#worklifebalance

So what is it? Between that and the “Intel rejects” it’s no wonder why things are turning in to an internment camp. What happened to work life balance lately.

It's easy to look back through rose tinted glasses, but I've been around for 6 years now and never known it as bad as this, everyone is checked out

I used to love my position. But over the years they have turned it into a soul su-king job that makes me feel like I'm terrible at when I used to be one of the top performers. And I've been in roles at WF that have done that before. So do I know that there was possibility for something that felt more fulfilling. I know I'm probably preaching to the choir but it's also just so disheartening. There are no other open positions that seem to match my skills and the outside job market is gross... Just looking to commiserate because the last year or two have just beat me down.

And you think you're doing well. No complaints from anyone about your work and then by end of year, you get inconsistently meets and some flippant comments that you're not helping enough or your work contained errors?
That was mind blowing since no one complained to me and my middle year reviews had been glowing. This was just something that happened in the past that I thought about as we're coming up on end of year reviews.

CEO to median employee compensation is over 120:1... keep busting your a$$

Well, turns out we in DXC did know what we were doing after all.

We just landed a massive customer contract. The kind of deal that makes the “they’ll never sign” crowd in DXC suddenly very quiet.

Months of work.
Serious $$$$$$$$$$
10 year commitment.
A big BIG customer.

To everyone in DXC who doubted us: thanks for the motivation.
To the competition: we’d say “better luck next time” but judging by how this one went, you may need more than luck.

Contract signed. The team is celebrating. Champagne is flowing. Competitors are panicking. Shareholders are calling.

And then…

None of it happened. Congratulations to everyone who made it this far before realizing the entire post was complete bullsh-t.

It is just another perfectly normal day in DXC.
No contract. No customer. No work.

3 day week enforcement and pips to be enforced after 2 months data and post notification to employees.

Uk Pension change big reduction employee contributions from 27.

= easy way to reduce voluntary staff out

What I wanted to say:

Yes. When they took back my company car, that stung.

When they cut coverage for the one prescription I rely on, that hurt.

When I got a 1.5% raise in the face of runaway inflation: ouch.

The role was posted as mobile, live anywhere in the geography. Then they asked me to come into the office. Now I'm 90 minutes away, one way.
They told me not to travel to see customers and to use Teams instead. But Teams is apparently not okay for day-to-day work, only for avoiding spending their money on customer visits.
1NA is hanging over my head, with my role potentially cut in half.

Field teams are cut to the bone, our workforce is on unlivable wages, and it gets worse every year.

Meanwhile, there's somehow a $10 billion buyback authorization and nearly $9 billion going back to shareholders this year.

No money for travel to see customers, but $1.7 billion to hand the global media account to a new agency.

They priced Doritos up 50% in four years, watched consumers walk, and then cut prices after the damage was done, and somehow the field is who pays for that miss.

Now they're reportedly pulling coverage for weight-loss dr-gs too, so the cuts to employee benefits clearly aren't finished.

And for all that squeezing, the stock is down about 15% over five years while Coke is up 63% and the S&P is up 73%.

We gave up the car, the raise, the benefits, and the flexibility, and the people making these calls still can't deliver a return.

I have been with the bank for a very long time well before COVID. I was just told that if we get sick on our in office day even if that means leaving an hour or two earlier for ONE day, that can put me out of compliance if I already had my WFH day. Before this was ever a thing as long as I had the time I could leave sick whenever and wasn’t penalized for it. What is this company coming to? Why do we preach a work life balance when they sn---h it from us when we have it. Has anyone heard similar to this? How can we protect ourselves and jobs?? I try and work all my office days beginning of the week but I can’t do my WFH days back to back so it leaves me vulnerable if me or my kids get sick

Just curious - How long are y’all staying in the office each day?

That's literally the only thing keeping me at Humana. Everything else has gone to he-l in a handbasket.

Whine about bonus'. At least you get them. The rest of the team(and some do work very hard...more than many of these store managers) Enough of the whining. I don't see any of you spreading out to the other productive employees with a part of any bonus...not even a penney....yet have to listening to your whining about a bonus'. Pathetic.

People are tired and have reached a breaking point.

We are only 3 weeks into this ridiculous RTO policy and I am completely burnt out. Anyone else feeling the same? I don’t know how I’m going to manage this indefinitely. I have no energy once I leave that place, my household chores are going untouched, and I barely have the energy to cook dinner for myself. Surely this isn’t the American dream?…

Is there a single positive thing left to working here? We've so far lost competitive pay, many benefits, good working environment, and job security, among many other things. What's left?

My main focus right now is looking for another job. That's where most of my energy is going to. For work, I do what I have to, and that's it. Nothing extra, nothing outside of my original job description, nothing beyond working hours... I'm just done with that cr-p.

If someone was already commuting to an office before COVID, why is going back such a big deal now? I get that it's tough for people hired during the pandemic, but if you did it before, what's actually different? My case is different as I joined relatively recently and I used to work at the place that never switched to working from home (aside for a brief period during COVID).

I could deal with the RTO, but having to fight for a place to sit every single time? Is it the same everywhere?

Already received 3 emails to complete survey.

