Is this just lazy journalism and somebody reporting March cuts now or are we going to lose ANOTHER 2,500 employees? Does anybody know what's going on?

I've spent the last few weeks catching up with ex MS colleagues (a few who also has the same experience in the past)...

We've replaced a human being with a capitalist cutthroat. Culture going down the pan Ranks of useless middle management Gorman would be saddened by what is happening

https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/business/wall-street-executives-say-morgan-stanleys-latest-layoffs-caused-by-ai-sources/

First weekend in forever where I'm actually relaxed. Started off feeling awful, then it just lifted. I know the job hunt will be brutal. I've been looking for months with nothing to show. But I've got savings to get by. Right now, I'm choosing to... — read more 

Curious what others are thinking about work arrangements lately, especially after the layoffs. I know the firm prefers having people in the office so there’s more oversight, but as a parent of young kids I’d personally be very open to working from... — read more 

Someone posted this in a different thread, it's worth exposing it here on the main page: In the UK it's a legal requirement to make roles redundant, not people. However there are no formal job roles assigned, and having access immediately revoked... — read more 

Pretty much the title. I know every group has their bad apples but seeing how many employees of other ethnicities (not even talking about white people here) have been disproportionality replaced by those from South Asian countries is absurd. Am I... — read more 

I haven't been here long. Was that always a thing, or is it new?

I just heard somebody say he thinks more notifications will go out today, but I have a feeling he's just being paranoid. It's over, right?

# Morgan Stanley Layoff Report — March 4, 2026 Source: TheLayoff.com | Thread: Morgan Stanley WM/Tech RIF Thread ID: @OP+1kjtkpz73 Views: 8,754 | Replies: 60 | Last Activity: 8 hours ago (as of report generation) ##... — read more 

Some folks I know left stable jobs to come here, thought they were moving up. Less than a year later, laid off. Probably just layoff fodder to even out the demographics. This place ruins lives.

According to this news article for reasons. Yay or Nay? https://dailyvoice.com/md/elkton/morgan-stanley-to-lay-off-thousands-of-employees-here-are-reasons-why/ Shifting Priorities: The bank is reallocating resources to high-growth... — read more 

That would be the only good thing about it.

RIF for WM is confirmed to happen tomorrow.

Usually it’s the one dreadful day where everyone gets laid off on the same day. However this year (at least for my department) I have noticed with the EDs and MDs that they are being let go here and there. Since January we have had about 5 officers... — read more 

I was the author of the maybe layoffs thread last year where everyone mentioned that I was trolling. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jmakfz6x I was impacted, but in good spirits now since it took me a couple of months to find another role. I am giving... — read more 

Just wondering how everyone did with their comps this year?

This is a master thread about Morgan Stanley layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

We went from a place I enjoyed working at to a place I can't wait to leave in just a few years. I'm not sure what caused the complete shift in culture, but it happened and I know I'm far from the only one who noticed this. I don't know many people... — read more 

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Though sporadic layoff may still happen as HR is giving managers a chance to get rid of their eye sores.

Been sending out job apps nonstop, just trying to get out. Around here, you’re treated like you don’t matter and no one’s accountable for anything. Management keeps talking about performance metrics that make zero sense. The place lost its... — read more 

Some of these apps just seem so advanced compared to what we have.

I heard a rumor of layoffs in Nov. Any credibility to the rumors this time or just speculation based on past events?

Rumor has it that the firm is introing Sapience to track employee productivity. Good luck everyone! Time to do even more work for even less pay!

I have a question: how much should one be concerned in a case where a poor 360 review is given? What's the overall impact of the review and does the management take this in any big considerations? Thank you.

There were talks of another round of layoffs after March. Does anyone know if layoffs are still on the table for this year or no?

Perhaps I’m paranoid, but there’s a push to complete ratings and rankings and org charts. May be typical summer fanfare but who knows. Also, some travel has been curtailed.

https://www.thelayoff.com/wells-fargo-and

Hi all, I was under the impression that we’d be able to access our past paystubs via the ADP website after the layoff. However, I just checked and my ADP portal isn’t showing any paystub information yet. Has anyone else experienced this? — read more 

Does anybody even care that we all know how promotions are handed out and that it has nothing to do with merit?

As per the title, I want everyone to enjoy their love ones and prepare for bloodbath next week. Can't say if this is only for New York, but prepare for layoffs either way.

Entire IED trading team annihilated today. Good luck folks

Why are we not backfilling any positions? I don't know how much longer I can keep this up, and I can tell you that this is not what I signed up for. If I pull back and just do what I can in my regular hours, what are the chances I'll be fired? Or put... — read more 

Happened to me a while back, I lawyered up and it was expensive but the best thing I ever did as together we showed how the selection process had been gamed by my manager, presumably an act of self-preservation or a sacrifice to make them look good... — read more 

I like the work, but the environment’s toxic. Too scared to walk away, but staying feels like slow suffocation.