Been hearing whispers of an increased focus on dress code. Then a subtle link to the appearance policy in an email this morning. Curious how much more this sadistic hr department can tighten the sc--ws.

When I first joined Fidelity my team/business unit were almost entirely in one building. We had a small India team but on the whole we were co-located. Over the years with technology and pandemic everything fractured and folks were more and more on... — read more 

I am currently sitting for another install to complete PROD normal validations so our cutover can start that'll go through the night. Still have to go in tomorrow morning at 7:30 to be able to find parking. No, you all don't understand what... — read more 

There is this team called DCDST online. Bullit team with all bullies, either comply to orders of the trio Principals or get bulied. Heard that Director left this team bul*ied by principals. Whenever i try to get in touch with that team for meeting... — read more 

How do we go from record profits to massive layoffs and mandatory FT RTO? Seems the cost and usage to heat, light, etc is greater than it was when we had hybrid. Am I wrong? And how did hybrid be so scorned even with blow out profits? It isn’t... — read more 

Westlake - Full RTO announcement coming end Q1. All non-client facing associates are required back in full time in Q3. They will be renting a building in Plano and will designate certain teams to the site.

Any associates in SMT hearing any credible info about us acquiring the MetLife site in Warwick near East Greenwich? Is that seriously happening? And which groups? My team is barely hanging on to make it through bonus and then profit sharing.

On Glassdoor someone mentioned people leaders are getting rejections back from comp planner and were told this would be a rough year. Anyone else hear this? Is this in relation to in team promos and bonus?

I’m out at the end of the year! For those in RTO sites, did that impact your decision? It accelerated my timing by 6 months.

How many days are y’all going in a month? Is there anyone who consistently takes Friday’s as a WFH day and hasn’t gotten reprimanded? I am trying to balance my mother’s caregiving schedule/appointments but trying to stay off the watchlist. It’s sad... — read more 

Maura is ousted. Abby acquiescing for Maura and her massive budget being tax revenue forcing us to be cattle going to sla-ghter. This FT RTO is a joke. Productivity is going to go down people are late leaving early because we all have obligations... — read more 

Of employees time in time out time on laptop time off patio if they use co pilot if they don’t use co pilot? Asking for s friend

I wont be replying to anyone or explaining how I know this information.. Corporate Legal has been given strict directives from upper upper management to stop giving out second chances to associates who commit security violations. Doesn’t matter even... — read more 

Anyone hearing about layoffs in Feb?

Heard it's going on on EI ?

Given the massive wave of VP-to-Director demotions and VP layoffs over the last two years, how are there still VPs in Wealth and Brokerage managing micro-teams? It feels like we have highly paid executives whose only job is to turn their team's hard... — read more 

Some people are saying some of us will be in a new office by next March. How would we know if we’re destined to go to a new office? Doesn’t Abby know about the serious gang of Waraq that runs that town?

Anyone heard any rumors about when Westlake RTO will take place? And if they are leasing more space?

I got IP last year for bad RTO adherence, my manager tried to change it, but HR was firm. If I apply to a new role today will a hiring manager be able to see that? How far back can they see my rating?

Poor decisions were once again made. Roles that no one has interest in such as CSS1/CSS2/CSS3 were created last year and now they don't have enough people to fill them because there is no incentive. They refuse to tell you what the pay is before... — read more 

Anyone hear about 100% RTO for everyone in Smithfield beginning in March? I have no idea where they would fit everyone but people in my organization seem to think it’s going to happen. Can’t wait for the 30 min + it takes to just get off campus to... — read more 

This is so cutthroat right now. Really sc-mmy so unprofessional below Fidelity’s caliber this FT RTO. Pouncing on people like a land owner for all their serfs and indentured servants. I’m not quite sure the full vesting is worth my self... — read more 

Can you negotiate pay for internal transfer that's cross BG/BU and cross job family? Thanks.

Since this company loves RTO and in-person “collaboration” are there any plans to build a new regional site? Would a new campus possibly be built somewhere closer to civilization and not in the backwoods of NH or KY?

I know a few people, and I'm also looking for something else. Still, it looks like it's fewer people than I expected.

Is a house of cards. Totally respected this company how it manages dues business respected employees was cautious and not political didn’t punish people for covid vaccines like other companies. But Abby got co opted by the leftists it was bound to... — read more 

I have no insider information but another week and I keep seeing people across the board in the organization (mostly those who are financially independent or can afford to retire) writing good bye messages on LinkedIn or announcing retirement. 3 new... — read more 

My food bills have doubled from going into work every day now thanks for the cut in pay it’s great. I don’t want to see my gasoline cc that should be coming this week It’s almost criminal what they’ve pulled on us. There just does not have to be... — read more 

With everything that has been going on here combined with some family issues, I think I urgently need some time away from work to get my mental health back on track. I'm struggling with how to bring that up with my manager without making things even... — read more 

Any people managers in here want to explain how those are allocated. For example does a manager get x amount of shares that they can give out to their team how they want? and at what point is that usually decided, now, nov, or right before YE... — read more 

Go brrrrrrrrrrr....brrrrr..... So if you're not getting a good share, they're trying to tell you something... You're not a part of the club and your contributions are not valued, so take the hint and resign so everyone else can have a bigger bonus... — read more 

Federal scrutiny of employment-based immigration has reached some of the largest technology employers in the country. The Labor Department is suspending PERM processing for Wipro, Microsoft, Capgemini, TCS, Cognizant, Adobe, HCL and Infosys, citing... — read more 

Seriously, it’s draining and exhausting the commute is adding 3 hours to my day that’s brutally unfair. When can we start hearing a relaxation on this nonsense and allow employees have some autonomy? No one hours in FT anymore this is primitive... — read more 

Did the travel ban get lifted? Why are so many managers traveling lately?

Anyone know how long I can stay home and still fly under the radar? I’m looking to go into the office just enough to not get in trouble.

No room for a gym for employees in Boston yet there’s room for a Lifetime Fitness at commonwealth pier leased by Pembroke. Riddle me... — read more 

In the past few months post RIF, i have seen at least 3 senior roles G7, G8 open up, and filled up fast with diversity internal candidates bypassing clear competent choices. Females seem to be the first choice for a role irrespective of any relevant... — read more 

I have a few observations and feelings on this and in no particular order… Compliance actually feels higher than I thought it would be. I am in MMK so I can only speak to that location, but many people are clearly showing up & ki-ling time by... — read more