In the beginning, there were two banks— BB&T and SunTrust—each with their own values, traditions, and buzzwords. Then one day, some very well-paid consultants said, “Let there be Truist,” and lo, a new entity was born. And thus began the epic saga of... — read more
Complaining about work is normal, but perspective helps
My unemployed neighbor would ki-l for our problems. That said, "it could be worse" shouldn't stop us from making things better. We can be grateful while still pushing for improvement.
Parting thoughts after layoff
I was laid off a couple weeks ago. It seemed cordial, though you can never tell with these things. Especially so since it seemed like our department was infiltrated at the top by a cronyist who brought over (at hugely inflated job grades compared... — read more
Replacing experienced teams with cheaper hires is shortsighted
Younger workers won’t tolerate the unpaid overtime we did. Truist’s trading institutional knowledge for short-term savings, and it’ll cost them in the end.
Joe t gone
Anyone else hear anything on GCO restructure? I am hearing lots of layoffs. Movement.
Choosing real life over hustle talk
Saw someone bragging online about clocking in over 80 hours a week like it was some kind of trophy. Guess they’re chasing praise while missing out on dinner at home. I’ve got no interest in that race. I finish what needs doing, sign off before... — read more
It's not all bad
It's been nearly a year since the reorg that eliminated half of my department. At first I was devastated, but now I think it's the best career move that ever happened to me. Found a role at a smaller bank that actually values its employees. I... — read more
Can one of you "team mates" help me?
I looked at the "better" busine$$ bureau web$ite and $ee that trui$t has 1.08 $tar$, with many review$ $aying they would give le$$ if they could. Yet BBB rated trui$t as an A+ company. I have to wonder how that happen$. Doe$ anyone el$e find that... — read more
RMO Blast from the Past
RMO back to being run by Sun Trust cronies and personal friends of BB, "yes" people to tell him and the BOD the risk in the bank disappeared and everything's going to be OK. AA running change, controls and risk assessment - under him and his... — read more
Don’t know who
this guy replaced: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), a financial institution with a market capitalization of $51.73 billion and currently trading at $39.60, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Pruzan to its board of... — read more
Purpose statement
“Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities.” This seems to be plastered everywhere and recited by all the executives but what has Truist done or what... — read more
Truist Eneterprise Skills Assessment
Got an email saying I'll be taking a skills assessment test; does anyone know anything about this? Are they a precursor to layoffs?
Joe is gone
Hilarious it took this long. $100 he actually can’t find anywhere to go
Interviewing for a director of risk role. Questions please
What's the culture like? Does truist do hybrid schedule? What's the salary typically for a director? I put 200 base but don't want to short myself? How are bonuses? Target %? Rsrs?
Truist = Not All That Glitters Is Gold
Stay away from Truist! This place is a joke where leaders practice full blown cronyism/favoritism and cannot execute on the simplest objectives. All the PMV talk is hollow, lacks any substance as most of the leaders do not live by them. Stay away... — read more
So how are all those Wells Fargo execs and managers doing at Truist?
Most were pretty useless at Wells.
A Culture in Collapse: What "Anonymous" Voices Say About Truist
Disclaimer: Read This First This article references comments pulled from the public message board TheLayoff.com/truist, These statements are unverified. The motivations behind them are unknown. Some may be exaggerated. Some may be false. And some... — read more
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Glad to see
I am so glad to see so many wonderful leaders Truist has laid off or run off finding bigger and better opportunities at other banks. In the future I think business schools will use Truist as a case study on how to not create a positive culture and... — read more
HR is full of predators
The sc-m of the earth work for this bank. HR is full of predators that actively help retaliate against employees for reporting abuse. Not enough horrible things can be said about HR and the vile people that work there.
Lighthouse Project No More
So, they have put an end to Lighthouse Projects, which means no more donations to food banks, homeless shelters, Habitat for Humanity, etc., but we can donate $750k to revitalize a golf course?
Dont’a got Bill’s Message
All hands on deck promoting our golf tournament!!! Purpose, Mission and Values at work for our shareholders. All kinds of leaders are being forced to selfie up and post! Go Team Truist!
