recently got a very toxic manager—an Indian guy. He has serious trust issues and creates a highly toxic work environment. I’ve had Exceeds Expectations ratings for the last five years. Should I continue here or start looking for opportunities... — read more 

I stay because the health insurance covers my kid's therapy and the commute is only 20 minutes. My manager is clueless, but my three teammates are sharp and we cover for each other. Why would I start over somewhere else that'd probably have the... — read more 

I am a relatively new Director and was recently talking to someone quite high up in STS who has been here more than a decade. He said that the good leaders use Schwab as a stepping stone to get their next big external gig. His view was that they... — read more 

Very new to Schwab. Seems to be a standard phrase that executives use a lot. Sounds pretty phony when they all say exactly the same thing. Is this a mandate from HR, or what? Never heard anyone thank anyone with their own words.

It looks like Schwab is only hiring PMs close to retirement. Younger PMs are forced into becoming RTEs or Scrum Masters, and/or not being promoted. What's up? Leadership continues to say here will always be a need for PMs, but that the actions do... — read more 

I've been thinking about whether staying here long-term is even realistic anymore. Everywhere I look, people are just going through the motions until they find a way out. New people, old people, it doesn't really matter. The consensus seems to be... — read more 

Rumors roaring about September layoffs… Leadership wants you to keep doing your job like nothing is happening.

Our group seems to have a huge amount of money suddenly available and needing to be spent by EOY. Like… 100x what we spent on our most recent software implementation. Meanwhile other groups are still getting the “penny pinching” message I have heard... — read more 

I’ve got a feeling that as AI invoked layoffs pick up, we will see a rise in white collar unions. Anyone here open to starting a trend here?

More and more tenured reps are leaving or being muscled out and what's left behind are new blood reps who don't even know how to hold a conversation on the phone and transfer every call to tier 2 lines. No interest in learning or helping the client... — read more 

Training us up to replace ourselves. It’s happening everywhere. Plan accordingly.

1) Taxes taken out prior to funding the Trump Account (like a Roth IRA). 2) Taxed at regular income rates upon eligible withdrawal by the recipient.

I keep hearing about more layoffs coming. I know it might be nothing, but I'd rather get my resume ready and be smart about things just in case.

I was going through a site which publishes H1B data. By looking at it, it seems plumbers and taxi drivers make more money than H1B workers brought by these Indian companies. They also discriminate against people whom they bring from India versus... — read more 

I hear A layoff is approaching at Phoenix, AZ Peak location. They are cutting costs with tenured employees and hiring unlicensed people to train with no experience.

Do you think there will ever be a change to the current structure where promotion is based on who you know, and not on your performance and accomplishments? Pretty ridiculous to see senior executives that do not have more than a bachelor's degree... — read more 

Hiring someone in India is about 50% of the cost of hiring someone in India. Companies like Google and Meta generate up to 75% of the code with AI. What will be left for humans in the US? Let's say that 50% of the US engineers can be replaced by AI... — read more 

More and more chatter that there will be layoffs in the BOET org. Several executives have already been reassigned to other organizations, and that is usually a tell tale sign that there are big reorgs and reductions on its way. Also, a flurry of... — read more 

I recently lost a lot of respect for my organization. We’re laying people off while also spending what appears to be hundreds of thousands of dollars on culture partners. That makes me wonder: who is responsible for the checks and balances on... — read more 

RTO is absolutely driving me crazy. I'd quit tomorrow if I could afford it, but since I can't now I just keep hoping they lay me off.

I've heard from employees there of pending Layoffs at Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. Especially for the tenured employees to hire new people much less cost.

And why are first line managers Directors? At most other companies Directors at least second line managers.

I was told by someone that I could have the option to retire if I am over 50, if I am laid off. Where in the packet is that offer? Does it vary from state to state?

The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. Charles Schwab ranks #51 overall with an Overall Score of 62.0, placing it 8th out of... — read more 

Me and one other let go today. Chatter of STS layoffs in the area of 10% coming as more transitions to India.

Know of at least 1 person impacted, their manager confirmed it was part of the new quarterly cadence.

Why is that?

Surprise, surprise! The EC goal with this year's annual planning, will be to cut to the bone. The internal transformation is not going fast enough to keep up with competition, so internal development efforts will be severely cut. Why invest in... — read more 

So they tell us to use AI, your review next. Year will be dependent on your AI Adoption. Then when they figure out how expensive it is and they say oh you only get so many tokens now. So what is it. My job depends on AI Adoption or my job depends... — read more 

Hey, guys wondering which orgs should I consider transferring too. I want know which STS are green or red flags. I’m currently an associate engineer with continued meet standards in CET,RWT and I keep getting things blocked due to budget related... — read more 

The company will keep making more money, raising expectations and goals, while my paycheck pretty much stays the same, and benefits get worse.

Heard today that Schwab is going to discontinue hiring in the US and all backfills and future roles will go to GCC. Has anyone else heard this?

Remember that survey we had to fill out? What will be the changes? So many people speculate that Schwab will discontinue the health plan, give people a fixed sum, and let people find their own insurance.

Did the workload go up the last couple of years? Or is it just me getting lazy?

Any insight on what's cooking? Pretty clear that there is no need for Project Managers anymore, and that they are rapidly phased out, together with the Portfolio Manager level of directors. Feels like the operations side will be on the front... — read more 

Looks like a downward trend. How long before leadership is getting culled? Or is miserable results acceptable now?

Anyone know if there will be new layoff rounds in June? Hearing rumors that layoffs could become a quarterly occurrence. Any insight on whether there might be cuts next week, and if they would be concentrated in STS or spread across multiple... — read more 

Informed today that financial planning group of 70-80 tenured professionals or so is going to get cut. When pretty Ricky tells you they won’t cut advice jobs due to AI , do. Not. Listen.

Ineffective. Politics. Curious what your experience is with a 300+ team of HR ‘professionals’? What is it they do, let employees know to complete a survey and attend pro day?