#career

is it a good move to apply to other positions within fiserv and move , my current work is a he-l in BH

I’m currently working at another bank and it’s getting so bad. Considering internal audit at Edward Jones.

I've decided it's in my best financial interest and after looking at my entire career here that I should wait until they at least offer an interest in leaving. I'll have the 6 month severance and enough time to find another job of which skills are in high demand and with military background could go back into private contractor. Good luck everyone!

It's either personal, or they're trying to push me to quit. Either way, it's become unbearable. I've only been here a year and a half, and I don't really understand the dynamics yet. I'd like to move to another team. Who should I talk to? Just to explore my options, if there are any.

I don't. Paycheck aside, given the job market, it's a waste of time.

The company is shrinking and is younger people need the roles to open up to survive. The pension doesn’t grow that much after 55 and certainly after 60 it really slows down. Do us a favor and help us get to 55.

I was actively looking for a new job, both within and outside of Verizon. My direct manager knew I was searching and even gave me permission to use him as a reference. After a few months of applying and hearing nothing back, I assumed it was just the job market.

Then, after about four months, I finally landed a position where I could actually use my degree, which had me genuinely excited. When I told my manager at Verizon, he seemed noticeably unhappy. At the time, I figured he was just coming to terms with me leaving.

About a month into the new role, my new manager told me I was nothing like the way my former manager at Verizon had described me.

“This n***a work hard but he ya typical white boy from the south”.

I’m from Brooklyn, the furthest south I’ve gone is Jersey, not counting Disney World, and I’m Puerto Rican. My old manager was sabotaging me the whole time.

Working at Verizon was an overall great experience, and it’s something I genuinely miss. That said, the company really needs to take a harder look at the people they place in management positions. The work environment itself was strong, but poor leadership can completely undermine that if the wrong people are put in charge.

Thoughts on yearly self review. Is it pointless? We have been told no raises again, so is it to continue to weed employees out. Not new to Oracle 13 years some great, some awful. Just trying to pay my bills while looking for something new.. Peace and love.

Why is it that I always get some job that I didn’t ask for and that I don’t want? Nooone ever explains to me why the job is a good next role. Has been happening for 20 years now.

From my experience at Oracle...

Stop sharing your big ideas or new project concepts with management. Most of them honestly don’t understand the real technical depth behind the work.

They rarely join brainstorming sessions or real idea discussions. They only show up when the final result is ready. They don’t want the struggle or hard part of building something. They just want the finished product handed to them so they can approve it, sign the document, and take the credit.

If you suggest new ideas or projects before having complete results, management might even start seeing you negatively. And honestly, a lot of these managers can’t even get proper resources or support for their own teams. They have just something called Managerial EGO.

They love starting trendy discussions around hackathons, POCs, innovation, learning sessions, and all that. But most of the time, they only know the buzzwords because they heard them from someone else. They build vocabulary, not actual understanding.

At the end of the day, you’re there to finish the work assigned to you.Not to help management look smarter using your ideas. Some of those ideas could actually become your own startup someday and make you far more successful instead of helping useless managers climb higher.

Rumor has it that leadership and HR are pushing for people to have the Career Story section filled out in MyGPS.
Given very recent RIFs and restructured, this feels very unsettling. Anyone here experiencing this and/or have an insight to why this is?

I got out of SAP 12 Months ago and it's been the best decision I've made.

I was a decade within the company. But if you are sick of the BS just move on. Life is too short and wasting bandwidth in this forum.

