Pay close attention to the series. Actually really interesting.

I worked very hard to be promoted and I finally got the promotion. But now, when I compare how my much responsibilities have grown and how much of a salary increase I received, I wonder if it was all worth the effort. Anyone else dissatisfied after... — read more 

Five days a month, minimal raises, low pay, bloated company, internal fighting, and some future announcements. Start applying, there’s a reason why there’s so many overworked managers. I can’t say too much but I’ll answer questions that are public... — read more 

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I’ve been here since the start of covid in the Spring of 2020. It feels to me like there are a lot of politics with this company. How do I get ahead if my manager is mediocre and doesn’t like me? What can I do? It’s even more difficult because I... — read more 

Did everyone get a COLA increase this year? If so, why it wasn’t communicated as such?

Is there still a finra rule that requires licensed reps to be in the office 50% of the time? Or was that BS? My manager is telling me we are going to most likely be allowed to work from home 1 day a week moving forward. Anyone else hear anything... — read more 

Odds on VBO in 2023? Seems like alot are ready and wont leave without the incentive

It's already been mentioned in the last Roger meeting that the plan is to ramp up to two connect weeks so brace yourselves!

New ish to the firm, just had my first year-end pay discussion. Talked about the bonus which I expected to discuss with how much they drive it home, what during my interviews and onboarding and even lately during YE performance reviews. What I did... — read more 

And now, our $10 of dining credit goes away. Really nailing the re-entry program. Are they going to start charging for parking next? Pay toilets?

The more I work, the more work they add to my plate. Expectations from employees are very unrealistic and there is too much stress. What frustrates me the most is that bosses try to minimize employees' efforts and devalue them. It surprises me that... — read more 

Well if you were to get a promotion now, your manager can't tell you yet. They probably don't have it confirmed anyway. And..now is not the time to confront at your manager. The time to lay the groundwork is April-Sep. I am sure it felt great ... — read more 

We got one the last couple years. Hope to get one again as times are tough and I am getting fed at the soup kitchen.

I've been here long enough to notice that those who are good at their jobs and who work very hard often don't get promoted, not even those who have superb interpersonal skills. This way Fido sends message that being good at what you do is not... — read more 

So do you all the managers sit around a table and literally rank people? any insight into how this process works?

"Fidelity Investments reported on Thursday that its average 401(k) balance stood at $97,200 at the end of the third quarter, down from $103,800 in June and $126,100 one year... — read more 

I know Abby said something about upping the connect week requirement to 5 days (from 3) starting next year. Why hasn't the company addressed this in any other communications or updated the policy page? This is a non-trivial change and people will... — read more 

I work at the phone site and I moved 2 hours away from the office when covid hit. I’m worried about having to go in to the office everyday instead of being able to WFH. Any chance there are layoffs coming or I can choose to be laid off instead of... — read more 

I have a friend I trust a lot who is very high up in the ranks of fidelity. She told me there is no year end bonus or profit sharing plan for this year. What have you heard?

What's wrong with these people? Releasing too much air at a higher temperature!

Everything Fidelity does is cookie cutter. The financial advice, the financial plans and products, the bs lip service from mediocre managers. The only good thing about that place is the profit sharing plan and 401k match. Btw they are getting sued... — read more 

Why is she forcing us back into office during soaring inflation especially with regard to fuel costs? Even typically greedy Jeff Bezos at Amazon has said WFH will be permanent for foreseeable future. Yuck.

Of course there is life outside Fido, but is it really true that the grass is so much greener there than it is here? I have friends in some competing companies who also tell me about the toxic atmosphere, treating employees as numbers and... — read more 

I don't know any other way for employees to try to keep their job, except to give their best, add value and be maximally engaged. However, we all know that this does not mean anything at Fido anymore, because even the best ones who we thought would... — read more 

We have seen a significant correction in the market and we are headed deeper into a recession. That being said, where does Abby now stand with woke work politics? Is there still an emphasis on hiring minorities and women over more qualified... — read more 

Management needs to wake up and realize that we are not interested in long expensive commutes to find an empty office. Actually it’s depressing walking into an empty office and feeling like you have wasted your time and money commuting to the office... — read more 

If the market does not come back fast the opposite is going to happen - RIF. I fear this happening, although I hope we avoid RIFs.

This has become unbearable. When will our superiors learn when enough is enough? They are overwhelming employees with so much work, my colleagues are starting to accept lower paying jobs just because they can't stand such pace of work anymore.

or if it's not, what's the lowest you've heard someone get?

Don’t think I can wait for another VBO. I’m crazy for not taking it last year. Meeting with HR to talk discuss retirement. Does anyone know if retirees get any payout other than bonus and pro-rates shares. Someone mentioned a retirement payout, but I... — read more 

I feel pressured to contribute to the PAC even though I don't agree with the majority of the politicians that Fidelity supports. I would rather see Fidelity drop the PAC like Schwab did. https://www.aboutschwab.com/schwab-to-discontinue-its-PAC

Let’s face it, the work ethic has changed with younger generation coming into the workforce (rightfully so). Us older workers really should not try to pick up the slack and add to our stress level. I recommend we start “quiet quitting” to reduce our... — read more