#worklifebalance

I come home so drained I can't even do basic things. My days off are just sleep recovery. I'm honestly not sure how much longer I can do this.

Since I left a few months ago, I'm a new man. I didn't even realize how bad that place had become for my health. If you're finding yourself adding more and more medication on your list, try finding something else. You'll be shocked how your health will improve once you're out of there.

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.

Walked out a year ago and the weight lifted immediately. I'm a completely different person now. I can't tell you how much my life has improved now that I don't spend more than a third of each day stressing and surrounded by a toxic environment. If you can, leave. It'll make all the difference.

I had a colleague who bragged about not taking a single day off in two decades. He saw it as a mark of character, as something to aspire to. I told him he was a fool and he was genuinely surprised. That kind of thinking is exactly what's wrong with Elevance culture. There's nothing noble about sacrificing your health and your family for a company that would replace you in a week.

The best benefit my new job offers isn't pay or perks. It's a culture that won't ki-l me with stress.

I have the Sunday night dread starting early on a Saturday. This place drains me.

3 months into my new job and I can confidently say: leaving Citi was the best thing that ever happened to me.
I’m happier, more at peace, and I actually enjoy going into new job now, I can spend time with my family after work, be present, relax, and enjoy life without constantly worrying about the next layoff announcement, toxic managers, or what kind of gaslighting from upper management is waiting for me when I log in Monday morning. That alone has been priceless.
Godspeed to everyone still here. I genuinely wish you nothing but the best and hopefully, your exit comes sooner than you think.

I haven't discussed this with my manager yet so would be grateful for input or info anyone has on policy. Here's my situation:

• I work East Coast hours from West Coast (CA)
• I have worked 6am (and sometimes 5am) to 8am from home, then train into the office (I don't own a car...takes about 40 minutes each way).
• I do not work with anyone else in my office...I spend my day on Teams meetings or doing my work.
• I go home at 2pm or 3pm, depending when I started in the morning.

Am I now supposed to haul my bu†† downtown at 4:15am to get my 8 hours in the office? The trains don't even run then! I'm not buying a car just to satisfy this. Honestly, the absurdity of all this is what bothers me the most.

Right now, I'm planning to my boss that he's going to lose access to my work and contacting me until 9am Pacific time. Many of my team and project-related calls fall before that time, so they can either allow me to continue working the way I do or lose my participation in various routines, ability to answer questions and fix stuff...I'm stumped.

It's been four years. How have you fared? Better or worse?

For me, it has worked out better than I expected. It turned out that I didn't have to go back to work because of some luck with the performance of the portfolio. Spend most of my time relaxing but just started volunteering.

Anybody watch the Netflix Boeing documentary “Freefall”? The parallels with what we’re currently doing will have you shaking your head.

Change my mind.

Hey guys I noticed that there are a lot of complaints about Fidelity on this page. I currently have an offer from Fidelity for the LEAP Software program but I also have an offer from Citi bank and am interviewing for USAA. Im hearing about constant layoffs as well as having to go to the office 5 days a week and there not being enough space for parking or sitting. But it seems like fidelity has the best upward mobility and would be a good place to start my career

Why isn't AT&T cutting the pay for all remote workers?

Guarantee you 90% would stay even with a 10 to 20% pay cut. Make it happen and stop torturing the rest of us. The expense and inconvenience of commuting 5 days a week is outrageous.

They decided to f us over by mandating RTO. We’ll f them over by switching off on Fridays. I’m unofficially on a 4-day week folks until I return to the office.

Thanks Y’all ✌️

I've heard 5, 6 and 7 as the minimun required for in-office RTO compliance
But someone just said 6.5

It's not. Everything has shifted, the economy, the industry, the expectations. We don't have to like the changes, but complaining about them is fruitless. You have two options: adapt or find somewhere that still fits who you are. Which you might find out is not as easy these days.

All top performers in my current company come back stronger after taking FMLA for looking after their newborns. Q management was too short-sighted and failed to view “being responsible of one’s household” as a transferable skill that benefits the company in the long term. One of many reasons why it descended so quickly. Q management are full of foolish people.

Located in a core location and received IM for mid year. Does ageism play role in this? I ask because like many others I have been a top performer but i am 59 years old. Does this mean I will be layed off soon or is it worth making effort to raise the score for year end?

100s of them remote netflix all day for months, 6 fig with bonus

Keep hearing rumors about working from home on Mondays getting approved. Anyone have any updates?

The further we get past the pandemic, I wonder if anyone in the entire company has 2 brain cells to rub together.

Abby is a joke and promoted her biggest and loudest adversaries as direct reports. Like how hasn’t a corporate takeover not snuck under her nose? That alone is mind blowing

At this point we all know several people who've been laid off. Some will tell you where they went and why, however others won't say who hired them. Its not like they're at risk of me stealing their newly acquired job, the only reason I can think of is they don't want a bunch of WF people to get wind of and go to their new company. Just seems crazy in this market to close the door behind you when you were in the same boat as others not too long ago.

