Are there any other PL that are leading 25 + ppl feeling burnt out. My department has mentioned victim mindset. Which I find extremely offensive. I am working every single day of the week, I have peers that have substitutes every time they miss a... — read more 

Are there any other PL that are leading over 20 ppl and feeling burnt out? I am so happy to have a job that I love. I have hit a point where the pressure feels unhealthy. I’m going to consider becoming a non PL. I understand leading large teams, some... — read more 

Found on reddit: Today, my coworker and I (both in asset transfer services) got told we were being laid off effective immediately. Of course they tried to play it off that there were "things" I did that were wrong that was causing it. Hmm, yeah... — read more 

I get the need for cuts, but they really don't seem to care about who goes and who stays. I guess we are all just replaceable cronies. It's starting feel like an abusive relationship where they beat you while telling you it's because they love you... — read more 

A few weeks passed since RTO started. What's the gossip on that? How much are you and your colleagues complying with it? Are some people cheating? Any tips or tricks to share? Is HR or real estate collecting data on badge swipes and time sheets?

Layoffs are the gifts that keep on giving. Everyone should have the experience once in their life so they can see first hand how they impact people’s lives. If you have not experienced it you have NO idea thus the many of the ignorant comments on... — read more 

Wow I was just told about this site. I was so pi---d when I got laid off but I got a fat check and start a new job in Feb. It is what it is. But holy cow what is happening at Schwab??? These comments are priceless! Maybe TDA shoulda been the buyer... — read more 

It doesn't matter that you're the only one on your team at your location or that your team is spread out over 10 locations. What matters is seeing people in the office and water cooler conversations with people you don't know. Please remember this... — read more 

lol, trying to drag us into the office four days in a row to “collaborate,” huh? i see you.

Which one to use up first? I recently had a Manager encourage me to use sick-time vs. vacay. Then I heard it's because company doesn't pay out for vacation days but does for sick days. I'd dig through the hr website to find this, but seriously... — read more 

What are your thoughts?

I fully regret investing any of my salary into the purchase plan...The leadership of this company has tanked the stock. Dump and run or ride this crash course out?

Senior leaders should be accountable. They should forego raises and bonuses this year and more fully fund the pool.

walt bettinger in 2014 " the firm has positioned itself to benefit enormously when interest rates start to rise, as expected. For now we must remain diligent and cut expenses" walt bettinger salary versus the average Schwab employee 150/1 walt... — read more 

I joined recently, one unique thing which I came across on the Tech side. Bank Still uses lot of Cobol junkies , is bank planning to keep this Cobol junkies for next coming decade? Only good thing most hooked to Cobol , are contractor which make easy... — read more 

Just Thinking why Schwab , do not send all legacy and contractor to Lone star state ? This will free up space , save the cost , and consolidate all tech in one place. Otherwise what I am seeing we handling 2 System to run process.

Does anyone know how to obtain access to W2s for tax reporting among those who either voluntarily or involuntarily terminated with Schwab during 2023? Thank you for your help!

Anyone get it yet? Usually I get my paychecks on Thursdays. This one has yet to arrive.

Anyone have issues with the non compete? I Applied for a role and was told I’m unable to get it due to them being a SAN advisor and anyone in SAN can’t hire a former Schwab employee for 12 months. Does this sound accurate?

Not expecting anything significant given the meager 73% announced for those currently employed, but humor me.

What’s the over under on the percentage of employees that will now receive a “Below Expectations” on their performance review and get even less than the 73% bonus payout?

Lessons Learned: 1,000 Days of Distributed at Atlassian. "Using behavioral science to uncover how to do distributed work well. Key insights and practical recommendations to help you lead your (already) distributed teams to... — read more 

How come Walt is allowed to blame the feds every time something goes wrong, lay us off, and then gets a raise like nothing bad happened?

What are you honestly going to rate Schwab? I hear a lot of talk but the numbers still come in high

Walt working from home in Ohio managing interest rate risk like a boss.

Leaving immediately after I get my bonus. Company is a joke!

With so much talk about people being stressed, overworked, RTO/layoff stress, looking for other jobs, it's no wonder I've seen so many of my fellow Schwabbies burning out. I came across this HBR article that highlights so many of the issues that... — read more 

I checked CRE today as I’m looking to move to Orlando later this year, the occupant count has dropped substantially. I was just wondering if they announced something for the Orlando office?

Does Schwab do anything well? Advertising and Bureaucracy and an adversarial employee experience?

Just got bit curious to find out is Modernization Done , I mean really done? If that is the Case then why we have "feline " team still now? also we have team for "suggestion " they keep changing name like rubber ? Both handling big-iron system? — read more 

To those who successfully obtained a medical exception to work remotely: How was the process? Did you receive pushback from HR? What documentation does Schwab require from your physician?

https://www.fastcompany.com/91008155/the-numbers-are-in-companies-with-flexible-work-policies-are-outperforming-competitors "The data is compelling. Between 2020 and 2022, fully flexible public companies significantly outperformed their less... — read more 

Seems like rather then targeting employee. Schwab should inspect , contractor and billing given to them. Find out if they even worth paying what they charge? which will give more saving to Schwab , rather terminating there long time employee in... — read more 

Write ups impact bonus payouts. Has anyone noticed an increase in write ups and terminations?

https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kxqnx/dont-mess-with-us-webmd-parent-company-demands-return-to-office-in-bizarre-video

Ok, so what are we not allowed to do in order to hold onto severance? Work for Schwab or its affiliates? I read the sev agreement several times but am not 100% on this. Hopefully I can still work for a vendor that serves Schwab

Amazing to watch a new hire go from nothing to director in 6 months.. oh wait it's Rama's daughter. So fun to watch her from her penthouse during the pandemic win all awards on top of it.