I find it hard to believe that anyone would want to go back.

How many contractors are Russian? Haven't seen the chart bet its alot. (Boris in Moscow may have your SS#)

They tell you to feel free to apply for open positions in the future before you get the perp walk out the door, but it's just to make you feel better. Most companies rarely hire back laid off employees. They unfairly think the rehires will have a... — read more 

Believe it! I know some people who were laid off and app applied for positions they are more than qualified for and didn't even get so much as postcard from HR. What's sad is when they laid off these people they encourage them to re-apply for... — read more 

Even though it sounds silly, I believe the new management would specifically say to HR that they should not rehire anyone that was laid off earlier this year. In a previous time at RJ, I'd consider that a conspiracy theory. Nowadays - I can totally... — read more 

I heard A rumor that HR was instructed not to hire anyone that was laid off. Is this true? This is hard to believe.

All these layoff questions of people struggling should be directed to Paul and Bella, as they make their millions while flushing RJ down the drain.

They should reach out to the United Way. They probably gave quite a bit to it or were at least encouraged to while at RJ. I wonder if Friends of Raymond James would help or if being laid off unfriends you?

I just don't like any of this. I know very good people that were laid off that are now seriously struggling. Some with kids in school, homes in the area, and now trying to find anything in the area without having to sell their home or transplant... — read more 

And then there are plenty of VPs+ that have major "degrees" and rocks for brains.......so if that's your only criteria, then you're an idiot.

"Not going today happen" is correct. RJ will not completely abandon St. Pete. They need a nice place for potential FAs and clients to visit. It is close to Tampa International airport and the beaches. A drive out to the boon docks of Pasco county... — read more 

I am looking forward to some of the dead weight in Operations to be let go. There are at least two VP's there who do not have a college degree. One has been mentioned several times on this board, and the other was hired by the MIL

they'll move it eventually. carillon will be the tom james art gallery, unless he moves that to Colorado too.

County Commission Chairman Ted Schrader called the plan submittal “an encouraging move,” but said he would hold off celebrating until Raymond James closes on the property. It has been two years since the company signed a letter of intent to move some... — read more 

They aren't moving the company to Pasco. Yes, there are plans filed and yes there have been discussions. There was a story previous to the one posted below where Pasco was angry that RJ was backing out / not moving forward as promised on the land... — read more 

Pasco is a much better place to move the Home Office. Cheaper taxes and lower wages. It must be a very attractive idea to Management. ANd T Rowe Price will be right up the road; likely a better place to work as well, can't wait until they open.

Wake up people... "Raymond James Financial has moved a step closer to building its Wiregrass Ranch campus by submitting a preliminary site plan and construction documents to Pasco County for review. The plans call for a 65-acre campus with six... — read more 

I've been a part of this company for over 5 years and it had been a great place to work. Sad to see it all going down like this. Good news is that some companies are looking for talent in this town. 62, 61, 60.....gone!

Not surprising. The "vibe" in Ops has been bad for a while. Undercurrents of mistrust. Suddenly mgmt seems to be looking for scapegoats (ie. finger pointing). It feels like "lay-offs" (OH PUHLEEZE- THEY ARE FIRINGS!) are coming down the line. But I... — read more 

I heard more layoffs were coming again this month operations has not been hit yet as far as associates but all new open positions will be permanent positions in Memphis only. While they fill st Pete & Southfield with Temps. See anything wrong with... — read more 

Referencing the "You Know Who I Am (Former IT), Wednesday 10/02/13 10:54 PM" comment. You ended the your comment with ignorance and stupidity. Please allow me to correct one of your words. Let's replace ignorance with ARROGANCE...Enough Said!

"smoking dome". You said it yourself IT. Childish.

P.S. To all you staffing agents, It's pretty safe to bet on any one of the RJ people that come to you. 98% of the people that were laid off were truly brilliant and hard-working.

There have always been problems with the RJ IT department in that Sr. Management has always made some really poor decisions and focus has always been on deadlines as opposed to quality. When focus is on driving deadlines regardless of whether the... — read more 

Childish comments aside, what Another Sad Day said sums it up. The Old RJ no longer exists. What separated RJ and made it unique to "Wall Street" (its dedicated staff)is all gone. Say all you want about childish comments, not everyone can wax... — read more 

To sad day in tower 2, I guess you were right back on 8/22. Dave Linington "resigned". Only two old timers left in IT. Bruce Philipoom and David Schirm. It will be interesting to see if they both make it to the end of 2014 (or even want to).

The childish comments really don't matter and are easily recognized. It is just a byproduct of the anonymous forum and free speech. It happens everywhere on earth and not just in the smoking dome of RJ. Laughter is the best medicine and it usually... — read more 

Same on the IT side. Bella is no way as sincere and into the RJ culture at Tom and Tim was. IT management's actions speak louder than her words. They were also caught in a few comments that they thought would be believed (Only duplicate positions... — read more 

I totally agree with the childish attitudes I’ve heard in these threads. It sounds just like what you would hear from the “smoking dome” between T1&2, same ole folks that are never satisfied. But a lot of these are ligit. Yes RJ needed to purge some... — read more 

I'd agree that there are many childish comments here. I'm worried that some I used to work with an respect are the ones actually typing those comments into this forum. Most of those I work (and worked) with are far more professional. The bottom line... — read more 

I am on the business side. On our end it's not so much about Bella as it is about Paul. He is just not as sincere and into the RJ culture at Tom was.

Don't get me wrong, our business is thriving. We are getting a lot of good bounties and contracts off the ex-employees, but our curiosity on the problems is high. The people we are interviewing are good and experienced people. We were worried we... — read more 

Keep reading the posts, staffing person! You are witnessing the decline and fall of RJ to Russia!

What the heck is going on with Raymond James? I work at a staffing solutions company and all we are seeing and hearing is Raymond James IT is falling apart and a mass exodus is happening. We have had a few clients pass on Raymond James positions, in... — read more 

Looks like another reorg coming in operations and in IT under Bruce Mellusi's area.

Anyone on the business side care to chime in? I'm wondering if anyone in business-facing (FA facing) areas hear anything about Bella?

Tha whistles go WOOO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUXow3d3-b0&sns=em

Hide you kids.. Hide ya wives...

Looming government SHUTDOWN!!!

Russians have no foundation for corporate ethics in their country. The fact that they are looking at RJ account information is a big deal. Help us whistleblowers.