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Outcry at Bank of America Over Dangerous Workloads

Outcry at Bank of America Over Dangerous Workloads

Update: 2024-08-222
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In May, an associate at Bank of America died unexpectedly after working long hours on a big acquisition. The death sparked an outcry about the all-nighters and 100-hour weeks that grind down young investment bankers. WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy spoke to over three dozen current and former employees about a pervasive culture of overwork at the bank.




Further Reading:


-How Bank of America Ignores Its Own Rules Meant to Prevent Dangerous Workloads 


-Bank of America Urges Bankers to Sound Alarm on Overwork After WSJ Investigation 




Further Listening:


-Lewd Photos, Booze and Bullying: Inside the FDIC’s Toxic Culture 


-JPMorgan's $75 Million Jeffrey Epstein Settlement 


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Chris Beaird

Is this satire? "dangerous" working conditions?! It's a freaking desk job!!

Aug 22nd
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Outcry at Bank of America Over Dangerous Workloads

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