Last winter two people in my team received EIA, both received detailed individual details on what they did. This year two people in my team received EIA but this time, the comment they received was "great job team". All because they're not in same... — read more 

I want to move into the scrum master role but i heard they are changes coming to that chapter? What are the changes please?

A handful of Grade 8 AND above confirmed big changes come September for Connect Weeks. Apparently they will be pushing for near 100% in office time and it will be up to each organization, site and lower management’s problem to figure it out. Upper... — read more 

I do not know why should I be surprised to see same a$$ kissers in receiving EIA. Sick to my stomach, after yet another year / quarter where the efforts are not recognized or appreciated. And no surprises where only the pets in the same location... — read more 

In all seriousness, do we have a ballpark on when the update will be released about September onwards for the Connect Weeks schedule? Thanks!

I understand that during the pandemic, the company needed the people who work to stay in their jobs… so they hired those who don’t as managers. But I don’t know how much longer I can stay and have said managers make fun of people who have college... — read more 

In my department, so many people are on medical leave or coming from/going on medical leave. It blows my mind that Fidelity would rather pay stress leave claims than do anything about weak management (sorry “leaders”). Someone is responsible for the... — read more 

Prepare now. The official word will be passed down shortly for a dramatic increased requirement for Connect Week attendance come September. NO ONE on my team (FI) or others I run into in office feel that connect weeks benefit them at all and I’m sure... — read more 

Just wanted to vent on the whole connect week policy for regional centers- I'm quite frankly embarrassed to hold client zoom meetings when in the office- that clients have to hear the background noise of loud talking, laughing and coughing. I... — read more 

Remember when that was a thing? Now they scheduled a mandatory meeting for Friday at 4 PM. Then they cancelled it at 3:55. Then they rescheduled it for Monday at 8 AM. That's the new culture.

Why is leadership teams so unnecessarily large? What real value do they actually add? They hold fancy titles but contribute nothing to product strategy or execution. Most seem obsessed with impressive job titles, posting on LinkedIn, and organizing... — read more 

There's a new buzz word in tech, Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE). Yeah, as if they need ANOTHER acronym over there. I might be trying to take my own tech career down that route. I used to work at Fidelity, too. Not sure if Fidelity is gonna make... — read more 

What are the perks of retiring from fidelity? Can you stay on fidelitys health insurance if you retire at a certain age / tenure?

2nd quarter Finalized in April, announced in May? What are you hearing?

https://cis.org/Parsing-Immigration-Policy/Industrialized-Fraud-H1B-Visa-Program

Anyone heard that?

We have recognition programs, but they don’t seem tied to actual contributions. Some people get highlighted constantly while others doing similar work don’t get mentioned at all. I know I'm not the only one who's noticed the inconsistency. Talk about... — read more 

I'm trying to stay positive, but it’s tough to picture things improving in any way without major changes. And I don't think we'll be seeing such changes any time soon, if ever.

Interviewed four candidates for a contractor position in past two weeks, all the same identity. Is it that no Americans want to contract with Fidelity? Or Fidelity Talent Source (FTS) can't develop a diversified pipeline?

The Land Of Dots job cartel is for real. I read about it here and elsewhere and thought, Ha, No. I've seen multiple promotions and none of them make any sense. Job Level 7 promotion to Squad Leader. She can't function in Excel, and got promoted... — read more 

Dear Mr head of wealth, it’s now been 5 months. What in the actual f are you even doing? Why make an announcement with a timeframe of knowing more just to retract yourself like a turtle? It’s amazing the type of leadership we have here and it’s very... — read more 

The era of prosperity is drawing to a close. Our world is entering its final, irreversible decline

Laid off from Fidelity as a SWE in 2024, became a contractor at another company using a contracting agency that works with Fidelity. Wanted to know if there’s a list of contracting agencies Fidelity uses so I can contact them and have more contacting... — read more 

Today we found out that a member from my team who has only been on the team for two years will be getting promoted. That person is still very new and has a lot of questions and in my opinion work to do. One of other members on the team who has been... — read more 

Fidelity appears to have made a business decision long ago in response to shrinking margins, automation, fee compression, and a more self-directed investor base. The problem isn’t the decision itself. It’s how that decision has been... — read more 

Everything ,going to change on April

Has anyone had any issues taking a promotion in another dept or location? I want to start looking to make additional income, but I’m worried it will backfire and I will be out a job. Any wisdom is appreciated

I joined last year but I see just way too many Principal Engineers and Directors. Like teams of 8 with 3-4 Principal Engineers? I have seen teams of 10 where 5-6 are Principal Engineers!!! Also, teams with multiple Directors. Is there any promotion... — read more 

Looks like Fidelity still offers remote jobs?

All Sr Leader in Vegas offsite this week whats happening? Big decisions?

Anyone know how to find salary ranges for specific roles here? And does location change the number? Thanks.

I'm fed up of management through fear. You can scare people into doing two or three jobs for the price of one for a while, but not forever. Eventually we just stop giving a damn and go back to doing just our original job. I 'm at the point where I... — read more 

I guess in one and half or so, we will know our fate. Woke up to flash call scheduled on my calendar for 9:45 AM. GCL has been posting in group to "make every effort to attend

Let me explain how it works here. First, actual performance is irrelevant. The people who work the hardest and produce the most are seen as threats, so they get cut, while the mediocre ones who keep their heads down and do not rock the boat stay... — read more 

At least 4 director level employees in FAE let go as of today. One-and-done cut or are they going to drag it out over the week?

Whenever there are talks about cuts, it's always the exceptional performer, the ones who delivered at critical times are on the chopping block instead of the ones coasting breezily. The reason??? Majority of slackers (you know who you are) won't be... — read more 

Everyone I know is burned out. This place isn't what it was ten years ago. We'd all leave if we could but nobody's hiring. I've got a masters and 50+ applications out there. Not one response. The constant threats and fear have drained me completely.