Revenue grew Yoy 21% to 7.8 billion. Discretionary assets grew Yoy to $7.9 Trillion, up 1.1T. “These achievements reflect the confidence our customers and clients place in us.” Tell me again how RTO increases productivity? This growth was... — read more
What's the point of RTO?
The last time I was in the same state as a teammate of mine was in March 2020. I go into office, no one talks to me and I talk to no one, then I badge out. Depressing.
Is this game legal?
Is it legal for a company of this size to refuse to disclose employee expectations? They say, “Talk to your manager for details about RTO regarding flexibility” and the managers say, “Sorry, we’re not permitted to grant exceptions.” They are... — read more
Chairman shares ATH quarter
Blowout quarter from Fidelity shares (1.73 wow!) I am sure management will spin this as a "RTO" win. Just one more quarter for vesting and I am outta here!
Increased scrutiny after returning from FMLA
I recently returned to work after taking FMLA leave. Within my first week back, my manager began closely scrutinizing my schedule, availability, and office presence. He asked me to specify my working hours, identify my usual desk location, and... — read more
Wish this site had ability to post memes
I wish there was some way we could post memes to describe our situation. A picture is worth 1000 words.
Will always remember how RTO was announced
It was a marketing all-hands on-site event in Smithfield, RI. Vadim sat on stage for a moderated event where he praised marketing for their output and productivity, and highlighted the revenue and success of the organization. Then he left the room... — read more
Ep and promotion ?
What’s the r/ship or the chance getting promoted after ep ?
Hiring / Sponsorship
Hi all, it’s been a while since Fidelity paused visa sponsorships and hiring. Many contractors’ current contracts are due to end in about a month, but we haven’t received any updates. Does anyone know what’s happening? I’ve been working as a... — read more
Full steam ahead on ft rto
So they think pulling this long roll out, staggering it over another year is going to quell the anger and frustration? They must be gluttons for punishment. I think the blowback has been pretty resoundingly negative. I guess we’re all stymied by... — read more
VBO 2027???
Any chance??? I have 2 years until I qualify for retirement but not sure i can make it.... please tell me some good news
Never taking the vbo... Sticking around... Yep...
Real live A0 here...... LOL!!!! ROFLMAO!!!! Why on EARTH would I take the VBO??? I make SIX FIGURES. Paid off the house in 1994 and bought another one - Can you say rental and free cash flow?. I am COMFORTABLE.... My network and colleagues look out... — read more
RTO - Morning Meeting - I Love It
I am getting all kinds of kudos points from the management team and my boss. They have to deal with everyone crying about RTO, while I just say that I am in love with being uber-productive at work in the office. I am capitalizing on a self-own by... — read more
Vesting schedules?
For contributions like profit sharing, is there a vesting period, or is that money yours once it hits? I know for employee matching there is a vesting schedule, but unsure about profit sharing.
To me this says much more about their direction
They want a larger reduction in US based head counts. This is all about going global and call centers outsourced and for the average customer dealing with Mumbai or Philippines or Brazil regarding their 401k High net worth might get a US based... — read more
Pulse Survey/RTO Update Meeting: A Masterclass in Corporate Spin
For those who were unable to attend this morning's meeting: HR acknowledged a significant decline in employee sentiment: overall NPS dropped 17 points, promoters declined 10 points, and employees’ ability to work in a way that meets their personal... — read more
Bonus and Holiday party - bah humbug?
I wonder what the bonus % and holiday party will be like this year…
Let's have some fun...
What BS do you think she is going to shovel our way tomorrow morning about the Pulse survey results/ RTO feedback? Please make it fun, I am slowly dying at work anyway. 😫
Buyout terms
If the terms of a buyout are very lucrative, people will dig in their heels and wait for it.
still waiting for performance review
mngr has not scheduled any meeting yet for eoy performance review. any reason y its taking long this yr?
Why can't Fidelity Employees unionize?
