Anyone heard that?
Recognition feels random and not really merit based
We have recognition programs, but they don’t seem tied to actual contributions. Some people get highlighted constantly while others doing similar work don’t get mentioned at all. I know I'm not the only one who's noticed the inconsistency. Talk about... — read more
Gloomy outlook
I'm trying to stay positive, but it’s tough to picture things improving in any way without major changes. And I don't think we'll be seeing such changes any time soon, if ever.
FTS, diversify your pipelines!!!
Interviewed four candidates for a contractor position in past two weeks, all the same identity. Is it that no Americans want to contract with Fidelity? Or Fidelity Talent Source (FTS) can't develop a diversified pipeline?
It Is For Real
The Land Of Dots job cartel is for real. I read about it here and elsewhere and thought, Ha, No. I've seen multiple promotions and none of them make any sense. Job Level 7 promotion to Squad Leader. She can't function in Excel, and got promoted... — read more
In the coming weeks…
Dear Mr head of wealth, it’s now been 5 months. What in the actual f are you even doing? Why make an announcement with a timeframe of knowing more just to retract yourself like a turtle? It’s amazing the type of leadership we have here and it’s very... — read more
End is near folks
The era of prosperity is drawing to a close. Our world is entering its final, irreversible decline
Anyone know what contracting agencies Fidelity works with for tech hiring?
Laid off from Fidelity as a SWE in 2024, became a contractor at another company using a contracting agency that works with Fidelity. Wanted to know if there’s a list of contracting agencies Fidelity uses so I can contact them and have more contacting... — read more
Unfair promotion. Teammate who was there longer should have been promoted instead.
Today we found out that a member from my team who has only been on the team for two years will be getting promoted. That person is still very new and has a lot of questions and in my opinion work to do. One of other members on the team who has been... — read more
Making the wrong decision
Fidelity appears to have made a business decision long ago in response to shrinking margins, automation, fee compression, and a more self-directed investor base. The problem isn’t the decision itself. It’s how that decision has been... — read more
April reset ?
Everything ,going to change on April
Internal Mobility
Has anyone had any issues taking a promotion in another dept or location? I want to start looking to make additional income, but I’m worried it will backfire and I will be out a job. Any wisdom is appreciated
why so many Principal Engineers and Directors in Tech?
I joined last year but I see just way too many Principal Engineers and Directors. Like teams of 8 with 3-4 Principal Engineers? I have seen teams of 10 where 5-6 are Principal Engineers!!! Also, teams with multiple Directors. Is there any promotion... — read more
Are there any remote roles left?
Looks like Fidelity still offers remote jobs?
Sr Leader Vegas offsite
All Sr Leader in Vegas offsite this week whats happening? Big decisions?
Pay range question
Anyone know how to find salary ranges for specific roles here? And does location change the number? Thanks.
Fear wears off
I'm fed up of management through fear. You can scare people into doing two or three jobs for the price of one for a while, but not forever. Eventually we just stop giving a damn and go back to doing just our original job. I 'm at the point where I... — read more
Flash calls
I guess in one and half or so, we will know our fate. Woke up to flash call scheduled on my calendar for 9:45 AM. GCL has been posting in group to "make every effort to attend
The system they built
Let me explain how it works here. First, actual performance is irrelevant. The people who work the hardest and produce the most are seen as threats, so they get cut, while the mediocre ones who keep their heads down and do not rock the boat stay... — read more
Ent Tech layoffs
At least 4 director level employees in FAE let go as of today. One-and-done cut or are they going to drag it out over the week?
Classic corporate cuts strategy
Whenever there are talks about cuts, it's always the exceptional performer, the ones who delivered at critical times are on the chopping block instead of the ones coasting breezily. The reason??? Majority of slackers (you know who you are) won't be... — read more
Nobody is happy here
Everyone I know is burned out. This place isn't what it was ten years ago. We'd all leave if we could but nobody's hiring. I've got a masters and 50+ applications out there. Not one response. The constant threats and fear have drained me completely.
Why won't they just tell us what to expect?
Even a rough idea would help. Everyone around me is guessing, nobody has a clue, and the anxiety is through the roof. I can't focus at all.
Hard work doesn't matter here
You can work nights and weekends and they'll still blame you for the next tiny thing. The worst people sit right next to you, take credit and disappear when there's a problem. I'm completely finished with it.
Why Our 6‑Month Schedule Is So Confusing
We get a schedule every six months but nobody ever says it’s set in stone, so the bosses can change stuff whenever they feel like it. That makes it really hard to know what to work on or even plan anything outside of work. The “perks” and rules keep... — read more
Corporate Layoffs 3/10?
Is it March 10th? Are we really doing this again with the whole "second Tuesday of the month" purge timeline? We literally just went through this in 2024.
Honest question- at this point are the benefits worth the lower pay?
Especially since they cut the perks at work :(
Well if March 13th happens can we make a list
Topping the list: not turning off your audible notification for Teams messages. Or letting them pop up during zoom calls.
Re-Org changes
So I am hearing tech leadership is moving up the ladder ?
Any word on who may be affected?
There’s a lot of rumors, and we are all worried. If anyone has information, please share.
Internal mobility
We are wrapping a big initiative and will be soon in enhancement mode. And I'm not in same location as my manager and noticed we hired someone from other team who is in same location as bulk of the team. While I feel this new person has a lot to... — read more
A REAL message to Abby from Gen Z
This isn’t to be negative or to drag Fidelity Abby or the company as a whole. As a younger employee I certainly didn’t get to enjoy the Ned times, by the time I joined the green line was fading away as the main marketing tactic. Nonetheless... — read more
Give me the pros and cons of each BU
Hi. I’m a Fidelity alumni, trying to help another Fidelity alumni get back in Fidelity. This person is a software engineer who left on their own free will and on good terms some time ago, and is open to returning to the company as a software... — read more
Message to Abbey
The asset management industry is changing rapidly, and staying ahead requires more than incremental adjustments. One area that deserves close attention is the layer of middle management. Many of the managers responsible for executing strategy appear... — read more
Still need to clean up management
It’s been a year since DEI stopped (not taking about race, I’m talking about people who are unqualified and will not put in extra effort to be good at their jobs). Fidelity put us in this position because they promoted the least qualified people for... — read more
Layoff rumors break hearts
There aren’t going to be layoffs, that would actually solve a problem. Fidelity will not do that.
Is it March 10th?
The ever moving second Tuesday of the month timeline to get rid of associates? Back in 2024, we survived the axe which happened on second Tuesday of March. Water cooler chat is also buzzing with Friday the 13th March horror. As always brokerage... — read more
When did it happen?
When did every week become potential-layoffs week? And why are we okay with it? Why are we just accepting it?