Layoffs: Ongoing fear of continued or phased layoffs; perception of quiet reductions and outsourcing Leadership: Low trust in executives; frequent criticism of decision-making and communication Culture: Reports of low morale, cynicism, and... — read more
Ask the real questions
Highly encouraging everyone to ask the real questions during these "Ask me Anything" and "Purpose Corner Lives". Even if they don't acknowledge the questions, teammates see it. It means more than you know. There’s a noticeable disconnect between... — read more
DEI
Do you remember when we were sent a book by ibram x kendi and ask to read it. And we had DEI meetings discussing pronouns and such? What a bunch of garbage that was.
Shift from FTE to contractors
Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern: when full-time employees in my role leave, they’re almost always replaced with contractors rather than new permanent hires. That shift feels telling. It suggests that Truist may no longer... — read more
Manager Tid-Bits
I read post on this site often about what a manager can and cannot do when it comes to hiring, firing, RIF, salary, bonus and remote work. Here is my direct experience in no particular order of importance. I retired over a year ago and am receiving... — read more
The "High-Performance" Leadership Starter Pack
Nothing screams visionary leadership quite like the smell of a fresh reorganization every month. Why settle for stability when you can keep everyone in a permanent state of "Which Teams do I belong to now?" If you’re looking to truly scale your... — read more
Bill here (I'm rich and you are not)
INTERNAL COMMUNICATION — CONFIDENTIAL From: Bill, Chief Executive Officer To: Our Valued Truist Teammates Team, Hope those jet engines are humming! The sound of productivity is truly music to my dividend-loving ears. Every hour you grind away keeps... — read more
Therapy because of Truist
I'm in therapy now thanks to this job. I did everything right, great reviews, no issues. New management is awful, threatening, plays favorites. I have a health condition that needs good insurance and I live somewhere with few other jobs. So I stay... — read more
Truist isn't life. It's a paycheck
Why do people act like working at Truist is their life’s purpose? It’s not. It’s a job. Check the box. Collect the paycheck. That’s the endgame. Your “team” is just a bunch of strangers you’d never know or interact with if survival didn’t force... — read more
Don’t let Truist crush your soul
The constant negativity of this place and the absolute zero value the bank puts on employees is soul crushing. Take care of yourselves!! Bill is a monster.
New AIP replacement announced
Does anyone have any idea what is actually different and what do others anticipate the net result will be?
In office reporting
Are they tracking network logins? People are saying their manager is harassing them about being in the office at least hours a day all five days of the week.
Glassdoor-Truist
Based on recent employee reviews on platforms like Glassdoor and Indeed, Truist has faced significant criticism, with some employees labeling it a poor workplace due to high-stress, understaffing, and poor management. Common complaints include... — read more
Always appear busy
There’s an unspoken expectation to always appear busy, even when work is under control. You always need to show activity. Like they want us to be constantly stressed. Sadly, these days, productivity is all about perception rather than actual results... — read more
Skip level meeting
Manager double, triple booked, late for meetings, no clear direction to team, rude and condescending. How does one get a skip level meeting.
Steve Anderson to lead Truist India GCC transition
Infosys has been chosen as the supplier to help establish Truist India, the future GCC, and Steve will be Head of GCC Transition & Execution.
Sounds like the shears are getting unleashed tomorrow
Will you be the one clipped?
Truist Culture
Best Practices in 2026: Opening an account with client consent.
Truist lives on contractors
At some point, Truist should be growing ans investing in their workforce. It is a short term thought process that damages long term potential to constantly bring in contractors.
Truist to be acquired later this year!
Looks like Truist Financial Corporation is gonna get scooped up by Citigroup later this year. Bill and the execs will ride off into the sunset laughing their tails off at us with a massive windfall. The rest of us? We’ll be lucky just to hang onto... — read more
My morale is gone and it's never coming back
I still do my job. I just don't do their politics anymore.
Why is Truist posting remove jobs after RTO was implemented?
This is on LinkedIn CICS Systems Programmer - Mainframe - Remote Truist · Charlotte, NC (Remote)
Did you hear, Citi corp has its eye on Truist
If accurate there is a Big Payday headed for Bill and crew. It has just been leaked that Citi corp is considering buying Truist or PNC. My money is on Truist at a discount. Of course, executive leadership will be well compensated. That is not likely... — read more
Who is ready to work for Jane Fraser?
Bloomberg posted a story that citi execs are contemplating ways to grow deposits domestically through regional bank acquisitions. USB and TFc in play. And yes. Aware that C “dismissed the baseless speculation “ How many operating council members... — read more
New Truist Retail Greeting
Welcome to Truist, how many money market accounts can I sell to you today?
Audit loses another managing director
Audit is losing a managing director on CSBB team. The cover story seems fishy. Oh TAS drama how you never cease to entertain.
Disgusting “leadership”
From time to time I feel disgusted reporting to the current management structure. Unmotivated, blame shifting, self-important, lacking basic manners in communication and the list goes on and on. Three layers of unmotivated and uninspiring management... — read more
Jefferies initiates Truist Financial stock with underperform rating on execution risk
Total opposite of other analysts and certainly no belief in management. Mayo hasn’t been this tough and we know how he feels about BillyBob and his management. Jefferies initiated coverage on Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:TFC) with an underperform... — read more
Why is senior leadership never held accountable?
How do they keep getting away with things that would get anyone else in trouble?
Asking to be laid off
Is it possible to just ask to be laid off? We all know it's coming, is there a way we can just be added to the top of the list? My manager says there isn't a list, I dont believe him I'd rather enjoy my summer than worry about if I'm next every other... — read more
Salesforce FSC conversion disaster.
Share stories of your experience with the FSC rollout disaster. After being told by the Wells Fargo lady and her phone call pep rallies being called Eeyores and Ford Pinto’s in how great this FSC rollout will be, it has been a complete disaster it... — read more
Transparency? Never heard of her
Congrats to those who got promoted. Truly. But can we talk about the process for a second? No heads up that an upleveled role even existed. No transparency. No conversation. Just a notification that a handful of people, all of whom, by the way... — read more
No Discretionary 401k match this year..
Any thoughts on this unwelcome news?
Layoffs
There may or may not be layoffs that may or may not happen in the near future.
Thoughts on this “Teammates”
The Heritage Foundation Submits Shareholder Proposal to Truist Financial Corporation Published on 03/16/2026 at 07:01 am EDT S&P Capital IQ TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION 0.36% On March 16, 2026, The Heritage Foundation announced that it has... — read more
The truth...
Truist's culture has officially become the worst. They are the laughing stock of the banking industry. Bad teammates will get promoted because they fit the new culture, and leadership will get worse with the corporate gaslighting. There's no hoping... — read more
The job hunt continues
Joining everyone else sending resumes into the void. Really hoping something breaks in the next month or so. This place has a terrible name now and for good reason. The way they handle people, the way they make you feel like nothing, it's disgusting... — read more
Micromanagement vs Autonomy — The Difference in Results Is Obvious
One thing I genuinely appreciate about my team at Truist is the leadership style in our organization. Our leaders trust us to do our jobs. There’s no constant hovering or minute-by-minute monitoring. We’re given autonomy, clear expectations, and... — read more
Bi-weekly meetings
Our manager has recently initiated bi-weekly meetings with all employees. The team already has regular meetings, and it is an open team where the manager is universally liked. I have noticed the team seems to be getting punished for not being able... — read more