#careergrowth

• career advancement
• work life balance
• cool cutting edge technology
• money

When I started Wells, wells offered 3 of those.

Now it offers zero.

Last company I worked for when oil hit 120 a barrel went under. Wells wont go under but the Fed will allow it to be bought and merged.

What salary do most people retire at? Say for a CL27, 28, and 29 what would be a typical range for salary at retirement? Trying to figure out how valuable this pension will be if I don’t quit now and stick it out. I have heard that once you hit your mid 40s raises stop.

Any suggestions for best job sites to apply for new job? Friends say LinkedIn - but never had luck there. What sites do you use / recommend? Been out of work 6 months & $ is tight.

Curious if anyone laid off is trying to secure another role within UHC or Optum? If yes, any success with getting interviews or re-hired? How long did it take you to get rehired?

... how are you interpreting it? Did you get salary increase? Does 90% modifier mean your contribution is not satisfactory? Is it time to look for another job?

I know it su-ks to be the one being gutted and left out. I feel for you as I have experienced it myself. As much as it is painful - there is a higher reason for you being chosen. You are being rescued even though it feels like the rug being ripped under you. You will recover and land in a better spot. You have outgrown the version of yourself at Verizon and excel anywhere you go. Sometimes the universe rips off the bandage and places you where you need to be because you are being complacent. I wish all of you much luck, success, and happiness in your post-Verizon life. I know I found in a company that actually values my opinions and work ethic. Peace be with you all especially all trolls that will come here and comment about me being lazy etc. For their information I found a job before my off-payroll date, started a week after and never took unemployment. 🤣

If I got “Met” for overall and a decent bonus and raise, but inconsistent in a couple of the smaller categories does that matter?

That was two years ago. Still waiting. Promotions are clearly frozen forever. Just wish they'd say it instead of dangling the carrot. I'll probably be gone before it ever happens anyway.

I see that, at least in Europe, many talented young folks are leaving Cisco to join competition or more innovative companies in the IT sector. As there is in almost all european countries an old leadership guard who does not make space for the new generation, there is no real career development possibilities for ambitious people. It is embarrassing to see how for e.g. a public sector leader changes the role with channel leader, services sales leader, etc etc but always the same people how are for many many years already in local leadership.

I am and am a bit frustrated with the insane lack of US promotions and/or internal job openings... Sure, there are 5 openings that would bump me to the next level right now but, conveniently none are US based so they are useless. Not moving to Ireland for a 20k pay bump either lol. It'd cost me that much just to move.

Been here 6 years and I can't say I know a single US person who has been promoted yet. They are ALWAYS in India or Mexico or Ireland. ALWAYS!

The dude I shadowed while a contractor was an i8 who'd been there for 5 years already and is STILL an i8 - 10 years at the same grade level?

Is off cycle progression still possible?

Alright! This is neither a whining post nor a show off post. This post is for my own knowledge so can make an educated decision about moving within dell or outside of dell. I was given a 4% raise and RSU 30k this year and I’m sitting at about 155k base pay as a i9 in Texas.

I personally feel after being here for 9yrs and being one of the top performer, I should have gotten more than just 4% raise and 100% bonus. So I’m trying to understand what the avg i9 in Services make so I get an idea of me being underpaid or is it just where I need to be.

Is it true, if you get a promotion (going from p2 to p3 let’s say) and your salary is already in the p3 band, you will not get a raise?

The plan lasts for one more month. Can anyone tell me if I can seek other internal jobs here at Ford while my performance improvement plan is in effect? I really want to get out of the group I work in.

There are now no more PDRs? What does this mean? Is it just another nail in the coffin of getting a new position/career progression? I guess there won’t be any need for them if there aren’t any jobs to post in a PDC.

I don't do that anymore. For the last year I've been doing the minimum and nothing more. Took two certifications on their dime. Spend my days learning things for my next role. Resume is out there. If they want to cut me, fine. The severance will just be extra. I'm ready.

