The death of a Bank of America associate has sparked outrage on Wall Street due to the toxic work culture, including complaints of 100-hour workweeks. The associate, a former Green Beret, passed away at 35 after working on a $2 billion merger. Employees are considering a walkout to demand better working conditions.
Key Points
Associate's death after reportedly working 100-hour weeks.
Employees considering a walkout to demand better conditions.
Longstanding debate on banks' responsibility to employees.
Pros
Increased awareness of toxic work cultures in the banking industry.
Push for better working conditions for junior employees.
Cons
Loss of life due to alleged overwork.
Fear of retribution for speaking out against the toxic culture.