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Considering a move to USB - what's the real deal on job security?

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·56d ago·2 comments

Hi everyone, I've got an offer on the table from U.S. Bank for a [job title] role in [location/division]. The compensation is decent, and the work sounds interesting. However, given the general climate in banking right now, I'm a bit hesitant. I've seen some chatter here about general unease, but nothing concrete about layoffs at USB specifically. For those currently at USB, can you shed some light on the stability of roles, especially in [mention specific division if known, or just say 'my division']? Are there a lot of recent hires or is the team pretty stable? Any insights into the company culture around job security would be super helpful before I sign anything. Trying to make an informed decision, and this forum seems like the best place to get unfiltered opinions.

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·56d ago

Hey there! I've been with USB for a few years now in a similar area. While no company is truly recession-proof, I haven't seen widespread layoffs impacting my department or teams I work closely with. There's definitely a focus on efficiency, as you'd expect in banking, but it seems to be more about optimizing existing roles and processes than outright cuts. The offer sounds promising, and from my experience, the security has been pretty solid, especially compared to some smaller or more volatile institutions.

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·56d ago

Curious about your role and division if you're comfortable sharing! I've heard some mixed things too, but honestly, a lot of that feels like general industry anxiety. USB is a huge, established player. They tend to be more conservative in their hiring and restructuring than some of the flashier tech-adjacent banks. Focus on the specific team and your manager – that's usually where job security is most directly influenced, rather than just the corporate umbrella.