I’m curious to hear from people who read or post in this forum, what are your reasons for not liking Truist as a place to work? I’d appreciate specific examples if you’re willing to share.

Personally, I’ve been with the company for several years, and overall I think the compensation and benefits are decent. My main frustration, though, is the lack of real career progression. When I first joined Truist, the position I’m in now lined up well with my long-term career goals. It gave me the chance to gain meaningful experience in a field I’m genuinely interested in and want to keep developing in.

That said, after being here for quite a while, I’ve felt stuck. It seems like I’ve been pigeonholed into my current role. Year after year, performance reviews with my manager talk about growth and advancement, but in reality they’ve felt more like lip service than a clear path toward moving up.

What makes it more frustrating is that I previously worked for several years at another bank in a role that would essentially be the next step for me. So I already have experience at that level. At Truist, however, that same role would be considered more of a lateral move, meaning there wouldn’t really be a pay increase.

Because of that, it feels like the best option for my career growth and for earning more would be to leave Truist and continue my professional journey somewhere else.

Anyway, sorry for the long rant. I’m just interested in hearing what reasons others have for feeling dissatisfied working at Truist?

I see posts from people here that say they left Nielsen and they are happier and/or they earn more money at their new jobs. Some of you even say that you've "found freedom". For those of us that are looking for work it would be really helpful if you could let us know what job you were doing with Nielsen and where you went? Let us know if any of your Nielsen skills transferred over that your new employer may have been interested in.

I know this a layoff forum so I apologize in advance if this sounds insensitive. Just trying to get a feel for the company since it’s 3 years before 401k/pension vest.

Looking to switch to a different area within Truist. How confidential is the process? I received a decent performance review, but want to pursue an area more aligned with my degree. If I apply for another role internally, is my Manager given notice any point during the application OR interview process? Does anyone have insight into if, how, or when my current Manager may be notified?

I have been an executive for a several years now and have rotated thru Sales Manager , Merchandising Manager (SMM) and now MBA looking to get a promotion to Director In Store in the 🤞 near future any advice on what I can do to stand out and make this happen, I have been in discussions with my store manager on how we will get me there but it’s always good to get extra input on what might help

It always felt a little cliché to come here after being laid off and see people posting about how they landed a new job a better job with more money, doing interesting work, and feeling valued by a new employer. Many would say their layoff from Oracle was the best thing that ever happened to them. Honestly, I used to think they were positively full of s*it. After months of rejections, all I wanted was my old Oracle job back. But it turns out those people were right. You will find another job, it will be at a better company, with management that appreciates you, paying A LOT more than Oracle, and with a healthier work/life balance. That’s exactly what happened to me a few weeks ago. So to those who are about to get swept up in the next round of layoffs (it's going to be significant) don’t panic. It won't feel like it at the time, but it will end up being the best thing that ever happened to you. Take a little time off, decompress, take a couple vacations, and then start the job search. There are better opportunities out there. I found one, and you will too.

not so friendly reminder…

When corporate says bring your whole self to work, please do not.

Bring your professional self. The edited version. The safe version. The one that says good question even when the question made absolutely no sense.

When someone asks what did you do this weekend, you do not tell them you were dancing on bars, binge watching shows, or questioning your life choices.

You say you relaxed and recharged.

When the big boss tells a joke that completely dies in the room, you laugh. Not because it was funny. Because everyone understands the script.

Here is the truth nobody says out loud.

Corporate is theater.

Meetings are scenes. Titles are costumes. And most people are acting like they have everything under control.

That is why they call them performance reviews.

Some people think corporate sucess is purely about talent. Sometimes it is. But a lot of the time it is about knowing when to nod, when to stay quiet, and when to say great point.

so if you want to survive corporate…

work on your acting.

because the people winning the game are not always the most qualified.

They are the ones who understand the stage.

REALITY check??

Am I wrong, or just saying the quiet part out loud?

