The death of a Bank of America associate last week has ignited a firestorm on Wall Street as some bankers slam the toxic work culture they feel contributed to his death — including reported complaints over 100-hour workweeks.
The death of a young bank associate has ignited fierce debate on Wall Street as bankers hit out at the alleged toxic work culture they feel contributed to his untimely passing.
One post from an anonymous banker highlighted a list of demands for employees’ welfare that generated more than 450 comments in response. A Bank of America spokesperson did not comment about a possible walkout or the accusations of retribution when reached by The Post. He was a member of 51 Vets, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting transitioning and transitioned veterans from elite military communities with leading businesses, according to its website.
A fundraiser for his family, launched by 51 Vets, has already raised $258,962 as of early Thursday afternoon, including $10,000 from hedge fund titan Bill Ackman. e was dedicated to everything he did, never settling for good enough. He always set the example and held himself to the highest standards, prioritizing the team and mission success over himself.”
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