Is it just anti American to unionize or the retaliation from employer towards those who organize is the fear? I am new to this job but I want to understand why with so much dissatisfied/ disgruntled employees posting multiple times a week about how... — read more
New programs?
By any chance, has anyone noticed any announcements recently about new programs being offered to Fidelity employees starting in 2027? IN PARTICULAR, insurance products from Farmers Insurance?
Anyone get IP this year for RTO attendance?
Title - Haven't heard anyone in my org get this news, most performance reviews were given out already just hearing SPs and EPs. Few folks were only staying for 4 hours a day with no issues
It’s not just Fid
There has been large-scale cultural change in the workplace the last 15 years. It’s not limited to Fidelity. Assuming this is a Fidelity-specific problem and punishing Fidelity’s workers to try to get them to revert to an office culture that no... — read more
Having Fidelity on my resume is a curse
Been here 5+ years, stuck with a toxic boss/team for a good chunk of those years. Been trying to leave for the last 2 years with no luck. (And my job search started even before RTO btw, I'd imagine more people here are looking elsewhere now.) I used... — read more
I never thought I’d have so much resentment for a company I once actually loved
Really felt like I hit the jackpot after graduating and I worked hard building my skills and contributing. It felt like “they take care of me, so I will do my best to make that worth it” Was an EP for several years. 9 years later and I don’t... — read more
Fidelity pays the best?
Folks in less expensive offices (e.g. NC, Texas...), do you find Fidelity pays the best, locally? I'm a L7 at NC, 35% Bonus + 17% 401k + Shares amounts to whooping 87% of my base pay, which makes it hard for me to leave for other local... — read more
Contractor Renewals
I know a few in WI that didn't get renewed due to budget restrictions. The sad part is they're American and the ones being extended are on work Visa. Can you guess the nationality?
Any insight on who will be in the first wave of RTO in NJ?
Why is everything so secretive
What did the now unpublished pulse survey and RTO article say?
The article id or link doesn't work anymore. Did someone read it or take a screenshot?
Pulse results are in RTO is here to stay, as per the article on the central website
On the central website go to ....com/article/FA_12085
RTO Updates/Fid Central
An article is now available on Fid Central about RTO updates for Ireland and NJ. Anyone know what the plan will be for Smithfield RI?
Dr-g testing
Just a heads up, a bunch of people in my department who are tenured and have been here a while are required to dr-g test again. Notification emails come in and you are required to test within 3 business days. Seems as another way to find cause to... — read more
‘Tis the Season
…for illness. Lots of coughing in the office. Used to be able to WFH due to illness. What’s the current guidance on this? Will I get pinged if I WFH because I’m coughing a lot, yet still able to work?
I'm starting to value my time more than my salary
The higher salary doesn't seem as important to me as it used to. I'd rather have the ability to work remotely, arrange my day with some flexibility, and not feel that my job owns every waking hour. I know that could mean earning less, but I'm... — read more
(very long post) Was I PIPed?
I have a question. I recalled an event that occurred back when I was in Fidelity, a couple of months before I got laid off. I feel like I was being PIPed, but wasn’t sure if I was PIPed. I wanted to ask what a PIP is really like at Fidelity, whether... — read more
Manager meetings on Monday Aft, Nov 2?
A couple of posts appeared here on Monday stating there were HR meetings with managers that afternoon. It's two days later. Does anybody have any knowledge on these meetings? Did they indeed happen? Any inside knowledge on what exactly was... — read more
It takes guts
So no one in Abby’s board has the guts to tell her, “Everyone’s miserable right now…your decision is damaging the company?”
People are becoming meaner
Is it just me, or are others noticing how everybody is becoming genuinely mean for no good reason? I know nobody likes working here and the stress is sometimes unbearable, but why do some use that as an excuse to bully their coworkers? We're all in... — read more
Forced relocation
Fidelity is forcing a team to relocate to the city centre, despite the existing office remaining open and the work being perfectly doable from there. Alongside reduced WFH, employees are facing significantly longer commutes for seemingly no good... — read more