1. Your Potential Means Nothing
↳ Results speak louder than capabilities
↳ "I could have" doesn't pay bills
→ Start delivering before someone asks

2. Loyalty Won't Save You
↳ Companies are loyal to profits, not people
↳ Your growth is your responsibility
→ Always have a Plan B ready

3. Being Good Isn't Good Enough
↳ Excellence is the new baseline
↳ Average performers get average lives
→ Identify your unique edge and sharpen it

4. No One Will Hand You Success
↳ Mentors guide, but won't carry you
↳ Your career is your business
→ Stop waiting, start creating opportunities

5. Comfort Is Career Death
↳ If you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing
↳ Easy today = obsolete tomorrow
→ Seek the tasks everyone else avoids

6. Politics Matter More Than Performance
↳ Great work without visibility is wasted work
↳ Relationships amplify results
→ Master the art of showcasing impact

7. Time Choices = Career Outcomes
↳ Every 'yes' is a 'no' to something else
↳ Poor boundaries ki-l high performers
→ Master the art of strategic declining

8. Feedback Is A Gift (Even When It Hurts)
↳ Criticism shapes champions
↳ Defensive people stay stuck
→ Seek tough feedback early and often

9. Skills Have Expiration Dates
↳ What got you here won't get you there
↳ Industry demands evolve rapidly
→ Stay current or become irrelevant

10. Your Network Is Your Net Worth
↳ Relationships are your career currency
↳ Tomorrow's opportunities come from today's connections
→ Invest in people before you need them

11. Your Attitude Eclipses Your Aptitude
↳ Difficult geniuses get fired
↳ Pleasant performers get promoted
→ Choose your battles wisely

12. There Are No Guarantees
↳ Security is an illusion
↳ Change is the only constant
→ Build adaptability as your core strength

If you are smart and you want to build a career, leave T. The managers don't know what they are doing, you aren't allowed to take any initiative, and the only path to success is making your boss and their boss happy regardless of whether you actually do good work. If that's your jam, so be it. But if not, just do yourself a favor and leave.

Company has joined other major corporations in implementing a mandatory 5-day return-to-office (RTO) policy, which some view as a strategy to encourage voluntary attrition essentially a "soft layoff”.

Recent reports suggest that the number of employees choosing to leave following this mandate has been lower than expected, leading the company to evaluate additional measures for workforce reduction. These potential "other options" may include involuntary separations, employee engagement responses, or "hard layoffs." While the company continues to monitor office attendance as part of performance reviews, there are currently no specific details on which business units will be impacted or the exact timing of further restructuring.

#RTO #Workplace #Career #CorporateLife #MandatoryRTO #CompanyCulture #QuietFiring #SoftLayoffs #EmployeeEngagement #WorkLifeBalance

Was offered an internal position slightly below advertised salary on internal site & on LinkedIn. When I pushed back was told the pay range was "actually lower than advertised" - hm indicated the advertised rate was for midline to highest and I was told I can't qualify for midrange b/c the new grade was much higher than my current rank.

USB would NOT pay me for the role and job that I would be doing. They wanted to pay me off of my current salary & a certain % of the advertised midline - was firmly told no wiggle room that's how offers are made now.

Promptly declined and the manager seemed surprised. So I'm qualified enough for the job but don't deserve the pay? No thanks I'm not desperate. My next move will be to a better employer.

With the published “denied” rumors around Citi acquisition of Truist, should I consider joining TFC in a new role or stay put at my current company?

My three kids are all in high school right now, my oldest son and his two younger sisters, all just a year apart. He’s getting ready to pack up for college here soon, it’s hitting me hard. For the longest time, I thought I knew exactly how to guide him. I figured a solid field like software engineering or business was the way to go. But looking at what’s happening at my own job and this company, and seeing the entire office now Indian and all this AI tech... I'm not sure what to suggest. At the same time, I’m terrified of them just picking a lib arts major, drowning in student loans, and ending up without a job. We learned that lesson the hard way. My wife went to an Ivy League for a degree that took us years to pay off with no return(never do it). I love my kids more than anything. They have so much life in them. It breaks my heart to imagine them ending up in some WF type office, surrounded by the exhausted, lifeless faces I see every day, working for a evil CEO who doesn't care about them at all. I want them to be happy with their life.

Heard rumblings of a hiring freeze. Take a look at the careers page…only 22 listed. A mix of 22 positions that are determined to be necessary during this financial freeze. The first job option has an estimated range of 227-431k……..

