The culture is so weak at this Firm. They have now targeted Managing Director layoffs to make room for the new incoming class to be promoted from ED to MD in January. Jump ship before they get you. Stop talking about what a great place this is... — read more 

no hiring back for those MS laid off before?

1 NYP confirmed impact, anywhere else?

Pretty much the title! Recently left after almost 12 years because of how much the firm has changed (for the worst) over the past couple years. The MTL office is basically 75% Indians. They're terrible at their jobs and they barely speak English or... — read more 

Game is rigged for the pawns….

I mean, seriously man. What a waste.

Surprise, layoffs this Thursday I heard.

https://www.news18.com/world/us-suspends-microsoft-infosys-tcs-wipro-cognizant-green-card-programme-over-h1b-abuse-10373451.html

Has anyone figured out whether getting Delivers Strong Results in all three categories actually matters? We keep hearing about performance reviews, Talent Ranking and TDP, but it's still unclear what really drives compensation and promotion... — read more 

It's all fake and decisions are already made. That's my opinion but hey, who am I to judge.

They are coming for your jobs! Called Morgan Stanley HR to protest. But those calls are offshored!!! 😔 They will open lot of fake jobs in Dallas area. Watchout and report to the immigration departments.

Anyone getting wind of this? I just heard from someone that its a possibility. Rumors spread really fast. I would think we would have a leak here but no one talking about it. Thought I would pose the question.

Morgan Stanley is vacating Jersey City location by EOY. Does anyone have more information?

https://share.google/utFcjsywBnki9qtXU

Is this just lazy journalism and somebody reporting March cuts now or are we going to lose ANOTHER 2,500 employees? Does anybody know what's going on?

I've spent the last few weeks catching up with ex MS colleagues (a few who also has the same experience in the past)...

We've replaced a human being with a capitalist cutthroat. Culture going down the pan Ranks of useless middle management Gorman would be saddened by what is happening

https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/business/wall-street-executives-say-morgan-stanleys-latest-layoffs-caused-by-ai-sources/

First weekend in forever where I'm actually relaxed. Started off feeling awful, then it just lifted. I know the job hunt will be brutal. I've been looking for months with nothing to show. But I've got savings to get by. Right now, I'm choosing to... — read more 

Curious what others are thinking about work arrangements lately, especially after the layoffs. I know the firm prefers having people in the office so there’s more oversight, but as a parent of young kids I’d personally be very open to working from... — read more 

Someone posted this in a different thread, it's worth exposing it here on the main page: In the UK it's a legal requirement to make roles redundant, not people. However there are no formal job roles assigned, and having access immediately revoked... — read more 

Pretty much the title. I know every group has their bad apples but seeing how many employees of other ethnicities (not even talking about white people here) have been disproportionality replaced by those from South Asian countries is absurd. Am I... — read more 

I haven't been here long. Was that always a thing, or is it new?

I just heard somebody say he thinks more notifications will go out today, but I have a feeling he's just being paranoid. It's over, right?

# Morgan Stanley Layoff Report — March 4, 2026 Source: TheLayoff.com | Thread: Morgan Stanley WM/Tech RIF Thread ID: @OP+1kjtkpz73 Views: 8,754 | Replies: 60 | Last Activity: 8 hours ago (as of report generation) ##... — read more 

Some folks I know left stable jobs to come here, thought they were moving up. Less than a year later, laid off. Probably just layoff fodder to even out the demographics. This place ruins lives.

According to this news article for reasons. Yay or Nay? https://dailyvoice.com/md/elkton/morgan-stanley-to-lay-off-thousands-of-employees-here-are-reasons-why/ Shifting Priorities: The bank is reallocating resources to high-growth... — read more 

That would be the only good thing about it.

RIF for WM is confirmed to happen tomorrow.

Usually it’s the one dreadful day where everyone gets laid off on the same day. However this year (at least for my department) I have noticed with the EDs and MDs that they are being let go here and there. Since January we have had about 5 officers... — read more 

I was the author of the maybe layoffs thread last year where everyone mentioned that I was trolling. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jmakfz6x I was impacted, but in good spirits now since it took me a couple of months to find another role. I am giving... — read more 

Just wondering how everyone did with their comps this year?

This is a master thread about Morgan Stanley layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?