#bonus

So i got offered another gig, how prudent would it be to give 2 weeks notice before the bonus gets paid out? So for example the new firm wants me to start asap but open to me starting in january or early feb.

Just worries these ppl wont pay me and make me quit same day i put in 2 weeks

Are dogshit. I’ve been labeled a high performer for over a decade and even got ranked high in our old system before the previous one. Now all of a sudden I just “meet expectations” in the new rankings despite hours spent working like a dog into the late evening hours and on weekends, taking on even more work after all these layoffs to make up for the management committee’s poor judgment and lack of understanding of how their own organization works.

This is an obvious ploy to reduce bonus $$$ across the board because they are too scared to do more layoffs right now because they know morale has completely collapsed and so many parts of the organization are bare bones skeleton crews or outsourced.

They are banking so hard on AI clearing out their labor costs while not thinking about what happens when AI runs everything instead of humans: no differentiated investment perspective, AI slop marketing and ads, AI slop internal communications, AI “ client services” that are the exact same as every other AI at every other asset manager.

I truly don’t think TRP can dig itself out of this hole, it is way too far gone. And it will take a large portion of the Baltimore City and County tax base with it. Yet our government leaders have nothing to say about one of Baltimore’s largest employers becoming essentially a hollowed out shell? If I were the mayor I would be having some discussions with Rob Sharps right about now.

Even if you bailed out the entire project the day before, some are ready to throw you under the bus the following day. And I'm talking about people here, not in Europe, not in Asia. Right here at home. They are untouchable and they keep passing it down the line without caring how much you'll end up with. Just a bunch of a--holes expecting you to break your own back so they can get their big bonuses.

How many are planning on leaving after bonus is paid?

I have heard if you get laid off after the new year and before the stip is normally paid out (feb-march), you'll still get your STIP.

But what if you resign?

With our ebitda set to blow past what it was in 2022 when we got the hennigan 4,000 bonus at Christmas, will 2026 be another year we get a holiday surprise bonus?

Everyone needs to ban together and do this. Ethics, your states eeoc, state senators, news media, ethics etc.. Anywhere you can to expose what they are doing. Lets see the foreigner talk his way out of having to explain why hes taking jobs from americans, whys he’s falsifying your performance, taking your merit, taking a % of your bonus and investing it into bny stock that you dont want so he can make it appear like bny is doing great. You get sc--wed and he makes out. Look up his pay details because its vile. We have to expose this dou--e bag in high numbers. Hes sc--wing us over and so are his minions so lets take them down together.

Any chatter in whether bonus for the work we did in 2026 is getting nixed?

Man, that recent CPM round in CCPG was basically just a "loyalty layoff." People who actually ki-led it and teams handling critical stuff for Intel got canned anyway. Meanwhile, all these useless, dead-weight CVPs, VPs, and Directors are just hanging on to collect their RSUs and APB bonus checks.

Intel’s seriously on life support right now. Honestly, if you get a severance package, just take it and walk. Word is the next wave in January is going to be performance-based, where they’ll slap "Below Expectations" on 20% of the team so they can kick them out with zero severance.

And you already know all the old-timers will still be clinging to their seats like glue.

Why is it that McDonald’s is the arch nemesis of railroad employees? Everyone that works at the railroad is so afraid they’re gonna be at McDonald’s flipping burgers. Is that because they are not capable of anything else? Also McDonald’s managers make on average $27,000 in annual bonuses . Train masters don’t make that.

In recognition of all your hard work, you have earned a nice big bonus. Unfortunately, it's too big. After talking it over with the share holders, we don't think you'll know what to do with all that money, so I've decided to reduce everyone's bonus by 5% and keep it for myself. Keep up the good work, and with any luck we can do this again next year, but if you do to good, I might have to take even more of your money.

Just got displaced after 14 years. Will I get my bonus in February? My last official day is December 26th, 2026

Amount of people strolling in at start time since loss of bonus is getting beyond the joke.

