Topics regarding layoffs at Capital One

Topics regarding layoffs at Capital One

How is your workload?

The dust has definitely settled after the layoffs, so I was wondering how is your workload? I'm asking especially those whose teams lost a few people. I know one team that was halved, and those who are still here are planning to leave because the... — read more 

Secret layoffs

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/latest-quiet-workplace-trend-cutting-110927951.html

To opt out of Pip vs not opt out

Suppose you're on the coaching plan and you're likely going to be PIP'd. What are the pros and cons of opting out of PIP. Do you still get severance(including 60 days) at the end of PIP when you are fired along with cobra or is that only something... — read more 

Can you get your 60 day pay and work another job?

Got PIP’d. Taking the package instead. Found out I’ll be receiving regular pay for 60 days, followed by 12 weeks lump payout after that ends. If I get another job during the 60 days, do I have to notify Cap One I have another job? Or could I collect... — read more 

Severance by Level?

Currently at DFS anticipating a successful merger and then getting laid off in short order. How does severance work at CapOne?

PIP payout??

A coworker found out he was getting PIP’d for end of year performance but hasn’t had his meeting yet. He is planning to ask for a severance package. From what we understand, it’s two month’s pay, followed by a 12 week severance lump sum payout and 6... — read more 

end of year 2023 stack rankings is explosive

I'm in tech org. The end of year 2023 reviews and stack rankings has gotten many people including Sr Directors all fired. People fired in the last month due to PIPs throughout tech organizations left and right

I looked inside the window amd saw

a group of managers in Card team showing a presentation based on employee feedback showing a revolt by employees over stack rankings and PIPs, wrongful termination, return to office, low pay, and anxiety over firings. In fact, I took a photo of the... — read more 

Capital One wants quitters, wants to avoid layoffs

Don’t ever quit. Remember these losers don’t don’t about this site, so they might not realize we know not to quit. You can’t get unemployment if you do. Let them give you a cp or pip. Let them fire you. These cowards refuse to lay us off to... — read more 

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| 1940 views | | 7 replies (last February 29, 2024)
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challenging a pip

what happens if you challenge a pip? does it extend the 60 days while investigation is ongoing ?

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| 860 views | | 1 reply (February 23, 2024)
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How does Capone track us?

Does anyone know what software/solution Capone uses to track our activities on our machines? Came over from JPM and they used an internal system (WADU) - any dips in productivity or idle time (cause you know, I gotta eat and use the bathroom) were... — read more 

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| 1310 views | | 3 replies (last February 23, 2024)
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Acquisition will bring the world of pain

If the acquisition of Discover goes through, this place will be unbearable. It already is a stressful place to work at. Can you imagine the chaos, waves of layoffs, extra pressure, more workload, new levels of the terrible treatment of employees for... — read more 

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| 1231 views | | 7 replies (last February 23, 2024)
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capone to acquire discover financial

What a nightmare more chaos. Both companies treat their employees like $h^t. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/02/19/capital-one-acquiring-discover-financial-services-report-says.html Capital One Financial is set to acquire Discover Financial... — read more 

Ratings

Is there an inconsistent rating for year end or just below strong? I’ve been out of the office and haven’t had my official year end review yet. Does an inconsistent or below strong get a bonus? Doesn’t an inconsistent or below get PIPed with... — read more 

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| 1120 views | | 5 replies (last February 14, 2024)
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CP and two weeks notice…

Texan C1 peeps: putting in a two weeks notice to have last day as March 8 during a coaching plan… too risky? Potential to just get fired? Does full PTO get paid out? Do you get to keep health insurance through the remainder of the month (March)? I... — read more 

C1 severance agreements cannot ask for employees to waive their labor rights and freedom of speech in EXCHANGE FOR RECEIVING SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

This is the National Labor Relations Board announcement for federal enforcement in stopping companies from offering severance benefits, in exchange for employees to waive their labor rights and their freedom of speech to talk negatively of the... — read more 

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| 1400 views | | 7 replies (last February 12, 2024)
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CP = unbearable micromanagement

I’m on day 1 of my coaching plan and my PL is already micromanaging me and criticizing every single thing that I do and I can’t take this anymore. I genuinely feel like I’m going to explode from the stress. I know they’re trying to get me to quit... — read more 

Coaching plan vs PIP

What’s the difference between the two? Is there anyway to get a payout if given a coaching plan? I have no desire to stay or work for this micromanager and you can probably imagine how painful a coaching plan would be with an annoying micromanager... — read more 

FRP

I am in the finance rotational program (1st rotation) and honestly I am going to leave when my first rotation ends. This company is a total shitshow and the way they treat their employees is messed up. Total opposite of what I expected. I know... — read more 

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| 1480 views | | 5 replies (last January 25, 2024)
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stack ranking conundrum

A group of managers were huddled in a meeting to discuss employee feedback and it was a sign of a showdown with the company. Employees described a lack of trust in leadership and poor morale due to random and unjustified firings due to stack... — read more 

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| 2290 views | | 9 replies (last January 29, 2024)
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If you're thinking of leaving....

A little encouragement for those thinking of voluntarily leaving, before getting bad news. I left a year ago and it was the best decision I made. For anyone considering it, you can do it! Jump in feet first and go somewhere else. True, it takes... — read more 

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| 1720 views | | 4 replies (last January 24, 2024)
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Capital One Logic

Hey there, we just laid off a good chunk of people in your department, here’s an insulting $25 gift card. LOL. Keep it and shove it up your @ss or put a couple 0’s behind it. Wanting praise like you’re doing anything. Comical and delusional, but... — read more 

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| 2460 views | | 8 replies (last January 25, 2024)
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Layoffs in January / February

I was told that we might be having layoffs more towards February by someone close to the process. Crazy right? I swear mgmt literally is going to cull all innovative thinkers from this place bc who wants to stay in this chaos . Can't wait to leave

Can you get unemployment if laid off?

I’ve heard conflicting info about whether or not you can file for unemployment if you are laid off. Anyone know the real story? Can you only get it if it’s job elimination or if it’s “performance” related too and you’re on a CP or PIP? Also, is the... — read more 

Quote from a successful billionaire

"great companies create environments that reduce unnecessary stress of their employees" I think we know that means Capital One is so far from great. I have never seen or heard such stressed, uncomfortable employees. One giant t@rd.

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| 800 views | | 1 reply (January 5, 2024)
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Worried about year end feedback

It’s the new year and time for leaders to give year-end feedback to their people. When does that take place exactly? Is it mid or late January? I wonder how many people will get put on coaching plans, PIPs or redeployed like at mid year. I was put on... — read more 

Stock options

does anyone knows if Capital One includes associates unvested stocks as part of their severance package after pip or layoff? I’m hearing conflicting stories about this.

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| 1580 views | | 5 replies (last December 22, 2023)
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Short Term Disability/Severe Burnout

I am experiencing severe burnout and mental exhaustion from working here. Thankfully, these next two weeks are quiet, but I’m debating taking FMLA/STD in January or February. I am having a mental breakdown and this job is causing me to move away from... — read more 

PIP Opt out

For those who opted out, and didn’t find a job within the 60 days. How are you explaining the “why are you looking to leave or why did you leave your last job” question in interviews? Are you calling it a layoff? I’m outside of the 60 days so I’m... — read more 

PIPs and Firings in Full Swing

I found out today 3 people who were basically strangers had been put on coaching plans and PIPs. We shared information in an office and thats how i found out. I was also targeted and fought and screamed like a mad dog. We work for different... — read more 

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