Important change on how you access Webex

Keeping our data and systems secure means evolving how we work, including how we access tools like Webex. With this in mind, Webex will now follow Cisco's Trusted Device Standard and only be accessible from Cisco-trusted devices.

What to expect:
This change will roll out in phases, beginning August 31 and continuing through September. Once it takes effect, you'll be automatically signed out of Webex on all your devices. Simply sign back in on a Cisco-trusted device, such as your Cisco laptop. Going forward, you can only sign in to Webex using a Cisco-trusted device.
If you're using Android, you'll need to use the Webex app in your work profile.

Why this matters:
Adding Webex to our trusted device standard gives us an extra layer of protection for more sensitive data and helps pave the way for new Al capabilities to enhance your Webex experience.

tldr; you wont be able to use Webex on your personal phone without installing Cisco spyware that severely limits your phones usability for security reasons

He-l would be better than working for this boomer dinosaur company compromised by contractor corruption and Israel.

Come in the office 5 days a week to talk to Indians on teams, so Stankey makes more money when . Soul su-king.

I’m only working for this company now for the pay cheque.

Motivation is at an all time low, as little as 2-3 years back I was pretty keen.

All I’m doing now is digging in as long as I can to maximise the payment to see me out the door.

Who else feels the same?

Planning to be let go in the next few years. Thinking about early retirement.

Taking skills to smaller local shops in barter/trade for groceries, restaurants (food), clothing, baked good, etc..

Game - How much can you cut before you break it?

Oops. we broke it

If I resign I need to give 30 days notice do I really need to show up to office in the final stretch? Maybe last day to turn in my computer. I’m thinking what’s the point it’s not like they can fire me, by the time “not on model” shows up I’ll be long gone.

I see some people remote on Teams, can i request remote option, right now inperson bh , i work long hours

We have got managers who should not be managing anyone, goals that are completely detached from reality, and zero training to help anyone succeed. Bullies run wild because nobody bothers to fire them anymore, bare minimum is the standard, and asking for pay that actually covers your bills somehow makes you the bad guy. They talk about integrity and flexibility but it is all empty words because neither shows up when you actually need it.

I left the company months ago after 10+ years and I must say I wish I left sooner. You don’t know how awful that place is while you’re there because you pacify yourself thinking about the benefits and culture, muse on here and tell yourself you’re not alone. You tell yourself the grass isn’t greener on the other side. But I can honestly say it is. When you have an opportunity to leave, RUN! My life has improved greatly and the folks I’ve spoken to who have left since me all say the same. I pulled this page up by accident in my browser and see things have gotten worse since I left. Get out folks.

Did you ever wonder how some of these shiny empty suits ( make and female) got their positions? They are always on unlimited pto, don’t do the work and avoid the first sign of conflict? I would like to know how to get these skills.

Those all American boys and girls working those cheap Indians to the bone. Keeping all the money and good jobs for themselves. Do they actually think that model will work? What happens when the Indians realise they are being sc--wed by the greedy Cowboys? What about the other folks in Argentina, Brazil, Budapest....?

I’ve seen too many high performers impacted by RIF over the past two years. You can give it your all and they will still axe you despite doing exactly what you are asked to. No one is safe.

Don’t give this company all your time and energy. In 20 years the only people who will remember that you worked late are your kids.

“Study finds remote workers are far happier and more productive

Remote workers reported much higher well-being, but were also less likely to leave their role

Study also dispels myth that remote workers might feel alienated from co-workers”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/taking-away-peoples-choice-probably-120000206.html

After careful consideration, extensive feedback, and realizing that nobody actually wants to commute five days a week, we’re pleased to announce that AT&T has decided to stop pretending 5x RTO makes any sense.

Effective immediately:

• Badge swipes are no longer a measure of productivity.
• Your commute is no longer considered part of your workday.
• Managers may once again manage people based on results.
• Teams may work remotely when the work can be done remotely.
• “Presence” reports will be repurposed for something useful.
• And most importantly, you are no longer required to sit in a building for eight hours to prove you have a job.

Thank you for your patience while we spent several billion dollars and a couple years figuring out what everyone already knew.

The way we work has changed. We should probably change with it.

Anyone else catching wind of HR cracking down on the required hours in office? I heard a rumor of a VP having a discussion with some salary ACs and told them 8 hours in the requirement. 1. Why are they literally bringing down the hammer? 2. I’ve never once stayed longer than 6 hours in the 6 years I’ve worked there. 3. Why are salary workers being mandated to stay for a certain amount of time? You’re paying them to do a job; not to do something for a set amount of time. I’m so sick of this bs. How can HR be okay with something for YEARS and then decide it’s no longer OK to leave early. Loosen up the handcuffs a little, jfc.