#pay

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-28/advent-stripe-consortium-is-said-to-drop-pursuit-of-paypal

That's it, that's the post. This itself is inhumane. Imagine the psychological damage to thousands of people. Horrible.

Recently I went on vacation. People commented that I was more like myself after a few days.

When I returned to work the bitterness and frustration returned by lunchtime. The only path for me is out of here.

Incompetent and inept Accenture workers treated like the "stars of the show" when they are sh-t. Once something comes up complicated or they do not have For Dummies style steps to go through they are fked. And there are too many managers.

Why can't they fire some of them for a change? They won't have to do year end/bonus reviews or approve timesheets for the offshore workers. They have their own boss in their country who will lie for them, just like they did when they passed off unskilled workers as "experienced".

There used to be a saying "You get what you pay for". It needs to make a comeback. They are so high on the "savings" they will blast through this place with a chainsaw. Next level clown management. I noticed that in many cases only white men are kept after the cuts.

Really take stock of how you are when in office and when away for an appreciable amount of time. This place is toxic and should come with a warning label. At some point the money is just not worth it.

Lifted from Post ID @d0+1kwz1c7cd - it was burried in comments

Rumors of changes to job titles at Corporate on 11/1. No other details other than pay will not be reduced. Anybody else hear?

I've been here long enough to know the script. They tell you you're safe to keep you grinding for mediocre pay and benefits. The second they can hire someone cheaper, you're gone. I know because I've seen it happen. Don't believe the hype. This is experience talking.

Stop complaining all the time. This is corporate America. Nothing is given. Respect, pay, conditions, all of that you have to fight for or leave.

Synopsys is in real trouble. Most of the people with actual skills, the ones who could make a difference anywhere, are headed for the door. They've figured out that better pay, significantly better culture, and actual work-life balance are out there. Unless something drastic changes, there won't be any true talent left here soon.

Traded the AT&T chaos for a warehouse gig. Yes, I get less money, but I actually sleep at night now.

The leadership's perfect candidate has wisdom of a 50yo, experience of a 40yo, drive of a 30yo, and will work for pay of 20yo.

Has anyone ever leveraged a new offer to get a higher pay? In the US

Has anyone dealt with COBRA yet? I just got a balance letter in the mail for the full amount, not the 10% (90% is subsidized by NetApp), even after speaking with the NetBenefits rep who said that I would be responsible for only the 10%.
What's your story? Did you pay the full amount and get refunded or did you have to pay only the 10%, as promised?

Are pay raises only set by higher ups? Or can your direct manager ask HR to increase your pay?

I’m talking specifically Individual contributor Directors (no direct reports) reporting to Directors (not MD). Even BS “Director in Project Management”. Explain that one. You someone’s kid? Got dirt on someone? Why pay a bloated salary to a director of no one, instead of a Sr Manager?

According to Humana's regulatory proxy filings submitted to the SEC, top executive compensation is primarily driven by performance-based stock awards and incentives.
For the most recent fiscal year (2025), here is how much each of Humana's top executives earned in total annual compensation:

2025 Top Executive Compensation

• Celeste M. Mellet (Chief Financial Officer): $18.92 million total compensation. This included a $1.11 million base salary, a $6 million signing bonus, and $10.65 million in equity awards.
• James A. Rechtin (President & Chief Executive Officer): $18.76 million total compensation. This consisted of a $1.35 million base salary, $13.87 million in stock awards, and $3.03 million in cash incentive pay.
• Michelle A. O'Hara (Chief Human Resources Officer): $8.94 million total compensation. This included a $715,385 base salary, a $2.5 million bonus, and $4.86 million in stock awards.
• Susan M. Diamond (Former Chief Financial Officer): $2.4 million total compensation during her remaining transition tenure with the company.

Breakdown of a Typical Executive Pay Package
Executive packages at Humana Inc. generally follow a rigid, performance-linked structure:

1. Base Salary: Typically ranges from $700,000 to $1.35 million. This accounts for less than 10% of their ultimate take-home pay.
2. Equity and Stock Awards: The vast majority of compensation (often 70% to 90%) is paid out in stock and option awards tied directly to shareholder value.
3. Non-Equity Incentive Plan: Annual performance bonuses determined by specific metrics like Adjusted EPS and Medicare Advantage membership growth.

Any one who has been previously laid off willing to share what the redundnacy package was? Did they pay 2,3,4, weeks per year? Etc ? I know the packages may be different globally, but trying to gage what the package is likely to look like?

How are you supposed to budget with so many draws, and not knowing if you are going to have to payback all of that money?

