I do not know any details nor have I found any articles. But if it's true it makes me sad, because someone decided to we-ponize their final choice to send a message . Can someone provide a link ? I tried searching and I'm not a USAA employee... — read more 

I want to volunteer.

When they rolled out Face The Fight *TM !!! (pu-e) I couldn't help but think, "charity begins at home, fools" given all I've heard about bathroom breaks, unrealistic metrics, etc. But I stayed silent since I'm not member facing so I selfishly didn't... — read more 

Wow, has it gotten this bad where an employee took their own life on campus? Just, wow.

Rumor is someone ki-led themselves on the home office campus. Please tell me this isn’t true. Has the situation there really gotten that bad? Praying for everyone.

Anyone know what Wayne is referring to or have any details? He just sent an email of a tragic incident?

Yesterday, I wrote the below letter (and signed) to my Senator, and distinguished members on the VA Committees. While the VA Committee does not have juridiction for these special programs, they may be able to influence "across the aisle" and inpart... — read more 

I'm done with USAA. I'll be gone as soon as I find something new, not a day later. I don't even plan to give a two weeks notice. But I'm no longer focusing primarily on pay in my search. I'm now looking for good work/balance, WFH options, and good... — read more 

Wayne had this golden opportunity to set USAA apart. When COVID-19 took the world by storm in March 2020, within 2-3 weeks, he managed to get 95% of the workforce set up for WFH, one of the first companies to get that done, as others soon followed... — read more 

I’m about 30 mins in to the USAA Board Meeting and it seems like it’s just gonna’ be more of the same. The Chairman of the Board was effusive in his praise ofWayne Smallc*ck, which was so disappointing. It amazes me that a board full of supposedly... — read more 

I can't wait to sit in an office with NO work while 90% of my team is remote for 3 days a week (soon 4). Gonna be fun!

https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2023/08/23/usaas_disregard_for_memberss_concerns_is_a_mark_of_failed_leadership_974788.html

I just started my 2nd run as a contractor at USAA this week. I’ve been following this board closely since I was approached about interviewing. The slack channels here crack me up! I see why there are so many funny posts on this board. It’s a nice... — read more 

Reposting a comment from "Friendly neighborhood EMG" (#allegedly) "Soon to come, a mandate for all remote employees to move to an office by January or get lost, no severance. You heard it here first." I can see this happen in some areas but not... — read more 

There is a LABS idea with over 5000 positive votes to maintain 3 day RTO. Go check it out and vote accordingly.

Problem: We need to cut expenses to allow for EMG travel Solution: Eliminate 50% discount of Healthy Choice food option in the cafeteria

What better way for EMGs to actually see and read how employees really feel.

Anyone have any more info on this?

Wayne made the strategic decision that all the EMGs need to be located in the regional office and any exceptions to be approved before July. Well, July came and went and all those EMGs are still working remotely. Wayne can just make empty... — read more 

As it says in the title, the company has lost 678 million dollars as of end of Q2 (6/30). We are legit on track to lose more than last year’s. If you were hoping for some decent bonus… forget it. Link:... — read more 

https://dnyuz.com/2023/08/21/tesla-syndrome-explains-why-tech-is-making-us-miserable/ They can’t even do self driving cars. Quit believing in chatgpt

We all know damn well that the CEO and his team of managers are well aware that majority of employees prefer wfh and are choosing to be in denial of its benefits, but here’s a petition going around to maybe get some... — read more 

I know this has been said, but DO NOT use your work phone/laptop/WiFi to check any sites. USAA monitors its WiFi and tracks what you view and post. I don’t even charge my phone using their equipment. Be safe folks, the company will find any little... — read more 

Mass layoffs over at Geico due to mismanagement of funds probably just a trickle compared to the id--ts that run this place. Be ready!

That data tells Bloom that at this point, at the end of summer 2023, after years of false starts to return to office, the workplace is firmly in the “new normal.” He doesn’t expect any more big changes coming down the pike, he said, also pointing to... — read more 

If you read the content of our leader's post yesterday about morale there are no specific actions given, just that "leaders are looking into it and will share what they're doing soon. " What this means is she will tell her leaders in the next leader... — read more 

Do you know why Wayne's all-hands meeting comment to remote staff about "having the courage to post for hybrid roles and proving you're the right person for the job" was a load of cr-p? Wanna know why that segment of discussion was removed from the... — read more 

I've heard LOBs are being given the autonomy to decide on bonus impacts to individuals that do not "meet" the RTO guidelines. Are others hearing this as well? I do not understand how an organization with its second largest "campus" being remote can... — read more 

Any idea how much the Board of Directors award him if he cut the $1.3B in losses (in ‘22) to half or break even? Asking for a friend who’s also a member.

A true “hybrid” is 2 days in office, not 3 and definitely not 4. So with the required 3 days starting up on Sept 1 and then moving to 4 in Jan 2024, this is what will probably happen. USAA wants the buildings occupied, no secret on that. Wayne knows... — read more 

Did you catch it- a reorg on the way but Amala is not ready to share. Anyone have any guesses and/or insight into this. Ready, set, go....

2nd Enterprise Risk ECIO SDB Real Estate Mainly Risk & BRCA roles.

I have mixed emotions. For the individuals themselves: my heart goes out to them. But all of 2nd line needs to be wiped out and start from scratch. The few good ones are in a impossible situation.

The only way to stop the abuse is to Unionize. From the National Labor Relations Board’s website: The National Labor Relations Act forbids employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of rights relating to... — read more 

And their target is 44%. Both these numbers are concerning.

Word going around home office is there will be a small round of layoffs this month. But no, no area is safe, the bank has been getting hit consistently with the layoffs. What is this referring to? I haven't heard anything yet and usually we hear if... — read more 

IBM has been contacting folks (recruiting for USAA) and targeting Data Scientist roles for contractor work. (paying hourly) So this is what they do? Layoff FTE and then circle back and hire through a Third party recruiter because they laid off the... — read more 

I’m seeing software engineers, DSAs, data scientists, business control, compliance advisors, aml being let go. And full teams in those areas are being disintegrated and then reorged. Is there any job safe at USAA?

Any truth to the layoff rumor this week (Aug 14-18)? What areas are being impacted?