If you are a U.S. citizen or green card holder and feel you’ve been unjustly treated—whether through biased performance evaluations, wrongful termination, or being passed over for promotions—especially when H-1B workers are in your team, know that... — read more
We should have gotten rid of the snack abusers.
Just from an ethical perspective. People who feel entitled to clean out the snack bins are demonstrating the quality of their character. It is like the wait staff test - how people treat wait staff is telling you a lot about who they are.
2 weeks - we still don't know the RIF count.
Lot of fake news on1K. Some say 4K. What is actual number? and why it was not disclosed?
To those affected--anyone pursuing appeal requests on the terms of the severance?
Anyone could share reasonable requests that could ask to amend/appeal the terms of the severance? Much thanks.
Durham Office
is the 5 day RTO expected for the durham office? There's barely any space!
Which teams are still remote?
Specifically in tech? Cyber? Systems analyst? I've heard of a few but not sure if any specific team
Almost 2 weeks, How are you handling the mental toll?
I am one of the impacted associates . Was promoted earlier this year then suddenly let go. Two weeks later, I’m still stuck in my room dealing with constant depression and anxiety. How is everyone else coping with the sudden change . I clearly... — read more
How about developers and tester roles
Is the role change only for higher level positions. ? How about the dev team and testing QA team. Even there is a role change for them..
Another wave again ???
I’m still hearing that there will be another round of layoff in June end or July. And heard this time, reducing the contractors because of larger teams.. anyone heard of this and is it real ???
6 Sigma
OK, so Six Sigma is impressive cause nothing says INOVATION like spending 6 months proving with a laminated chart that people occasionally make mistkes... then assigning Greek letters to the revelation so it feels scientific. its greatest... — read more
Manager effectiveness survey in June still???
The reviews are going to be devastating when the survey comes out immediately after managers are forced to deliver the SLT messages with a smile and keep opinions to themselves. The messenger is going to get the blame and I wonder if this is by... — read more
Family owned businesses
Although working for family-owned businesses run by their owners has some advantages, the biggest challenge is that no one can challenge the owners’ decisions. What AJ says goes. nobody can say no.
Layoffs or something else is brewing
The Covid hired managers (not talking about race, just those who can’t keep up and were obnoxious while they had the Covid protections) have been so stressed in the office. It’s been too long for them to still be stressed from the RTO announcement... — read more
Another Form of Quiet Layoffs
Cutting bonuses drastically by raising metrics incrementally every year, until they're just out of reach. Q1 2026 quarterly bonus dropped $1500 for me compared to other quarters and my performance increased this year. The base isn't the best, so you... — read more
5 year vesting date for 401k match
for a January hire, when exactly does the last 40% vest? is the June before, after the new year, or after you reach the actual mid-jan work anniversary?
think we'll get a pulse survey this year?
funny how hard they would push them and now they've been quiet about it for almost a full year
Ireland
Anyone from ireland here? Were u guys affected by the layoffs?
Last day
Sorry to everyone who was affected by the recent cuts. Quick question ,how long were u given to find another role within Fidelity?
Can we all just agree to blame Gavin baker
Let us lay our pitchforks down for a second against one another. It was never the same after all that. It was never that serious either. The guy sent a few salacious texts, gets BOOTED from the firm and we all got punished for his indiscretions... — read more
High turnover undercuts efficiency
These days, it's fashionable not even to attempt retaining talent. Cost-cutting is the go-to strategy for propping up the share price and securing leadership bonuses. In the long term, they're cutting the branch they're sitting on. I'm not sure any... — read more
Can someone explain to me the voluntary retirement benefits
Im one of the few disappointed that I didn't get laid off... What are the benefits and qualifications for voluntarily retiring??? Im not 55 yet but have been working at fidelity for 22 years.... Would love to stay on the fidelity health insurance... — read more
The only achivement folks share !
I joined last year, I am kind of surprised the there is so much pride associates have to stick around in company for 20-25-20-25-30-35-40 years! In my first 6 months, when I met somebody or when they were introduced, there was no mention of their... — read more
Layoff in India
How big is the layoff in India ? Any idea? Did they cut squad leaders, scrum masters there or not?
Abby confirms cuts are over for now
Watch the Q1 update.
PLEASE READ
PLS ANYONE READING THIS RIGHT NOW I REALLY URGENTLY NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT TO BOSTON DEV OPS
Boston dev ops ?
Does anyone have information or know if there is an impact on or for the Boston dev ops team ? Pleae
What happened to the company I joined?
Managers don't care about their teams, they just assign work at the last minute and nitpick every little thing. Employee engagement is basically nonexistent, and we've got layers of middle managers who contribute nothing. The disconnect between our... — read more
How big of an org adj is considered a “reorg” for a layoff
I’m pretty low on the totem pole but how big of a change allows for a layoff? There have been a few high manager changes and I can’t tell if it’s just reshuffling from the layoffs last week vs just flattening out a team reporting line. Anyone have... — read more
Determining factor?
What got people on the list vs what saved them? There’s one person my team - haven’t seen them in the office. Another person in a different office within commuting distance but never goes in.. neither one was on the list. Each has other issues -... — read more
connect week
currently in office experiencing our culture sitting next to someone who got RIF’d while they spend all day on zoom with other RIF’d teammates discussing next steps I always go into the office expecting the worst but this is a new low
May14- Are there fresh round of layoffs today
I m hearing there was another round today .. is it true ?
Thoughts on Employment Lawyer consultation
Anyone consulting or thinking of consulting legal counsel to review the separation agreement? Anyone already have done so and could share any potential areas of concern within the terms, etc?
Leadership's only focus is finding ways to replace us
Cheaper workers, offshoring, AI - whatever works. If they could charge us for the privilege of working here, they would.
Overhaul management
I’ve been trying to wait out the correction for the people hired as “leaders” during the pandemic. I’m not sure if it’s just my BU or others were put in roles way beyond their skill set. It’s infuriating for me to have to sit in “coaching” and have... — read more
FTS RTO?
Has anyone got any clarity on this? Like from FTS HR? My contract states hybrid, but there's legal ease in there... I really can't go in full-time and would not have taken or applied for a full-time in-office role since it is not feasible for me... — read more
I miss Kathy Murphy
Sometimes things aren’t the same when your bestie leaves. It is in-fact confusing to be a girl. let’s have some compassion and hold space for leadership during these unprecedented times
what is the real / accurate RIF counts # ? impacted folks/ their managers can find in the docu-sign packet PDFs
what is the accurate RIF # ? impacted folks/ their managers can find in the docu-sign packet PDFs. Look at age discrimination sheet. It has everything. Roles, titles, number of positions, age what if your BU?
Land of the dinosaurs
Land of the dinosaurs where only dinosaurs thrives doing the same things with high ego but ki-ling all the other species including baby dinosaurs