Currently CWA is in active negotiations with AT&T about the new combination technician title being created. The union can’t stop this , the title is coming. What’s being negotiated is the pay and shocker , the company wants to pay the title the same wage scale as all the titles it’s going to replace: WS32. This is a joke. They want the title to do all the dirty work of all other titles combined, which means a much larger skillset , and pay the same wage. The bigger plan though is to sc--w you all out of your severance or “surplus” pay. See , once this title exists , they can and will declare “technological surpluses “ of all the other titles and offer you a position as a combo tech. If you decline , you’re effectively quitting and not eligible to receive a single dollar of surplus or severance pay. How much you want to bet the union allows both the title to be ws32 AND have no protections from the subsequent surplus. This union is weak and will immediately roll over and show its belly.

Most FTOWs will make more per hour then RTMs

FTOW over 40hr avg per hour increase

RTM over 40hr avg per hour decreases

Around the 45-50hr mark your FTOW will be making more money then you

My parents retired in their 50s with pensions and paid-off homes. I graduated into a recession, watched my job get outsourced twice, and now I'm paying off student loans while inflation eats my paycheck. Home ownership is a pipe dream and my chances of losing this job as well to outsourcing are extremely high. The world my parents knew doesn't exist anymore.

What is annual pay for 450 paygrade an capped amount please does anyone know help!!

I was terrified when I got cut. Turned out to be the best career move I never planned. I found a place with actual work-life balance, better pay, and zero dread. They exist.

Their answers to questions were so bad. They are so disingenuous. There feels like there is so much more of a push to do more work and their answers are just around that they do so much research on pay, bonuses are good, etc.

We don’t buy it. Why even act like you are being transparent when your answers are so bad.

Has anyone received the severance payment yet?

I’m thinking about secretly taking a non IT job without Fidelity knowing, as I don’t think it’s any of their business. Has anyone done this?

Will they find out, and if they do, what are the repercussions?

I really need the extra income. My husband left and between the bills and the mortgage, I’m struggling to make ends meet.

Help me understand how Saving that 1K, over a year will help Nike!!! , (Savings - over not giving that 2 percent average increment).

Does anyone know the salary ranges by level?

Hoping we can help each other out.

The cost of living is skyrocketing, and people can't afford to make ends meet on the penny-pinching wages you pay. You can do better.

After eight years with the company, consistently good performance reviews, and earning my Series 7, I never expected to be living paycheck to paycheck. But with the pay scale failing to keep up with the rising cost of living, I have reached the point where I am putting my electric bill on a credit card.

I am seriously considering taking on a second job, and I am wondering how many other employees are already doing the same. What kind of side work have you found that fits around your Edward Jones schedule? Has management raised any concerns about outside employment?

It is frustrating to have the licenses, experience, and positive reviews, yet still struggle to cover basic household expenses. At what point does the company acknowledge that the current pay structure is not sustainable?

I think their trying real hard to trip people up so they can fire them. Then hire people with a low salary.

I recently joined Intel , first off during pay negotiation the HR said the pay range in the job description is a typo and their internal system is showing a much smaller pay range. Is this ethical ?

Secondly, Within the first month I am putting in several afterhours late nights to meet with Asia folks. This was not mentioned in the job description or interview. Is this ethical ? What would happen if I refuse late night hours.

Hello, how is the culture at these locations? How does pay compare for the local cost of living? Any of these sites union? Have seen fairly frequent job postings both internal and external the last few years with positions I could qualify for. Would like some insight to these locations if possible, thank you

As we all know, the job market su-ks. If Verizon's objective is to get rid of the high paid workers, at some point will they just ask us to take a pay cut to keep our jobs. I know this will be an unpopular post, but its better to pay my bills at a lower salary than to get laid off and get nothing. Would you take say a 15% paycut?

This coming transition has been nothing but terrible communication like normal. They tell you to ask questions, but when you do no one will answer. For people taking on an RTM position, they were not informed of what the pay will be prior to accepting, how many stores are on the routes, how many merchandisers they will be managing, etc. Did they tell everyone they expect you to be on call on the weekends if you can't find coverage? Did they tell you they want you to do more merchandising if the low labor budget can't cover the amount of deliveries you have and you run hot? Always lacking the information needed to make a good decision.

My manager just notified me the pay raise this year. An awesome 15% hike.

Anyone who has gone through it have the pay? I've heard multiple things.

For me, the biggest issue is that RTO is basically a pay cut in disguise. Between gas and all the other extra expenses, it adds up fast. If they gave us a pay raise that covered those costs, I honestly wouldn't mind it nearly as much as I do now.

What percentage are you getting on your salary increase? when will you know?

Does anyone from you, working in the DXC located in any EU country, has already demanded disclosing the salaries for job positions and gender wage gap? What were the results for DXC?

So how is it being a MOW now with the whole new rtm transition. Is it easier ? More responsibilities ? Pay increase ? Bonuses ? They haven’t talked about none of this on our region they just said we are no longer FTOW. Now we are MOW