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Beware of broadening assignments and mobility

The big push for broadening assignments and mobility is a trap. Supervisors want to move people into their groups as new Pip material so they don’t have to put their buddies in the lower rankings. Avoid at all costs being the new guy. If you are upstream and your new group is full of downstreamers there is zero hope. New project with downstream project manager who needs your expertise? Run don’t walk away. Total trap. You will do the work and get no reward other than a pip while the downstreamers take the credit.


Get Ready The media is prepping will they trigger?

Note: Pandemics are not what they seem, but rather orchestrated global resets

Cyber Threat: Prepare for a simulated "cyber pandemic," primed by narratives around "AI demonic" propaganda

Energy Rationalization: Anticipate upcoming global energy rationalization check the gas price, thank Trump for that


Resign vs Retire

Hello everyone,
I am considering leaving Oracle and would appreciate some advice on whether it is better to resign or retire.
Could anyone clarify the key differences between the two options, particularly regarding the severance/benefits package, notice periods, and overall requirements? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!


Advice to anyone with RSU’s

I received my first RSU about 6 years ago and have received a new one every year for the past 6 years.

My advice is this, do not sell. I am literally becoming rich from RSUs. I have colleagues who have sold them immediately after they vest who are now kicking themselves.

I’m not saying never sell, instead hold for a few years at least, you may get as lucky as me.

Peace


Stop complaining and do something

If you were lucky to get a severance and leave good for you smart move. If you chose not to take it knowing what's been going on stop complaining. FTOWS If all you want to do is waste you time complaining here its not getting you anywhere spend time searching for a new company that will appreciate you


How important is the PDS?

New external hire CL level 29 here, haven’t got my first assessment yet will be for next year - How important is the PDS? Some say it’s more the story than PDS that your manager knows and wants to promote about you that matters. Others say it will stay with you for years so be careful what you put in there. Possible the reality is somewhere in between but wonder what y’all think. Also, does your manager or skip manager advise you how to write this, or are you pretty much on your own?


I noticed something recently

If you ask two managers the same question, you will never get the same answer. Never. Not only that, the answers are usually completely opposite. So basically, if you need guidance, just ask one and pray that person knows what they're doing, because trying to reach a consensus will only leave you more confused.


Medicare Star Ratings coming out in October

The federal government's (CMS) will very soon be releasing the official Medicare Star Ratings in October.

If any of you employees own Humana stock, this might be a good time to pullback, sell, and lock in your profits.

There is an extremely low percentage of members enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher.


Feel free to reach out

Hi everyone, I've been following this thread for about a year and figured I would introduce myself. I'm a reporter with WatersTechnology and I'm interested in understanding what is going on with the LSEG D&A/Refinitiv/Microsoft relationship. Please email me at nyela.graham@infopro-digital.com and I'd be happy to have a conversation.


Another rejection

I got another rejection, wrapped up in all the usual nice words about my experience. Apparently someone else was a better match, which is probably true, but it doesn't make getting rejected any more fun. I'm trying not to take it personally and just keep applying. Anyone else spending way too much time reading these emails lately?


Find yourself a boss that knows the job

A piece of advice to those looking for another job: find yourself a boss that is proficient in the job you’ll be doing. This is based on my experience in N&T where we would get a boss after every reshuffle that had not much experience in the department they were taking over. They may have been a hard worker that did well in their previous position but that’s not enough to take on a completely different function. Amateur hour just doesn’t cut it and it creates a very awkward situation where you have to correct your boss or watch them make stupid decisions because they don’t know any better.

A boss that’s proficient in the job you’ll be doing can also provide guidance and help make correct decisions when there are multiple ways to skin the cat. I could never get a clear answer from my boss when I would present two valid options with the pros and cons of each. I would get a non-answer like “We have to do what’s right!” Like duh! Thanks for that enlightening answer!


How can I get someone employed at the Fidelity gym?

Pretty much exactly what the title says. I know someone who just got a bachelors in exercise science who's trying to look for a job. The Fidelity base closest to me has a gym, so I thought to refer him to a job there as a trainer. How can I do that as someone who does not work at Fidelity anymore? Are the people who work at the gym Fidelity employees themselves, or do they come in from some other way of employment? Thanks!


Medtronic Vs minimed

Is minimed still part of Medtronic? I see minimed staff still on ms teams. Anyone know when they are completely independent?

Is minimed facing redundancies as well? I'm wondering if its a good idea to make a shift to minimed or stay in Medtronic?

Any minimeders - can to share your insights? Are things looking good on your side ? Which departments are doing well?


Rejected their offer!

Let me start off by saying I spent a lot of time talking to them over the last year when I went through all the fine tune paperwork it just wasn't worth it. Ria is the way to go!

