Anyone over 30 that is not an FS and works for Wachovia? Need your view!

No disrespect to those under 30, but I have found the opinion of those older have a little more factual detail and less emotion. Most of us over 30 realize that no job is perfect and it is what it is at the end of the day. With that said, does anyone have an older, wiser opinion of what it is like to work for Wachovia that is not an FS?

What is the culture like?
Are you able to move to different positions within the company based on meritocracy?
List your job, basic duties, and salary range.

That is actually kind of rude and not a good way to figure things out. You should be asking for people with a similar work history and background for answers. There are plenty of FSs over 30 who have no college degree and have sales experience only.. and not in banking. But someone who is 25 with a degree in Business Economics and an MBA plus 7 years of banking is not good enough or doesnt know enough. Right? Just like when customers come in and go straight to the male in a suit (who is new hire teller) instead of the young woman (who is the most capable person to help).

California987 in Woodland Hills, California said: That is actually kind of rude and not a good way to figure things out. You should be asking for people with a similar work history and background for answers. There are plenty of FSs over 30 who have no college degree and have sales experience only.. and not in banking. But someone who is 25 with a degree in Business Economics and an MBA plus 7 years of banking is not good enough or doesnt know enough. Right? Just like when customers come in and go straight to the male in a suit (who is new hire teller) instead of the young woman (who is the most capable person to help).

Show me the FS that is below 30 with those credentials. I would love to hear from them. NO disrespect. Have you had a discriminatory event or are you making a point? Either way, I am sorry If I offende you.

California987 in Woodland Hills, California said: That is actually kind of rude and not a good way to figure things out. You should be asking for people with a similar work history and background for answers. There are plenty of FSs over 30 who have no college degree and have sales experience only.. and not in banking. But someone who is 25 with a degree in Business Economics and an MBA plus 7 years of banking is not good enough or doesnt know enough. Right? Just like when customers come in and go straight to the male in a suit (who is new hire teller) instead of the young woman (who is the most capable person to help).

Someone has a chip on their shoulder.

I understand what you are saying Tony. You need to read the other forums about what happened on the East Coast.. "Who else got fired from Wachovia" and the posts will explain the Financial Specialist job in great detail.

Again, sorry if I offended anyone. I guess part of the problem is of my own experience. Not sure, but I have zero replies, so you are right.

Will read some other forums. Good luck to you all. :)

Tony in Denver, Colorado said: Someone has a chip on their shoulder.

Not a chip on my shoulder. Its just frustrating to be younger and to have an education and experience and be looked down on as not being as good as someone 5 years older. I hate that because I look young and I am a woman that people assume I am a teller. I have worked very hard for what I have. Its annoying that older people complain about younger people making more money. What does it matter how old you are? With a job like this, the harder you work, the more knowledgeable you are, the more successful you are. And yes, I just pretty much said success=money. At this point in my life money does equal success. Maybe a year from now having a child and being a parent will equal success.

And I am not some crazy feminist. Its just one of those things you dont think about or can really understand until you are in that position.

Customers also come in with stinky attitudes and say stupid things like "I have shoes older than you" or "Are you even old enough to have a bank account yourself" ... A lot of times by the end of a meeting with someone I am praised for my efficiency and knowledge. I just wish people would not make assumptions. I understand that if I do a crappy job and screw up and sound stupid if they think I AM stupid but its not right for them to make comments without knowing who they are dealing with.

I would never treat someone with disrespect because of age, sex, race, etc. I only get angry with people who are morons :)

And by the way, I do have those credentials. IF you want to know why I have this job its because I do enjoy it and I make really good money. Its hard to leave and take a pay cut just to go somewhere new. I am a legacy World Savings employee and all of my tenure came with me when we merged...so I feel good here.

California987,
I had initially asked the question, because for one, it seems that a revolving door (FS) seems to be in motion. I though a good way would to get feedback from people that had been there awhile. I have a daughter of my own, and I commend you and what you said. I hope she has your strength and will. I for one if your manager, would see if your age could be a asset to you. Unfortunately, you are seeing the older clients dismissing you, and that is not right. I am not back tracking here, I think you missed my point was to see if this is or has been going on (revolving door). The sad thing is, I have not response from older FS. I wanted to see if they are out there. I am sure they are, just not responded to blog. I wish you the best and if you are still there, go get em.

Presley Elvis in New Hill, North Carolina said: Show me the FS that is below 30 with those credentials. I would love to hear from them. NO disrespect. Have you had a discriminatory event or are you making a point? Either way, I am sorry If I offende you.

You got him RIGHT HERE! To add just a little bit of information, my family started 93 branches of The First Bank, so I would say that I have a better overview than most. I can definitely say that most people in banking don't even realize what they are doing, much less why they are doing something. I find it quite hilarious! To answer the Sr intellectual in this forum the following is how to move up in Wachovia: 1 Do not show that you can think for yourself 2 Do not win the award for providing a better, easier, or faster much more common sense way of doing things 3 If you take orders and do ONLY what they say....Well then Mr 50+ (no disrespect, I was raised by elders) you will eventually move up from the teller line. Then keep repeating that same scenario until you get to where you are going. I already have my Life, Health, Series 6, Series 63, and Series 65 before I started Walk all over ya. But my advice would be to go to a bank (if in your area) that has been purchased by a foreign bank - compass, morgan stanley, or a small independent community bank. These types: 1 Dont have Democrats running the show 2 Never bought AIG default bank swaps...BUT I AM ONLY 28...Dont listen to me :)

InvoluntaryDismissal_Wachovia in TOP PERFORMING LFS of 2.5 YEARS, Alabama said: You got him RIGHT HERE! To add just a little bit of information, my family started 93 branches of The First Bank, so I would say that I have a better overview than most. I can definitely say that most people in banking don't even realize what they are doing, much less why they are doing something. I find it quite hilarious! To answer the Sr intellectual in this forum the following is how to move up in Wachovia: 1 Do not show that you can think for yourself 2 Do not win the award for providing a better, easier, or faster much more common sense way of doing things 3 If you take orders and do ONLY what they say....Well then Mr 50+ (no disrespect, I was raised by elders) you will eventually move up from the teller line. Then keep repeating that same scenario until you get to where you are going. I already have my Life, Health, Series 6, Series 63, and Series 65 before I started Walk all over ya. But my advice would be to go to a bank (if in your area) that has been purchased by a foreign bank - compass, morgan stanley, or a small independent community bank. These types: 1 Dont have Democrats running the show 2 Never bought AIG default bank swaps...BUT I AM ONLY 28...Dont listen to me :)

I appreciate this info, but I am not an FS nor do I work in the bank. Good info though. I was getting sick of hearing the whiners. So, I though it might be an age thing. I am actually young, so I do not take any offense to what you say, and I appreciate the response. I am glad to here from someone 28 that has there stuff together. I get sick of hearing so much whining. GO get em bro!