I have filled it out every time and all they do is make it worse, such as RTO and assigned settings. From 11 days in office to 13 to 15 days in office each month.

All they do is make it worse and they took away wallpaper because of the survey.

Do not waste. Your time. They do not listen

My previous supervisor was very adamant on making sure we turn our computers on when our shift starts. I have saved emails verifying with them that they can in fact see when our computers are turned on to ensure we are not marked late. That supervisor has left and of course I am left with a new one. This new one says we should turn our computers on 5-7 minutes early, but we are not clocking that time in workday so we are not paid for that amount of time which does add up through the years. Is this even allowed? Would we not be considered on the clock the minute we begin using our computer to gain access to all the needed systems?

Many people in this forum, told me not to follow the work and most may be right, but I ran out of all options (no payment for movement, couldn't land a job , no other income, no own home) . Anyone followed to work for similar reasons? How do you find the move and adjusting to 2 hour commutes?

When there is no space to assign, why these leads asking to come to office. App shows all space is booked.

Anyone get the golden ticket today? If so group,location? Wish it was me!!

1. Why y'all drive like you need to po-p all the time?

2. No one greets anyone anymore. Y'all lose your social skills (lab buildings specifically)

3. Why is there such an entitlement mentality with specifically 3Mers

Anyone would get more focused after massive layoffs.

Is there a specific date when we find out if we are being let go or not? This is all a big distraction, and it would be good for people to know if they are safe so they can better focus on their job.

Are there ever layoffs on off pay weeks?

Just curious who else hates this job?

Ruining someone’s vacation or business trip every day.

Then it’s the nonstop ill educated managers giving directions.

The same people doing it this morning, are the same ones constantly on here complaining about corporate America. Absolute dolts. Only 2000 emails and counting on this wonderful Monday.

Clearly a lot of us are exhausted. Not just from the possibility of layoffs, but from the constant confusion, uncertainty and feeling that we’re never quite sure what’s coming next.

Another reorg. Another rumor. Another “wait and see.” Another change to how we’re expected to work.

And now RTO is another source of anxiety, with office attendance being tied to performance and ratings, despite the fact that we’ve already proven we can successfully do our jobs from wherever. “Misery loves company”.

So what can we actually control?

Our time. Our money. Our attention. Our lives.

If we’re being forced downtown, maybe we stop spending our money to make corporate life more convenient. Maybe we stop buying lunch at Ralph’s and The Market. Stop getting the $8 coffee at Vernick. Support the small businesses around Center City instead. And this isn’t just about Philly - wherever you work, support the local businesses around you instead of automatically spending money at the businesses that profit from corporate foot traffic.

And when you leave the office, leave the office.

Do your job. Do it well. But you don’t have to answer Teams messages at 7:30 p.m. You don’t have to pick up every call after hours. You don’t have to make a corporate emergency your personal emergency. Set boundaries.

Take your PTO. Use the benefits you’ve earned. Spend time with your family. Protect your weekends. Go to dinner. Go to the gym. See your friends. Do absolutely nothing.

As others have said: start preparing for yourself.

Because here’s the thing: the company has a contingency plan for you. You should have one for yourself, too.

For a long time, working for a company like Comcast came with a tradeoff: good benefits, healthcare, PTO, decent pay and some sense of security.

That tradeoff doesn’t feel the same anymore.

A corporation will make the decision that’s best for the corporation. We’re allowed to make decisions that are best for ourselves.

Maybe taking our power back isn’t one giant act of rebellion. Maybe it’s a thousand small decisions:

Where we spend our money.
When we answer our phones.
When we close our laptops.
When we take our PTO.
Where we put our energy.
What we tolerate.
What we prepare for.

The power isn’t entirely in the boardroom. It’s also in the people who show up every day and make the company work.

Maybe it’s time we remembered that.

is the company in a hiring freeze? is it pure layoffs now?

Weds night, I laid in my bed thinking "not only do I have to go in tomorrow, I also have to go in the day after"

Traffic, office buzz, constant distractions, lack of personal space, zero ability to focus.

Just give us at least one day a week to work from a place where we can actually get work done.

Are more people are just going through the motions at work ? Any motivations ?

Just wanted to discuss anon workers thinking no hate

Any views on the new monthly pay set up coming.

I already had 35 hours for the week before I set foot on this cr-ppy Lenox campus. I will be done for the week when I go to lunch today. I think I will go to Sam's and Costco before hitting the links today. Y'all have a great weekend!

So is the hybrid or remote working for part of the week just brushed under the carpet now, the question never even gets asked anymore at Townhalls
I assume it's just never going to change it will always just be 5 days in office.

It’s very clear from this promotion planning, that XOM only cares for you if your a CL38+ POT. If you 34 POT, you don’t matter whatever you think. Your career will be fine but you will watch all the great jobs go to the HIPOs only. It su-ks but atleat the company is being transparent. HIPO go far, non HIPO roles go to India. Jump whilst you can

So, now people have six weeks. No carryover to next year.

Lots of people lost a lot of accrued PTO, which would have been paid out.

Btw, starts 10/1, and if you’ve already used six weeks, but have more time off scheduled, your manager has dispersion to take it away.