Folks in less expensive offices (e.g. NC, Texas...), do you find Fidelity pays the best, locally?

I'm a L7 at NC, 35% Bonus + 17% 401k + Shares amounts to whooping 87% of my base pay, which makes it hard for me to leave for other local companies, even though they offer higher title they can't match Fidelity's total pay package.

I'm especially interested in hearing from folks from Texas office, as there are so many more local opportunities there than NC. Thanks.

Pretty safe assumption I think that bonuses will be down 20%+ on average? Mine has been down annually the last few years anyway rates exceeds/exceeds…now they actually have a legitimate excuse with the fine and stock price imploding again

Are there any December layoffs? If so when and what roles? What sites? Wondering if they will happen before bonuses?

It was stated on today's All Company Gaslight that pools for raises and bonuses are expected to be larger this year and that that should benefit those at the lower grade levels especially.

It was also said that the number of remote roles no longer supports the needs of our customer base.

Subtext:

1) The largest population of remote workers are those at the lower grade levels. They should expect to be sent back to the office in 2027.

2) Percentage wise, increases for those earning less are going to be lower and therefore the company prefers to pay those than to pay those who are at higher levels with larger salaries.

3) Those at lower grade levels will receive higher raises and bonuses than usual as an attempt to keep them from quitting when RTO comes for them.

4) To help cover the cost of those higher raises and bonuses for employees at lower levels, those of us in higher levels with larger salaries should expect to receive little to nothing.

So all the talk of cost cutting and sc--wing the share holders, senior staff still receives quarterly bonuses through 2028.
This is costing Xerox millions of dollars. Regular employees see nothing, stock holders now see nothing, and they are taking the company directly into CH 11.
How is this legal use of funds???

The Q3 earnings results say that corporate expenses are up $100 million primarily due to incentive compensation. Who is getting incentive compensation?

And 1.2-1.4 bonus?

Does this impact bonus if say done in month of Dec ?

For cy 2026 bonus, if you were laid off in October , are you eligible for a prorated portion?

Or say if you get laid off or leave in Jan 2027, are you eligible to get something for 2026?

Please don’t make fun just trying to understand

One month back, my manager told me that he is expecting he would give me160% of my target bonus. Today he told me, he is not sure about the numbers. Can anyone share me the update on what we can expect in Nov.

Merger completion is in a few months and traditionally there has been bonuses. Any word on a merger bonus? I know completion is around the same time as regular bonus cycle, so not sure if that will complicate things.

I have lost access to everything. No workday or email. They said my last day would be December 31st. and then the severance package would kick in. Is this what happened to most of you? Also, did they say anything about the bonuses or RSUs?

Hi everyone,

Today, we're making difficult choices about where we invest and how we organize Dropbox to achieve the product and growth priorities that will matter most for our long-term strategy. As part of these changes, we've made the decision to eliminate about 200 roles across Engineering, Product, Design, and G&A teams (approximately 9% of our global workforce). For most impacted Dropboxers, today will be their last day.

S-team and I take full ownership of this decision and recognize that these colleagues have made meaningful contributions to Dropbox, our products, our customers, and our teams. Our first priority today is to treat every person affected with the care and respect they deserve.

Changes to Senior Leadership

I also want to share that Ali Dasdan has decided to move on from Dropbox. During his time here, Ali led and strengthened many of the technical capabilities we'll rely on as we move into the next phase of our transformation. I'm grateful for his leadership, his partnership, and the foundation he and the team have put in place. Ali's last day is November 18th, and he'll be focused on ensuring a smooth transition through next month. We wish him all the best in what comes next.

Why we're making these changes

Our business is profitable, and we've built real momentum this year. Our two-year strategy sets a clear direction for growth: solving more of our customers' critical workflows; reaching more of our chosen customers, including larger companies; and bringing our technology to new markets.

