Story 16

The Day I Became a Threat What happens when you do everything right — and it’s used against you I have spent my career being the person who follows the rules. Not out of timidity — out of principle. I report what needs to be reported. I document what needs to be documented. I show…

The power of three I replaced a woman who had just left after reporting bullying and gender-related misconduct. Around the same time, there was talk of elevating the role to a director position to match what was already an established case in other business groups. The Managing Director told me not to talk about it….

As a senior executive in financial services (not Citibank), I’ve watched time and time again as high-performing, driven women have been pushed out of the organization. I fell for the company line about early retirements and decisions to pursue other interests, but now I know these women were targeted. My own story is this: decades…

Story 239, I believe you. Citi is stuck in a warped, Mad Men–era sitcom, where women are expected to endure while men—no matter how mediocre or toxic—remain untouchable. One account here describes a drunk employee who wrapped his car around a tree with his two young children inside. In New York, that’s a felony. He…

To Story 252: know that you aren’t alone—and you aren’t “crazy”. The “gaslighting” of an altered performance review is a classic corporate tactic used to create a paper trail for future termination or to justify withholding bonuses/promotions. 1. Ensure those screenshots and logs are saved on a personal device.2. Send a firm, professional follow-up to…

Story 167, excellent point. Citi is always two steps ahead when it comes to corruption. Jane sure has her “stand by my man” routine down pat with this executive although we noted that she stood him up at his Town Hall this week – it appears even loyalty has its scheduling conflicts.