Continuity is seen as a pro-- no room for change or innovation. Very conservative organizational culture. Employees brag about being in the same position at the bank for decades, without seeing how this is the cause of the majority of their cultural and technological problems. Few employees want to learn new systems/technology and Management Trainees are often looked down upon because they often want new technology to keep up with competitors. Millennials are simultaneously the most wanted customer demographic while being blamed for a good deal of the Bank's ills. Pay is low in terms of the market and other geographies outside of Buffalo, NY. Similar positions at other banks would be at least $70k. Western NY placements blatantly favor WNY natives and those with family in the area, which has been confirmed through personal discussions with hiring managers. Most direct managers don't know how to delegate work to Management Trainees, who are often driven, bright recent graduates who have worked in corporate settings before. Easy to be burnt out as a millennial that is looking for room for learning, advancement and company growth; "top talent" and graduates of top schools often leave within 6-12 months.