So who from Truist
is going to be on CBS spouting off about Truist purpose and all that nonsense, Rogers, Lesher, Donta? My money is on RP Rhodes since it is his territory and we are making a BIG PUSH to be a major player in that region. What say you?
Universal Bankers
Why are they replacing everyone as a UB instead on Rb or Sr RB ? I was told there trying to get rid of the older bankers and when they leave they will go with UB ? Can anyone comment on if that is true or not ?
This place redefines workplace toxicity
After years in the industry, I can confidently say nowhere else matches Truist's special blend of mismanagement and misery.
Truist: Where the only thing higher than executive bonuses is employee turnover.
[FAKE PRESS RELEASE] FOR IMMEDIATE DEFLECTION From: Truist Office of Executive Recognition & Reality Denial Subject: No Merger Hangover, Just a Champagne Celebration for the C-Suite CHARLOTTE, NC — In a bold, strategic move to reward visionary... — read more
What’s the over under
on the number of flights Truist Air Force makes to Philadelphia from Charlotte and Atlanta for the golf tournament? 100, 150, more? What say you peons?
In 2023 & 2024 Truist paid…
BCG and McKinsey a combined $106 million. $55 million in 2023, $51 million in 2024. When you include EY, KPMG, and the other consultants that keep the bank alive the spend is close to $125 million per year. I have evidence since worked in sourcing... — read more
Purpose Statement
Someone PLEASE tell me why we must create fabricated purpose statements. As if stating out loud that “my purpose is to pay my bills” would make me a better employee or this a better company. At the end of the day no one cares why I choose to show up... — read more
Next Town Hall
The next town hall we should just play "Little Lies" by Fleetwood Mac while its going on. If anyone wants to create/join a meme making team for "Truist", lets do this! Together we are Unstoppable! #TeammatesAreTheTreasure
The Source - “Career as Internal Auditor”
We are desperate for internal auditors. Please click apply below. Employees are leaving in droves. This is a last ditch Hail Mary approach for Truist. Anyone else find today’s article hilarious?
Top Ten Signs You Work For Truist - AKA Wells Fargo Lite
You get more emails about 'Purpose' than you do about your actual job. (Bonus: the email server crashes halfway through reading them.) Your most-used phrase is: “Wait… they laid off WHO??” The only thing more unstable than the org... — read more
Truist is grinding people into the ground
I don’t know a single person here who isn’t overworked to the point of physical and mental exhaustion. But why would anything change? They keep piling on work while refusing to backfill the waves of people who’ve left or been pushed out because it... — read more
Truist’s Self-Inflicted Wound Initiative: A Masterclass in Corporate Cowardice
Another one is gone. Another good person let go by a leadership team that wouldn't recognize value if it sat on their bonus reports and lit itself on fire. How many more? How many brilliant, loyal, ethical employees have to be axed so a bunch of... — read more
What's the interview process like here?
Is it safe to say that after a week to pack it up and keep looking? How long did it take you to get a job offer?
Thanks for the memories, Truist.
Thanks for the memories, Truist. It was like watching a slow-motion train wreck... except the trains were on fire, and the engineers were too busy high-fiving each other to notice. Truist: Where leadership is optional, but arrogance is... — read more
Truist Center 28th Floor
What are the views, opinions, and instable rumors out there about US Bank taking over Truist's 28th floor in the flagship office? I'd like an AVP perspective on this.
Premier attrition on the way
Old Billy Boy and Dante’s Inferno talk about Premier being the focus and wanting to beef up staffing. They will be losing close to half of that division soon because they all will be leaving. Treating half of the population as if they are less than... — read more
New Technology Leaders coming in as 117
The new leaders in CT&O are coming in as salary grade 117. This is folks like Head of Network and Head of Hosting. That's a base salary range of $250k-$500k with a bonus target of 65%. I guess this explains why our CTO cut everyone's merit and... — read more
Town Halls
Really interesting with how Kristin and Brian have 0 clue what is going on in the field. They do love themselves and with bad performance still gloss over every elephant in the room