I work in the Lone Tree office and i noticed some people on the finance side (High net worth reps) that come in typically three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) didn’t come in this week.
Don't expect to learn anything from your manager
Even if he or she had all the insider info and decided to spill the beans, it would most likely be some twisted version of the truth or a flat-out lie. What we need to do instead of waiting for them to tell us what's going on is rely on good old... — read more
EC top of mind
These are amazing times, and we should appreciate what is happening to the economy. While we are thinking about layoffs spending time on this board, this is 100% what are leaders are thinking about. https://example.com/8zjx823c
Are we a better company now than we were six months ago?
Before all this cr-p with layoffs started? I don't think so. I don't think anybody thinks so. I believe they managed to ki-l morale, ki-l productivity, and pull a break on any progress that was being made. All thanks to their idiocy and... — read more
Strange team transition, knowledge transfer, etc.
Since there is no transparency from the EC about when layoffs will happen maybe we can use what we know to make deductions. Have there been any transfer of FTEs in and out of your teams? Have your team been providing or receiving knowledge... — read more
The dreaded kernel_task issue
Title says it all.
Won't happen on a Thursday
You heard it right, they won't happen on a Thursday. Finally one correct prediction.
TCOS
Who else is tired of hearing Take Care Of Self in this whole process?
LinkedIn Article Weighs In … Pretty sure this was a paid advertisement by Walt
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/impact-schwab-layoffs-financial-industry-what-expect-eddie-starr/?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_more-articles_related-content-card There are not enough barfing and Pinocchio emojis in the world …….. per the article... — read more
How will you even know
Are they going to send out a mass email "hey we fired a bunch of people. It's done."
Took an Extended Lunch Today
Usually, if I don’t have a lunch meeting, I designate most of an hour from noon to 1pm to learning something related to my role. But for some reason today for the first time, I just couldn’t do it. I watched an episode of my favorite comedy show... — read more
Bad Karma
As I think out loud. How did I get into this f--ked position, working in this terrible I&O organization at this terrible company? I just wanted to do what I loved. Tech at a Financial Services company. When I started 5 years ago, I thought I had... — read more
Not Today.
Not today, because it is a Wednesday.
Todays movie on Schwab's dime: NUN II
Thanks Schwab for paying me for my daily movie fix while I wait for you to lay me off.
The Walt that Stole Christmas
Walt thanks for laying us off before the holidays. Enjoy your 20 million dollar bonus why we explain to our kids why we can’t afford anything this year
It’s time
Finally it’s confirmed that they will do it tomorrow. Good luck to everyone!
Disability
Can you be laid off if you’re on or plan on going on disability?
If you are laid off will you keep all your assets at Schwab or Move them to other firms?
I am curious I have accounts in Fidelity and Vanguard that were there before I joined schwab. I had to move everything to schwab my wife's accounts, my personal accounts, my kids accounts etc. Does it make sense to move it back if I am laid off.
Confirmed
It was yesterday. Take it or leave it.
Employee count per location
Is there a way to see how many employees we have at each major office?
Confirmed October 10th
Take it or leave it. I have a very reliable source that has confirmed Oct 10 as the date.
Looking like Friday the 13th in Omaha…
Employees affected by the move were instructed to move all of their personal belongings home before the 13th and to plan on working remotely that day. Then on Monday the 16th they will move into the office in their new location. From a logistical... — read more
Mid October
Title says it all.
Nobody knows…
Those who know are not going to risk leaking info. If/when the layoffs happen are anyone’s guess. But at this rate, the brand damage may be hard to repair.
Late October
Got off a call and the internal rumor/chatter is late October... to put end of Dec completing the 60 day period... and potentially allow bonuses to be awarded. Speculation of course but isn't that what this site is for? Just sending my thoughts... — read more
Leaving - keep benefits/stock?
Have a few questions. When you resign. You can obviously opt in for cobra. What about life insurance. Short term. Legal. Etc. I worked for another large financial firm and I was able to stay covered as long as I paid a premium Also I was... — read more
newest rumor is November
I've heard from two different sources that Nov is the big lay off. I'm curious what not doing them before the earnings call is going to do to the stock price. Very glad I withdrew from ESPP. I know frustration isn't news but every day I care less and... — read more
If Your Impacted
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=FS8p_F0Stog&feature=shared If you are impacted and I’m not and are in Lone Tree - I’m wiling to start a group in the area and use every tactic to find the next role. I can create a Reddit or Discord group and get... — read more
Mad Money Lightning Round
No money to pay for hard working employees but will pay to sponsor Jim Cramers Lightning Round segment. Unreal
03 15 22 36 40 PB - 02
Sweet Jesus let this hit tonight
Consultants
Bob Slydell: Would you bear with me for just a second here. Peter Gibbons: OK. Bob Slydell: What if - and believe me this is hypothetical - but what if you were offered some kind of a stock option equity sharing program. Would that do anything for... — read more
Happy Halloween Schwab Associates!
It feels like the walk through the haunted house. I am declining any 1:1s with my boss.
Can we move this thing along?
Can’t the EC do ANYTHING in a timely, efficient manner? Would it help if I posted my A? It’s A12345
Maternity Leave
Does maternity leave protect us from the layoff?
Real Life Avengers Part II: Endgame
Boston consulting group is Thanos. They snap and half of everyone is gone on Halloween. Activators confirmed no Halloween event. Can’t think of a better way to go out. 29 days left lol
National Service Week
Anyone know if they are doing anything for national service week. I remember getting 15 minutes off the phones last year but don’t see anything on my schedule. It’s strange because they still have a snack cart. The company is cutting costs yet they... — read more
The Layoff List
Please post here when you are layed off. Just list: Org Title
bad layoff process
It’s a given that a layoff is a bad situation. But the process of this one has been real bad. Announced months in advance. No date . No communication since then. Employees taking guesses. Mixed up with RTO changes and office messes. Employee mental... — read more
How will we know when others are laid off?
How soon will related teams know that their partners are gone? How do we find out about friends that are let go? I've never been close to people impacted by layoffs and it just feels like it will be a total blur.
Countdown
September 25 - 34,715 26 - 34,727 27 - 34,717 28 - 34,717 29 - 34,734 October 2 - 34,710