Just from an ethical perspective. People who feel entitled to clean out the snack bins are demonstrating the quality of their character. It is like the wait staff test - how people treat wait staff is telling you a lot about who they are.

Lot of fake news on1K. Some say 4K. What is actual number? and why it was not disclosed?

Anyone could share reasonable requests that could ask to amend/appeal the terms of the severance? Much thanks.

is the 5 day RTO expected for the durham office? There's barely any space!

Specifically in tech? Cyber? Systems analyst? I've heard of a few but not sure if any specific team

I am one of the impacted associates . Was promoted earlier this year then suddenly let go. Two weeks later, I’m still stuck in my room dealing with constant depression and anxiety. How is everyone else coping with the sudden change . I clearly... — read more 

Is the role change only for higher level positions. ? How about the dev team and testing QA team. Even there is a role change for them..

I’m still hearing that there will be another round of layoff in June end or July. And heard this time, reducing the contractors because of larger teams.. anyone heard of this and is it real ???

OK, so Six Sigma is impressive cause nothing says INOVATION like spending 6 months proving with a laminated chart that people occasionally make mistkes... then assigning Greek letters to the revelation so it feels scientific. its greatest... — read more 

The reviews are going to be devastating when the survey comes out immediately after managers are forced to deliver the SLT messages with a smile and keep opinions to themselves. The messenger is going to get the blame and I wonder if this is by... — read more 

Although working for family-owned businesses run by their owners has some advantages, the biggest challenge is that no one can challenge the owners’ decisions. What AJ says goes. nobody can say no.

The Covid hired managers (not talking about race, just those who can’t keep up and were obnoxious while they had the Covid protections) have been so stressed in the office. It’s been too long for them to still be stressed from the RTO announcement... — read more 

Cutting bonuses drastically by raising metrics incrementally every year, until they're just out of reach. Q1 2026 quarterly bonus dropped $1500 for me compared to other quarters and my performance increased this year. The base isn't the best, so you... — read more 

for a January hire, when exactly does the last 40% vest? is the June before, after the new year, or after you reach the actual mid-jan work anniversary?

funny how hard they would push them and now they've been quiet about it for almost a full year

Anyone from ireland here? Were u guys affected by the layoffs?

Sorry to everyone who was affected by the recent cuts. Quick question ,how long were u given to find another role within Fidelity?

Let us lay our pitchforks down for a second against one another. It was never the same after all that. It was never that serious either. The guy sent a few salacious texts, gets BOOTED from the firm and we all got punished for his indiscretions... — read more 

These days, it's fashionable not even to attempt retaining talent. Cost-cutting is the go-to strategy for propping up the share price and securing leadership bonuses. In the long term, they're cutting the branch they're sitting on. I'm not sure any... — read more 

Im one of the few disappointed that I didn't get laid off... What are the benefits and qualifications for voluntarily retiring??? Im not 55 yet but have been working at fidelity for 22 years.... Would love to stay on the fidelity health insurance... — read more 

I joined last year, I am kind of surprised the there is so much pride associates have to stick around in company for 20-25-20-25-30-35-40 years! In my first 6 months, when I met somebody or when they were introduced, there was no mention of their... — read more 

How big is the layoff in India ? Any idea? Did they cut squad leaders, scrum masters there or not?

Watch the Q1 update.

PLS ANYONE READING THIS RIGHT NOW I REALLY URGENTLY NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT TO BOSTON DEV OPS

Does anyone have information or know if there is an impact on or for the Boston dev ops team ? Pleae

Managers don't care about their teams, they just assign work at the last minute and nitpick every little thing. Employee engagement is basically nonexistent, and we've got layers of middle managers who contribute nothing. The disconnect between our... — read more 

I’m pretty low on the totem pole but how big of a change allows for a layoff? There have been a few high manager changes and I can’t tell if it’s just reshuffling from the layoffs last week vs just flattening out a team reporting line. Anyone have... — read more 

What got people on the list vs what saved them? There’s one person my team - haven’t seen them in the office. Another person in a different office within commuting distance but never goes in.. neither one was on the list. Each has other issues -... — read more 

currently in office experiencing our culture sitting next to someone who got RIF’d while they spend all day on zoom with other RIF’d teammates discussing next steps I always go into the office expecting the worst but this is a new low

I m hearing there was another round today .. is it true ?

Anyone consulting or thinking of consulting legal counsel to review the separation agreement? Anyone already have done so and could share any potential areas of concern within the terms, etc?

Cheaper workers, offshoring, AI - whatever works. If they could charge us for the privilege of working here, they would.

I’ve been trying to wait out the correction for the people hired as “leaders” during the pandemic. I’m not sure if it’s just my BU or others were put in roles way beyond their skill set. It’s infuriating for me to have to sit in “coaching” and have... — read more 

Has anyone got any clarity on this? Like from FTS HR? My contract states hybrid, but there's legal ease in there... I really can't go in full-time and would not have taken or applied for a full-time in-office role since it is not feasible for me... — read more 

Sometimes things aren’t the same when your bestie leaves. It is in-fact confusing to be a girl. let’s have some compassion and hold space for leadership during these unprecedented times

what is the accurate RIF # ? impacted folks/ their managers can find in the docu-sign packet PDFs. Look at age discrimination sheet. It has everything. Roles, titles, number of positions, age what if your BU?

Land of the dinosaurs where only dinosaurs thrives doing the same things with high ego but ki-ling all the other species including baby dinosaurs

I’m surprised to be seeing such an incredibly massive influx of new hires.. mostly contractors, but FTEs also. At this rate, the new hires could easily outweigh the total layoff numbers.. 5:1 easily. Im not trying to convince or sway anyone to... — read more