Story 354

New here. Former Citi employee who felt like I was in the Twilight Zone every single day, not just because of the toxicity. But the bizarre dynamic that MDs bark at “the little people” all day to do *their* work, while *they* mingle, attend *important* meetings, lunch – and after lunch blame said-little-people that he/she missed the mark on whatever thing they, themselves would be expected to do at any other company.

I am just glad I found it here; at least I know I am not the crazy one. And, no, kids – every bank is not this dysfunctional. I’ve worked at two others.

P.S. SLT is so corrupt I don’t think they give a damn about these stories. Actually, I’m sure they’re mocking of anyone who is posting. That said, I’m sure this site’s existence makes them apoplectic and, that, my friends is priceless.

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