Ten. Frigging. Months. And I'm not optimistic it'll even pan out. I've lost count of the resumes, the outreach, the recruiters. Fake job posts, dead ends everywhere. There were moments I wanted to give up, just let whatever happen, happen. I thought I'd find some calm despite the endless layoffs. Instead, I just wound myself up tighter.

Remember when we had good pay, solid benefits, and you could move up without nepotism or a-s-kissing? When having Nike on your resume was an asset? Can we go back to those times? I miss liking my job. I truly do.

I have worked at the bank since 2014. Several years ago I received a promotion to Sr. Lead Analytic Consultant. The raise that went with that promotion put me above the lower limits by just a couple thousand dollars. Currently that role is posting for $139K - $239K per year. After my increase this year I am still making below the lower limit. Is this normal? Are others experiencing this same issue? For background, I have been 'Meets' consistently over the last couple years but never missed an SLA or Training assignment.

Everyone from my group who got laid off has already landed somewhere new. Pretty quick turnaround. Maybe there's hope out there after all.

Anyome here moved to a new role internally after less than 12 months in current role? Or know of any colleague who did this.

I'm already an I-7 and I have no RSU as part of my comp. Which I levels get RSUs and how much ?

Schwab is getting ready to announce (either to PLs or company-wide) that they will no longer hire in these locations. If you have been checking the job postings lately you probably already noticed this.

After requiring many of us to return to the office for “collaboration” and “growth,” this decision creates a serious issue. Employees in these offices may have little to no path for advancement.

I spoke with a hiring manager about an open role. Even though I sit just a few seats away in the same office he would not have been allowed to hire me or anyone else in my office. He would have had to hire someone in another state.

So much for in office collaboration!

Even employees working remotely due to medical accommodations, if they report into one of these offices, would not be eligible for those roles.

One again, terrible decisions made by senior leadership making huge impacts on our livelihood.

I applied/interviewed to 3 positions over the past 6 months, made it to the interview phase but never get selected. I have a friend who’s moved around a lot over the years, I figured it be relatively easy to get a role this way, especially if it’s a lateral move. Anyone else unable to move around? Do the hiring managers know who will be hired before they post it on workday? That’s kind of what I’m thinking how it works now, they know who will get hired but just open the position as a formality, wasting everyone else’s time who applied.

Or do I just have bad luck?

This has been said before, but leader gave me the heads up that senior leaders met with GPs today and each part of the org has been given a count of associates that can get a promotion for 2026.

I won't give my org, but it is probably around 300-400 associates. The number of promotions that will be given for these 300-400 associates is 2. The number early in the year was 0.25% of the associates could be given a promotion. These values will vary from org to org.

Time to start looking around people... Keep an eye out for promotions if you are hesitant, they won't happen.

Any effect with performance reviews?
Is elevate sap it worth for t4 or t5?

Are the internal positions given to RIF-ed employees over other internal candidates? I have applied to a handful of new internal postings in recent weeks but only a few days go by and I get the "we're going with another candidate" email. I am fully qualified for these positions so I have been surprised to not even get an interview. I also know some positions are posted and they already know who the position is going to but that can't be for every single one of these postings.
And yes, I know, why are you applying to internal positions, this company is terrible, blah, blah, blah but I am trying to get a different position/title to better position myself to move to a different company in the future if I see fit or becomes necessary.
Also note, these positions I am applying to are only 1 pay grade above where I am.

I knew a phenomenal engineer who was in Managed Services. He was a CCIE, multiple firewall certs, cloud experience, you name it, and every customer we mutually worked with always praised him. According to him, management ignored his promotion inquiries so he jumped ship to another company making 40% more and I followed his example.

Maybe CDW only wants average talent?

You get stuck in your role here with no real path forward. Management doesn't care what you contribute. Strong reviews and extra effort mean nothing when they decide you cost too much. The layoffs come for everyone eventually. Only come here if you have absolutely no other choice.