People keep posting that they are safe from layoffs.

How special tech talents are hired in states where there are no software development centers?

Pulse survey is just a way for them to say "we see you, we hear you" when in fact not seeing or hearing anything we are saying. They think that we are going to fall for this BS gaslighting.

If you want to know who to let go first, just scan your team’s LinkedIn activity. The ones with zero meaningful deliverables yet constantly posting generic AI-generated slope are telling you everything you need to know. They’re not building value... — read more 

I know people who've left FIDO and found so much joy. They tell me about the peace they've found and the stress that's gone, but I still can't do it. I believe them, but I just can't overcome my own fear of the unknown. What if I can't find... — read more 

Wealth is going to have few more changes . Many grade8 s will take up g7 roles and many g8/9s will be let go . They should merre wealth with brokerage

Anyone heard about cuts in wealth ? Lot of grade 8 will become 7 and many clue less grade9 will let go

I wonder how many of us will institute personal boundaries when we go back 100% in September? I will not be working remotely at all - this means I won't be doing anything outside of 9 AM - 5 PM EST. If you can't be flexible with me, then I am not... — read more 

The text in the email literally says "Even when no action is taken based on feedback", so, anyone who's making the argument that they are going to write their hearts out is just kidding themselves. If you want to vent, write a diary (for old people)... — read more 

Someone was saying they heard that the FL Regional center was going back to on-site 1 week a month, seems strange as most sites are going to full time on site. Probably just a wishful thinking rumor.

What was the town hall all about? They told us it was important but then didn't allow us to go to it. Did I miss anything or was it just more nonsense?

I was in run 2 2025 LEAP, so I got my first sign-on bonus payment August 15th, and the second one October 10th. I have another offer that wants me to start ASAP, and I, like everyone else, fu--ing hate it here. My employment agreement specifies that... — read more 

Why does fidelity say they don’t tolerate harassment? It always makes me giggle when someone says that because yes it absolutely happens at work.

I know that asking when the next round will happen is probably pointless because nobody really knows, nut I can never stop myself. It used to be that layoffs were rare events, but now they feel like a regular occurrence. That's not acceptable and I... — read more 

As part of re org, I noticed that some associates who were previously managers are now individual contributors. Was this a demotion or a lateral move? If it was a lateral move, does that mean their salary remained the same?

July 7th

Does this even matter? Also I'm curious does this survey go to all associates? Or does the manager select a few designated pets who take the survey (which doesn't seem accurate as I am far from a pet lol) My manager despises me because I ask him... — read more 

I am sick to my stomach after hearing "more updates to follow in coming weeks" day after day. While I try hard to not let this BS affect my productivity, it's becoming harder to focus

The hr requirement is 50% for in office time. I’ve seen the policy in writing. I’m so sick of managers lying about HR saying how terrible they are. I honestly think managers bonuses are tied to the in office attendance.

What is the cooling off period for rehiring employees who were laid off in May?

When will definitive info come out about Fid Wealth, specifically about the FI groups that merged in recently? Our group is so insanely understaffed that normal maint are taking well over a week and teams which used to never have calls holding... — read more 

The people in charge are a joke.

Has anyone heard anything about the dedicated teams? Like those who work for BOA or TD,etc. some of those were re-badged but anyone know how they’ll handle it this go ‘round?

Rigged hackathon's for and cronies of SVP's and A0's...

My manager moved to another team so what's the point?? Lol I'm sure it's not anonymous so does it even matter?

I thought the re-org was supposed to eliminate the chapter model. Why am I still reporting to a do-nothing, useless people manager?

Everyone with actual leadership ability has already left FIDO. The people running things now are only looking out for themselves. They don't care about the company or us. I'd leave today if not for the severance. With my salary and age, I'm almost... — read more 

I’m curious about the logistics of how they plan to manage daily over occupancy, specifically around the cafeteria lines. We aren’t even at 100% yet and it seems really hard to move around safely and quickly in the cafe. This seems like an OSHA... — read more 

Here’s the thing, Fidelity pays a lot lower than competitors. It’s just a fact of the matter. I worked at Fidelity a year ago in WM and as soon as they started the whole RTO thing I did everything in my power to not abide. Leaving early, looking for... — read more 

Pros (Potential Benefits for Employees) Higher wages and better compensation: Union workers often earn a premium (historically ~10-17% higher median wages in comparable roles, though this varies and can narrow over time). In finance, this could... — read more 

For all the people posting "just quit," I'm assuming you either have wealthy parents, a wealthy spouse, a trust fund, or simply don't understand that most American households rely on two incomes to keep the lights on. The idea that people can "just... — read more 

When you get reminders in your email that you have not taken the surveys, makes you realize they are not so anonymous. Most managers won't know exactly who took which survey, but they obviously can decipher the writing style and common themes. ... — read more 

There must be serious violations of laws involving the H1B Visa abuse that takes place with Fidelity. They also practice segregation by keeping these H1B Visas away from all the non H1B Visa employees. It never felt good, it always felt illegal... — read more 

The current patent and "white paper" landscape is a farce. It has nothing to do with genuine innovation and everything to do with corporate vanity and resume padding. Most of these filings are complete junk,technical jargon engineered specifically... — read more 

What was a “consultant” doing before and what this title meant??? I see all of a sudden so manny annoying folks as level 6 principal First of all I am not sure who hired these clowns who are just a touch better than being pencil pushers

What would happen if everyone just walked out on the day they started the return to the office and refused to go back till they put things back to hybrid or remote? I mean, if everyone left, they would have to negotiate with us... Cause I don't think... — read more 

What exactly do Fidelity's data scientists do on a daily basis? As far as I can tell, their only visible output is a stream of irrelevant papers and patents.The majority of these patents appear to be little more than clever linguistic exercises. I've... — read more 

To those who were SEPARATED from Fidelity at the end of May, have you started getting your severance pay? I got my PTO paid out but not the severance pay....wonder what the he-l is taking them so long. Also, has your 401 balance updated for vesting?... — read more 

I've been here for for over a decade. Our people have knowledge and experience that can't be replaced. But leadership doesn't care. They've gotten rid of good people for stupid reasons.