Once we are full RTO, planning on having lunch in my car with a few IPAs.

Re-org after re-org. New processes that are more complicated than the old ones. We can't move forward because we're too busy moving sideways. Nothing ever gets better, nothing gets simpler. Just endless sideways shuffling.

We were at 245 summer st. The room was vp’s on up. Lots of mba, egghead types. We were talking about updates to a platform, to include new offerings. I had spent 8 years on the phones and got a new gig. I felt like I could adequately describe... — read more 

If executive logic dictates that the office is a temple of collaboration, the reality on the ground often resembles a sensory nightmare. The most glaring flaw in sweeping return-to-office mandates—at Fidelity and across the multinational financial... — read more 

We let go of people who carried decades of institutional knowledge. Now we're competing against those same people who took their expertise elsewhere, and we're losing. Make it make sense, please.

Getting fired is now like a subscription service with multiple cancellation tiers. “Layoff” if they’re feeling honest. “Restructuring” if they’re feeling corporate. “Performance management” if they want you to blame yourself. “Voluntary... — read more 

I have the Sunday night dread starting early on a Saturday. This place drains me.

Hey guys I noticed that there are a lot of complaints about Fidelity on this page. I currently have an offer from Fidelity for the LEAP Software program but I also have an offer from Citi bank and am interviewing for USAA. Im hearing about constant... — read more 

They decided to f us over by mandating RTO. We’ll f them over by switching off on Fridays. I’m unofficially on a 4-day week folks until I return to the office. Thanks Y’all ✌️

I'm getting a lot of non-answers about whether my contract is extending after September or not. Curious about others in similar situations. My boss' boss told them it was "highly likely," but with all of the—everything—lately, I'll believe it when... — read more 

The further we get past the pandemic, I wonder if anyone in the entire company has 2 brain cells to rub together. Abby is a joke and promoted her biggest and loudest adversaries as direct reports. Like how hasn’t a corporate takeover not snuck... — read more 

Copy architectire from one project put it to ai give specifications for this project, ask it to generate architecture. Architecture ready! that's architect DINOSAURS work in fidelity paid $200k+ shamelessly.

I’ve heard from multiple sources, some as high as EVP, that wheels are in motion for the company to buy/lease space at the MetLife site in Warwick, RI. And that Custody/ Fid Wealth could occupy that space. It’s on Rt 2 near the Lowe’s and Aldis and... — read more 

Heard through co-workers that anyone that arrives on site and not able to find a desk in their zone will be required to work in the cafeteria. I don’t know about you, but I get my best work done with hundreds of people around me and a single laptop... — read more 

Did anyone else get HRR email? This is the first time getting this

What was the severance? 2 weeks of base pay per year? Was it capped at 6 months, is the important question? I see talk here and there but never truly confirmation. How is everyone who was laid off? Do you think there will be any voluntary or... — read more 

Get ready for more passive aggressive job cuts followed by deepest apologies. 14 ways to fire people without technically firing people: Hiring Freeze: Don’t replace anyone who quits. In 18 months, congratulations: you’ve “reduced headcount... — read more 

Employee: "I was hired as fully remote 3 years ago and moved my family closer to affordable housing." HR: "We're updating our policy. You need to report to an office 3 hours away, 4 days a week, starting next month." Employee: "That's impossible... — read more 

We got a new project which need to finish it asap. The agenda is document all the manual /automation critical functions we perform during regression. Is this the plan to reduce the resource anytime ?

Anyone else catching wind of HR cracking down on the required hours in office? I heard a rumor of a VP having a discussion with some salary ACs and told them 8 hours in the requirement. 1. Why are they literally bringing down the hammer? 2. I’ve... — read more 

how is it possible that brokerage can have a mobility rate almost 40%? am I in an echo chamber in tech where there is no mobility? are other business functions having one in three folks or I guess higher since nothing's happening in tech change... — read more 

When is fidelity start the open hiring positions. FIT have the last hiring 2024 Dec

Company wide, just Boston? Can anyone confirm or is this just heresay and rumors? Of so, why even move forward with interesting internal applicants? Doesn’t that just alienate loyal employees? Personality, I think all the bad policies of... — read more 

Heard that Fidelity either bought or leased a building in Warwick, RI and return to office in Smithfield is January 2027. Some people have been told this...and others have not. Just curious what people are hearing.

Seriously if you can't get hired, it's because you're not good enough. People are even claiming that the interns are nepos which is laughable to me. This company's standards are not low enough to hire anybody from a mom and pop shop. I also hate... — read more 

Seriously it's hilarious to me how much complaining there is here. Apparently going to the office 5 days a week and actually doing your job instead of taking naps at home is a travesty. Are you guys serious? I started working here in 2025 as a new... — read more 

“IMO lowering head count for an upcoming merger/sale.” This was a comment on one thread, and I have heard someone else at work say the same. Do we think this is what’s going on here? Are there any possible pros to staying after a sale? I also... — read more 

We're doing three jobs for one paycheck, get no support from management, and live in constant fear of layoffs. When did this become our new normal?

just wanted to express gratitude for our opportunity to help people become confident investors and help clients (and ourselves!) achieve life’s possibilities

I just paid $4.29 for gas and dreading returning to office full time. Why isn’t Fidelity addressing this giant elephant in the room? This combined with everyday living expenses, how are people making it work? If they want us back in full time, fine... — read more 

What amazes me is that interns with no experience are being given preference over people with actual work experience in different parts of the business for roles in various areas like asset management, risk, etc. So even if someone doesn’t have... — read more 

Once what was a fulfilling career to support clients and their G2 G3 on their journey to and thru retirement has now turned into an exercise of making sure to click the required buttons to get credit for making sure you get the '"income". What is... — read more 

I feel like this is something bigger than just RTO FT. There are no jobs listed and I’m still waiting on hearing on an internal job I interviewed for weeks ago. HR is missing in action. This is really weird it’s like something has happened behind... — read more 

If the buzz is true, a lot of SLs are facing a demotion to G7 or getting cut, but the group squad leads will probably keep their G8 status. Thanks for attention to this matter!!!

When are they supposed to have the ratings in? Wondering how long I need to just slightly above bare minimum. I can’t give any extra energy to this place for the next X days until bonus and profit sharing pays out.

I truly want to thank the leadership team for finally ending the nightmare of a productive, comfortable home environment. I’ve desperately missed the thrill of the morning commute and the illusion of "cross-team collaboration." Since my ultimate goal... — read more 

Will all the dinosaurs will go extinct after RTO ? or they will flourish ?

Seeing pictures of the wonderful inauguration of the CommonPiers in Boston everywhere on LinkedIn . Congratulations to everyone on this new way of working full time in a new place! It looks beautiful ..

Looks like there are about 88k employees at Fidelity and only about 800 job openings. According to AI stats available online, a company that has over 80k employees should have between 1,600 to 4,000 open positions at any given time. This represents... — read more