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Story 296
Okay, am I the only one wondering what happened here? For forever, Goldman Sachs had a reputation for being one of the most toxic places on Wall Street for women. I’m 50. Left not long after the financial crisis and it was certainly my experience. So where are all the women who can talk about these issues? Did Goldman actually clean up its act after it’s…
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Story 295
After 20+ years at Citi, I was subjected to an HR investigation earlier this year and terminated without severance for a petty offense. In my view, this is a well-established tactic used by the company to avoid its financial obligations to long-serving employees. After hiring an attorney to review my case, I was told that Citi’s legal strategy was highly aggressive and seemed designed to pressure…
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Story 294
Story 291: I was based on the West Coast. Before annual sales meetings in New York, colleagues in Arizona would fly to California for contrived client meetings so they could qualify to fly business class to New York under Citi’s travel policy. Abuse of the policy was widespread and openly tolerated. That is why it is so appalling to hear that you were investigated over a…
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Story 293
A woman recovering from cancer was denied the ability to work from home during COVID while, according to Story 210, a male employee wrapped his car around a telephone pole while intoxicated with two small children in the backseat. Not only was he reportedly forgiven and allowed to keep his brokerage licenses, but he was also recently promoted. AND IT MADE THE NEWS! People can debate…
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Story 292
During the height of COVID, I was a Director at Citi. I was recovering from cancer and chemotherapy, and my immune system was compromised. At one point, I was asked to attend an in-person meeting. I asked my manager if I could Zoom in; he said I had already requested too many exceptions. So, I created a document stating that my doctor had advised me not…
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Story 291
I was an Investment Counselor in the Beverly Hills office of Citi Private Bank. I was investigated over a <$50 cab expense that resulted from a misunderstanding between me and the Private Banker I supported. The HR investigation was heavy-handed, and the firm informed me that my bonus would be withheld until the matter was resolved. The experience was incredibly and unnecessarily stressful. This was particularly…
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Story 290
Saw this on Instagram and thought it was a great reminder to the incredible, resilient women who have contributed to this platform about why it’s important to keep going. Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all who celebrate! “Dostoevsky was 28 when they stood him in front of a firing squad. Blindfolded. Hands tied. He could hear the rifles being loaded. At the last second a messenger…
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Story 289
Re: Story 281: The Closing of Books Twenty-five years ago, Enron’s annual reports gleamed, praised by the analysts. Somewhere in Houston, a woman sat at her desk and wrote a letter that no one wanted to read — because it was inconvenient. The machine had already committed to its story. The auditors had signed. The regulators had nodded. To look now would mean admitting they had…
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Story 288
Story 287, I am deeply moved and saddened by your story. It’s long past time this country has a conversation about the erosion of corporate ethics and the rise of corporate greed. There was a time when corporations saw themselves as part of the community. They built products, created careers, and invested in the towns where they operated. Over time, too many have shifted toward one…
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