Does having WF on your resume have value these days? I took the job simply as a starter. I’ve been here for 6 months now, and already have a feeling it’s a waste of time. Granted I have no significant previous experience, and my perspective is probably quite off. Perspective from the veterans would be welcomed and appreciated.
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Start interviewing now. It is one of the top 5 banks in the world, so thats at least a good thing you can say about it on interviews. But get out asap.
honestly, having it on your resume isn't as much of a stigma as most people here will make it out to be. it definitely depends on your role and what company/industry you're applying to, but most reasonable employers understand that Wells is a huge company and lower level employees aren't complicit in any wrongdoings. especially if you're applying to other banks/financials where all large banks have their known issues.
I am on the other end … spent 25 years in another industry, retired, then came here 10 years ago. I could not envision staying here for an entire career. I would do a few years then head to a better firm. Hard to beat the salary here, but you are young and still have most of your earning years in front of you. I am just waiting for displacement and my nearly 8 months of paid vacation.
Start looking even now that way you don’t spend forever looking when you want to bolt.
This is no country for young (wo)men.
RUN!
Get your 2-3 years of experience, then bail and go to a real company.
Most people I talk to do not have a good opinion of WF. However, to your benefit, you are new enough that you cannot be blamed for past deeds of the bank. I would look to find a better place to work that doesn’t carry so much baggage.
Maybe negative value
Without being too specific, what do you do at the bank?
Get out ASAP
Strap in, it’s gonna be a long ride