Delivering on that strategy requires concentrating our resources on the priorities that will have the greatest potential for customer impact and growth.

That means making hard choices about where we invest, how we're organized, and what work we simplify, scale back, or stop. Those choices include the difficult decision to reduce the size of our team.

How we'll prioritize going forward

In order to be successful, we can't take the same work and spread it across fewer people. We'll streamline teams and concentrate support and resources against product areas that have the highest impact on our customers and Dropbox as a business.

Taking care of impacted employees

To those leaving Dropbox, we're committed to supporting you through this transition. Departing Dropboxers are eligible for a severance package in line with the following:

Severance, equity, and transition support:

Sixteen weeks of pay beginning today, plus one additional week for each completed year at Dropbox. International packages will reflect local practices and legal requirements

Q4 equity vesting

For employees on the Corporate Bonus plan, a prorated lump-sum payment based on their 2026 bonus target

Immigration support for impacted visa holders

Healthcare and well-being:

U.S. employees will receive six months of COBRA subsidy, if elected and eligible

Modern Health access will continue through the end of the separation month to support mental well-being, with extension options detailed in severance packages

Payment for eligible current and approved upcoming paid leaves, including medical and family leave

Additional support:

Devices: Impacted employees will be eligible to keep (1) Dropbox laptop, (1) mobile device if assigned, and all existing desktop peripherals

Job placement: Job placement services and career coaching will be available at no cost

What comes next

Right now, our focus is on the colleagues who are leaving Dropbox. Please give them the space and support they need.

And to everyone leaving Dropbox: thank you. Your work to build our capabilities, serve our customers, and contribute to our culture has been deeply meaningful. I'm grateful for everything you've contributed.

Ashraf

Beazer was bought out by Dream Finders and laid many employees off. At least 200. Notices went out days before closing that their roles wound not be continued moving forward. No severance. Partial bonuses. I’m now facing eviction. The DFH owns the Tampa Rays and all I can say is “Go Brewers”.

So I guess sueing CMS on 28 criteria is a better use of money?
Maybe it's time to look closer to home.

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/qualcomm-layoff-notices-start-november-180043223.html

How much are they paying 140% ?

Reward the people who climb the ladder and make a difference, handsomely. But when a decision at the top fails spectacularly, boards should be able to claw back the bonuses on behalf of the customers and employees who pay for it.

Who has had their bonus discussion? I’m not hoping for much but one year they gave me a 0% raise so hoping it’s something; especially with the FT RTO mandate and gas prices. If they don’t get give atleast 5/6% raises this year, the majority of people are taking a pay cut.

This is not Ned's Fidelity. It's extra cut throat these days and most of the L3s and above don't even bother to feign like they give a sh!t about the majority of the associates, except a few of their special people and anyone else who's been deemed worthy by their peers. It really doesn't matter what you do to try and get a great rating, bonus, and stock. 90% of those "leaders" are only going to keep doling out the real $$$ to their friends, regardless of whatever you did this year. I don't blame the associates who have a bad attitude. I'm starting to really dislike the environment here, but even if you have great AI skills, it's a bloodbath out there. See Microsoft VBO 25%+ of their employees. Maybe it's time we unionize or protest like the kids in France. It's not going to end well as we shift into AI overdrive. Even for a backwards company like Fidelity.

Who else is over this split in year end conversation?
Thanks for the lovely words, but how does this translate to finances?

was taken by surprise last year when I didn't get any bonus due to hours in office with no prior warning.

now after that surprise tactic HR has me afraid at the end of this year they're gonna say "5 days for the year was too many worked off site days, no bonus for you! but people who took 4 or less get their full bonus"

Hi has anyone received their bonus? I got the severance without the bonus two weeks ago. No info from Centene.

I was a VP and received $800 - $1000 bonus during my tenure here. Im now at a new bank and my bonuses are huge! Was $800 - $1000 the norm for bonuses?