The saddest thing about this endeavor is how pointless it is. Women are risk averse and we have been beaten to death by the patriarchy to stay silent out of fear. I suspect it will be next to impossible to get women to share stories despite everyone in the business who comes to this site recognizing one, two or ten stories as being relatable.
It begs the question: When do finally agree that we should believe women? Best of luck.
“Owning it” only counts when it costs you something. USCC was warned that more cases would surface around a particular repeat bully and discriminator. A two-year record of actionable complaints wasn’t enough for them apparently. Now, more have surfaced. Two makes a trend. Three makes a pattern. Beyond that, are they cultivating a teflon class…
As additional submissions continue to arrive, many reference senior leadership at major financial institutions, including the Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup, Jane Fraser. We want to clarify our editorial policy regarding the use of names on this site. As a rule, we do not publish the names of individuals referenced in submissions. Our purpose is…
Is it just me, or does Citi seem more willing to settle matters involving regulators and clients while digging its heels in against employees—particularly women—who bring claims of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation? I guess like its Epstein lawyer, Paul Weiss, it doesn’t care how its own people are treated but the C-suite is worried about…
I was about to share this when Story 324 dropped in. They dovetail together. The Euphemisms of Toxicity There is a particular kind of institutional violence that leaves no bruises. It operates entirely through language. Retaliation becomes “performance concerns.” Harassment becomes “interpersonal conflict.” Bullying becomes “high standards.” Exclusion becomes “cultural fit.” Coercion becomes “managing expectations.”…
We’re aware of a paid advertisement circulating that characterizes this platform as a ‘scam.’ WallStreetDiscriminates exists to provide a moderated, anonymous space for people to share experiences that are often difficult to raise elsewhere. We do not publish everything—we have very clearly and consistently stated that we review submissions, decline what doesn’t meet our standards,…
Dropping a note to say Thank You to the members of this community. I was fired earlier this year, one day after filing an ethics complaint. My case is strong enough that I had no trouble finding an attorney, but I have hesitated about whether to sue because it takes such a personal toll. But…