new employer acknowledges your contributions. I am 11 months into my new position after 9 years with WF and loving my new position and the team I work with every day. In my first 90 days on the job, my manager sent me a $250 Amazon gift card to thank me for everything I had contributed during my first 90 days. Then 30 days later I received, mind you after 4 months on the job, a 5 percent increase. Never never would that happen at WF. In fact, just so you know how much WF does not care about you, I had been hospitalized with Covid induced pneumonia and spent 2 weeks in the ICU. I was on short-term disability for 2 months and still on oxygen when WF laid me off. At the time I was mad and angry and happy. I was happy to no longer have to deal with WF as my employer. I took the 60 days non-working notice and completed my recuperation. Then I changed my life and became more physically active and when I was ready I started applying for new positions. I landed my current position within 2 months of being laid off. My outlook on life and work is extremely positive. The severance allowed me to focus on my health and move on to my next opportunity, but I know now not to ever put myself in another the situation like I was in at WF. Good riddance. Best of luck everyone - you too can find health and happiness after WF.
Congrats! Where is it and are they hiring? :)
I really hope I will be laid off. I am happy that you are doing well.
What company?