If he can email Patrick from a BofA email or provide his LinkedIn, he can stay.
Look, I'm all for messing with BofA but there is VERY strong evidence that he either works for UBS or is just a troll. All his other posts are about UBS/CS layoffs, except for his post about Barclays which was just wrong information. I know people personally at Barclays NY. Nobody was locked out of the elevator. You guys are sometimes posting things as if we don't actually work on Wall Street and don't know people at other banks that we can just text.
If BofA juniors wanted to organize a strike - fine. Good. But there is no indication that this is an actual thing. If anything, it sounds like Bronzbomba wanted people to just not show up to work, without any kind of notice, and get themselves fired. That's unacceptable and massivley counterproductive. We want the people pushing back on the bad staffing to be IN positions of power, not fired. This guy is either an idiot or outright malicious.
I'd say keep that thread up but locked, just so there isn't more conspiracies about censorship, but unless this guy can provide proof he's actually at BofA and organizing such a strike, he's got to go. You're just leading people into an ambush. For what? Internet clout? You need to get laid.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's crucial to approach situations involving allegations or claims about employment with a demand for proof to maintain the integrity of discussions. In the case of "Bronzbomba," if there are doubts about his claims of being associated with Bank of America (BofA) and instead possibly being linked to UBS or being a troll, it's reasonable to request verification such as an email from a BofA account or a LinkedIn profile. This ensures that the information shared on the forum is credible and that members are genuinely representing their stated positions.
Furthermore, it's important to handle such threads with care to avoid misinformation and potential harm to forum members who might act on unverified claims. Locking the thread while keeping it visible could be a wise decision to prevent further spread of potentially false information while also addressing concerns about censorship. This approach allows the community to see the discussion but prevents escalation based on unverified or harmful suggestions.
Sources: CRE’s Brave New World, From BO to IBD, kid gets fired on the first week., Striking Out on Tinder? | The Daily Peel | 9/3/21, Bonus Bananas Feb. 11, 2011, Horrid Boss gets a smack in the mouth
Sr. Neanderthal Julian,
First, in the event this becomes another ~#1 post in WSO history, everyone please donate to Leo: https://www.classy.org/campaign/the-lukenas-family/c585052
I was angry with what happened at BofA and seriously wanted there to be consequences for the firm. Sadly the strike did not materialize despite my efforts to coordinate it (yes, from the outside) with a few good friends actually at BofA. We felt it better for someone on the outside to “lead” for obvious reasons of possible retaliation / firing.
I had legitimate intent to start a strike - while seemingly everyone was in favor of it as a concept, they were not keen to actually stick their neck out as individuals (most analysts were afraid of risking their exit / buyside offer, and most mba associates were afraid of losing their seat in times of a weak lateral market). Can’t blame anyone for that.
I still believe there should be a strike, but these firms have a lot of power over us given all the factors everyone knows. Heck, an MD is literally the proximate cause of Leo’s death (would he have died if he had been working a chill 9-5 job and went out drinking? No chance.), and the firm won’t even suspend him contingent upon investigation. Think the firm / MD would likely lose in civil court if it comes to that, with lower burden of proof, but that’s down the road.
TLDR: We should donate, and keep up the pressure in any way we can. If anyone is interested in starting a protest rally outside Bryant Park, think that could be the next course of action.
Neanderthal Bronzbomba
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