What do I tell the folks who are new to RJ and who report to me? Instead of career talks at RJ, they are asking me about good firms in the area. I can't say I blame them...

Lay off the people that are doing the actual work and hire more senior Vp. Not sure how that makes sense ,,,,....unless your Bella and your friends need jobs. TJ. I hope you are reading this. Take off your straw hat off and open your eyes. The... — read more 

Interesting post about the having actual evil intentions. Is it possible that RJ never fit the big bank mould and now they are knocking us out this way? It feels like evil to me. At this point, getting laid off doesn't sound so bad. Morale is... — read more 

At this point I cant recommend anyone apply here until things settle down. You are no longer a valued member of the company... just another number.. Most I knew that left... not laid off..are doing very well.

At this point I cant recommend anyone apply here until things settle down. You are no longer a valued member of the company... just another number.. Most I knew that left... not laid off..are doing very well.

And new developer openings are posted as salary level 23. They are cleaning house of the FL flotsam so they can afford more NY cronies. There are multiple openings on line. Run away.

Will Raymond James change their name to UBS/RJ Retirement home? IT Staff levels are at about 50%, with people leaving weekly.

Any survey can be skewed to meet the objectives or perceptions of Management.

Any survey can be skewed to meet the objectives or perceptions of Management.

The insight survey has shown quite a bit of decline in many key areas for years, but nothing has changed. It gets filtered at a high level. It's a joke folks...it makes you think they're listening, but they pull out of it what THEY think is... — read more 

Are you ever deluded about the insight survey, do you really believe the jerks that caused this problem are going to make it better? They won't admit to that they are incompent, or worse they know it and have evil intentions/

Ripped them a new one on the associate insight survey. All 100% truthful. My department is ok for now but senior leader and executives are all strongly disagree.

Ripped them a new one on the associate insight survey. All 100% truthful. My department is ok for now but senior leader and executives are all strongly disagree.

Losing Sheryl is really sad. Layoffs and restructuring are coming for IT (restructuring every week), operations, and PCG. Looking for "synergies". Code for looking at who we can lay off.

Evidently the "premier alternative to Wall Street" is UBS, the assisted living version. PAUL REILLY ARE YOU SERIOUS?

Evidently the "premier alternative to Wall Street" is UBS, the assisted living version. PAUL REILLY ARE YOU SERIOUS?

6-12 months to figure out right sizing in Ops. I am certain this train wreck will be coming my way in Ops. The new structuring that was assembled is not going to work. Nobody can answer questions anymore. Frustrated and looking for a new employer.

Not Sheryl!!!! Only three old timers left in IT. Bruce Philipoom, David Schirm and David Linington. Wonder who is next or if they will make it to 2014.

Bella has got to be the worse manager I have seen or read about in my life. This Bruce Mellusi guy is coming up fast around the corner on the suck track too. Nobody is looking forward to working for him, but he probably doesn't care, which is the... — read more 

Yes. Plenty of examples of who you know hired managers: Vin Campagnoli, Andy Zolper, Robert Lambdon, Sateesh Prabakaran, Bruce Mellusi, Helen Rice-Devlin. Positions never posted, but filled. RJ is laying off associates, but still hiring new SVPs... — read more 

Dang....Sheryl leaving will be a huge blow to our department. Expect associates to start leaving as everybody is talking about leaving ASAP. Doesn't take much to figure out the new manager Bruce caused her to want to leave. Scary to think he caused... — read more 

Seems like RJ is becoming the place to go grow old and retire for former UBS management. Soon Bella will be driving around in a golf cart with big black "just had eye an eye doctor appointment" sunglasses.

What is ETA for next cuts?

Sheryl B must have had enough of Bella's mismanagement! Take heed TJ

I learn MORE from this board than my manager too... Keep posting if you know anything!!

We need to cry out on the insight survey. TJ is still around and perhaps he will hear it. I agree with a previous post... Be honest on the insight survey!!!! Let's try to rescue what we've all worked for so hard!!!

yes - hate to see her go.

yes - hate to see her go.

Oh no. Not Sheryl B too.

Just check the parking lot at 5:45. Emp-ty. So much for engaged employees. "kakoy shok". Street says the NYC talent is only coming to Florida for big promises of bonuses that HCM is pandering while RIF-ing the legacy employees. TJ, the tears flow.

in the past, the company sometimes would reward people who did a good job. Peanuts but at least some kind of recognition. Now, everyone is so afraid to be blamed and no one is willing to go the extra mile to do things right

in the past, the company sometimes would reward people who did a good job. Peanuts but at least some kind of recognition. Now, everyone is so afraid to be blamed and no one is willing to go the extra mile to do things right

I am in one of the SE teams has to work with an arrogant and bitchy test lead who complains about crappy code while the test team finds "defects" that are ridiculous. I wonder if they get paid by the number of defects found? And how come it take one... — read more 

Another organizational change for IT, another Bella buddy promoted. Who you know, not what you know is alive and strong.

It's really sad to see what this company has become. I understand change and understand business motives to chase dollars. What I don't see is anything positive happening lately. My management team quietly complains. My colleagues ate interviewing... — read more 

If you are in IT, your December bonus wish is sparkles and unicorns. The Bell(a) curve reigns and you will not be acknowledged or rewarded in any way unless you made money for the firm. Excelling at your job means nothing unless it's a Bella... — read more 

If you are in IT, your December bonus wish is sparkles and unicorns. The Bell(a) curve reigns and you will not be acknowledged or rewarded in any way unless you made money for the firm. Excelling at your job means nothing unless it's a Bella... — read more 

A while ago, I was speculating the plan might be to "prep" the company and sell out to a regenerated wirehouse. After witnessing the last few weeks, I am convinced that is what they are planning. Golden parachutes for The CEO and the Russian of... — read more 

The culture has changed, we are playing defense now we used to be active and lead the market - the mood is somber in every way. I am planning to leave mid December (yeah—I admit it—I want that first Friday check one last time.) I really remember days... — read more