Topics regarding layoffs at Freddie Mac

Topics regarding layoffs at Freddie Mac

Toxic Culture

SF culture favors personal connections over performance, with promotions often going to well-connected individuals with stronger personal connections to leaders despite limited or no performance, capable employees are overlooked under the pretext of... — read more 

Cyber security team

I overheard that 80 percent of the cyber security team is kicking the can. We already lost a few people on our team.

Nervous

What to expect post July 4th?

This is the new fishbowl

Management has decided to clamp down on fishbowl in an authoritarian style. This is our new bowl folks

Got the email

Got the dreaded email about working from home tomorrow and a meeting will be added to my calendar first thing. It’s been a fun ride.

SEC Filings show BIG exec increase

While employees get fired. Execs are getting increases. Executive Officer Compensation Changes On June 13, 2025, the U.S. Federal Housing FHFA (the Federal Housing Finance Agency), as Conservator, approved changes to the compensation of Michael T... — read more 

chances of getting fired

Is this true? if EPM score >=4: print("Chances of getting fired- 0%") elif EPM score = 3: print("Chances of getting fired- 50%") elif EPM score print("Chances of getting fired- 60%") else: print("Don't worry much")

Are any departments safe?

Are at least those that have already been affected safe from further cuts? A 10% reduction is a significant number overall, and I can't help but suspect that the layoffs are being carried out in a planned and systematic way.

MF

Hearing lots about SF layoffs today but what’s the deal with MF? A few MF VP’s and others (modelers, I think?) disappeared overnight a week or so back—is more on the horizon for MF?

Yo

So what’s the scoop man did you hear anything?

Why are better people not being promoted?

Nothing’s worse than watching someone crash and burn in a role they were never set up to handle. It’s not their fault, it’s just lazy hiring. But hey, as long as HR checks the box, it's all perfectly fine, right? Meanwhile, the rest of us are stuck... — read more 

10% cut is real

Our department cut a few people yesterday to meet the 10% goal. But management made it clear that this is not the end. there will be more coming.

share the rumors youve heard

i know we’re not supposed to believe rumors or give into them but i want to know everything everyone has heard. i think it’s helpful to know as much as you can

This too shall pass

Don't worry too much about the rumors.Keep doing your great work and stay positive.

Preparation for going public

House needs to get cleaned up. If they run it like a business and not like a woke non profit as they are running it now, half the staff is going to be gone.

Tough times never last, but tough people do

We've navigated tough times before, and we've always come out stronger. Let's support each other, lift each other up, and find ways to grow and learn together.This moment can be a catalyst for new possibilities. Stay Positive, Stay Focused.Let's... — read more 

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