I'll tell you one thing That's special event that they have where they fly you in and put you in a hotel. Definitely not worth it


Free advice

Paying $385 an hour, I learned a concept called Radical Acceptance. It means completely accepting reality as it is in the present moment, without trying to fight it, judge it, or wish it were different. Whatever you experience with this company, no matter your status, whether you've been displaced, terminated, or are going through the performance management process, accept the truth. The truth is, this is a sh-t company doing sh---y things to its employees. You can't change anything; you just have to accept the truth. That's the world, and that's life. Period.
All you can do is either do your job happily or find another one.
That's the wisdom of modern psychology.
I wish this could help anyone here who is going through what I'm going through.
Peace and love


PEGA

SBHP recently started using PEGA to track "productivity". However, no one has a clear answer on how it works or what it's tracking. No one in our department has above 67% and people are being told to just click around more. Obviously that's not the solution because everyone would be successful at that point. Does anyone have any clear metrics or tactics that work?


Next week

Hi folks, I just got off a scheduled call with my very high contact. She accidentally let slip some important information pertaining to next weeks layoff rumours.

Basically she mentioned that code name “operation apocalypse” will begin on the 14th. From what I understand the plan is to reduce headcount by 30% due to ai now being good enough to replace the majority of workers.

She did mention relevant departments this could be hitting.

Likely the US and India’s mother will be the hardest hit.

I take no pleasure in delivering this information, but I felt it important to share what little I know.

Folks my advice would be to go home and hold your loved ones close until dawn. it looks like we are in for a bumpy week…I know I will be holding


Anthropic Researcher Warns There’s ‘>10% Chance’ AI Could ‘Ki-l All Humans’ By Next Decade

Anthropic Researcher Warns There’s ‘>10% Chance’ AI Could ‘Ki-l All Humans’ By Next Decade

https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/09/09/anthropic-alignment-lead-warns-ai-could-ki-l-all-humans-as-researcher-quits/


Fake Job Postings

Post the fake job titles, Job IDs, posting start and end dates, and any relevant details. Post here and all over the social media. If naming specific hiring managers, senior managers, or HR recruiters violates privacy, please do not name them directly. Instead, use innovative, secure, or anonymous methods to expose how these teams were staffed. Job postings and advertisements are publicly accessible information. If they are fake, they should be publicly shamed.


Ten Ways to Handle A Toxic Boss Without Getting Fired.

Source: Fuel Your Growth

The Boss Hawk
Over-Communicate. Flood their inbox with updates until they back off or tap out.

The Control Freak
Stay in control. Make them think they're in charge. Psychological jiu-jitsu.

The Endless Checker
Set firm deadlines. If they ask early, point to the schedule.

The Task Interrupter
Ask politely; "Should I delay other projects for this?" They will think twice.

The Meeting Phanatic
Push for agendas and short meetings. Treat them like speed-dating.

The Nitpicker
Ask for a style guide. Either they back off or create one.

The Ideal Thief
Document everything. CC others to protect your work.

The Trust Phobic
Rack up small wins to build trust. Start small, deliver big.

The Insecure Boss
Stroke their ego a bit. Easier to manage than fight.

The Credit Hound
Praise the team first. Beat them to the punch.


Do this when you know a PIP or RA is in the works

Lots of good info sharing and advice sharing here as IBM ramps up PIPs and RAs to levels no one thought possible. In 38 states below it might be a very good idea to record all mtgs with your mgmt. to protect yourself and your rights.

In the United States, you can legally record a conversation without telling the other person in 38 states and Washington, D.C., provided that you are an active participant in the conversation. These are known as one-party consent states, meaning only one person (you) needs to consent to the recording.

https://www.rev.com/blog/phone-call-recording-laws-state)

It remains a federal crime to record a conversation that you are not a part of (e.g., leaving a hidden device in a room to eavesdrop on others).

States Where You Can Record Secretly (One-Party Consent)The following states allow you to secretly record conversations you participate in:

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Georgia
Hawaii (Note: Requires all-party consent if the recording device is installed in a private place)
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont (Has no specific state statute, so it defaults to federal one-party rules)
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming


Keeping it Simple for C-suite Executives

What we want:

  1. For American Citizens to not be replaced with Non-Citizens
  2. For American Humans to not be replaced with AI
  3. For Health Insurance Corporations to do much better at stopping Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
  4. For Health Insurance Corporations to stop delaying and denying legitimate patient health claims, regardless of the cost
  5. For Health Insurance Corporations to out patient health before cost savings and shareholder profits
  6. For Health Insurance Executives to stop being paid anything greater than $1 million per year (remembering that 85% of their salary is coming from government funded tax payer dollars)
  7. For costly Data Centers to not use up so water to be used for energy source*
  8. For Data Centers to pay their own way when it comes to electricity*
  • The last two items are not within the direct control of health insurance corporations, although they have a large hand in lobbying and campaigning for Data Centers to be placed all over the country, including (and especially) within the same states for which they operate.