If you're looking outside of CDW, that is.

did anyone meet with HR for the talent redeployment to discuss career goals and apply for internal opportunities? What was your experience?

I've made a lot of decisions in my life that I'm not proud of, but starting my career here is easily the worst one. I wish I could go back and tell my younger self to look anywhere else.

I just started my career at Nike and I think I made a huge mistake joining. My manager is impossible. Every week he either ki-ls our ideas, adds random nonsense to our projects, or just criticizes for no reason depending on his mood. He doesn't understand the technical work but tells us how to do it anyway. Then later he asks why we did it that way. He interrupts everyone constantly and yells at least three days a week. I'm so tired. Is this the norm when it comes to managers here?

I have an offer thats paying 20k less and its in person. considering taking it for sanity. someone talk me out of it. all things considered, I can afford the salary hit with relatively little changes other than amount saved.

14 (It's been a month, I am still trying to make a peace with it)

Hi folks! I applied and landed an interview for an AI position. The hiring manager seems excited after our interview. What should I expect if hired? I was happy until I read some of these posts..but now I’m scared

I've been turned away by 4 RIAs for jobs that I am well qualified and experienced in. Jobs they are hiring for, and Schwab does not have postings for. Each of them says "since we custody with Schwab, we have agreements signed that we cant hire employees until you've terminated for 18 months."

I'm not bringing clients with me. This feels contrary to FTCs 2024 non-compete appetite. And the position doesn't exist at schwab anyway.

Feeling stuck.

I'm job hunting right now and what I'm finding is that some roles pay well but have mediocre titles while others have great titles but the salary is significantly lower. I wonder what matters more to the people here. The actual money in your pocket, or the title on your LinkedIn? Not that I'm getting any offers yet, but I'm just curious.

I was in a rut at Ford. Not unhappy enough to leave, not happy enough to stay. I was basically stuck. Then I hit a wall and realized I couldn't do it anymore. The day I walked out, I felt lighter than I had in years. My new role has its own problems, but I don't dread Monday mornings anymore. It comes down to whether you put life before work or the other way around.

The era of the lifelong career at Verizon is over. Instead, view your time here as a strategic gig. Leverage the company’s resources to sharpen your skills and build your toolkit, then move on when the time is right. If you don’t plan your own exit, the company eventually will. True career fulfillment lies in knowing when to transition.

My entire snapshot was empty except for a yes that I’m on track to meet or exceed expectations, my teammates had theirs all filled out. Do you think I’m on the list?

We brought someone onto my team last month who used to be a senior manager at a major tech firm. Over a decade of management experience. Two decades total in the industry. He's now an individual contributor at a mid level role. It really shows how quickly a career you spent years building can evaporate.

I've been asking myself this a lot lately. Would I rather be unemployed and stressed about money, or stay here and be stressed about work every single day? Neither option is good. But if you had to pick, which would you choose?

Anything longer is just pouring energy into a dead end. Looks good on a resume, but don't expect a career or any real payoff.

I'm thinking about leaving but I don't know what's worth it. Ten percent? Twenty percent? What would make you actually pack up and go?

I’m officially out of this hellhole in August and I just want to hear some of the feelings of people who left. I’ve been here for 4 years, 2 years too long and decided to go back to school full time. I could only imagine it feels like the weight of the world off of my shoulders

I have one year left until I’m vested. Is it worth it though? Personally I don’t think it is, but I don’t how 65 yr old me will feel either.

In fact, I wish I’d left sooner. I stayed because Verizon still had this reputation that made it sound like a career making place to work, and everyone around me kept reinforcing it. Looking back, I spent years putting up with bad leadership and a toxic environment because I thought the name alone made it worth it. The hardest part is realizing how much time I burned before accepting the place had changed a long time ago.

GCC = Goodbye Corporate Career!

If you get notified , do they give you a chance to find another role within Fidelity?