Thread regarding Fidelity Investments layoffs

Thankful going into the New Year

A lot of folks on here seemingly like to criticize the company at times on various things (even though you'll never agree 100% with everything a company does no matter where you work unless you work for yourself). Truth be told I started in this company almost four years ago, my first job right out of school. I wasn't like some millennials born with a silver spoon, I walked through the front doors to this company with NOTHING to my name except parents who were home sick with $50K between college loans and debt, a bank account with about $200 in it. Basically the lowest point anyone can be financially. All I had was a strong drive eager to succeed and make something of myself so I can one day live an easier life and start my own family. I started from the very bottom here with nothing in a low end position, some of you know this is never a fun position to be in. I've worked very hard these past few years to prove my worth to this firm and my manager, I changed managers twice but luckily have been fortunate enough to now be with a manager who values my contributions to the firm. I worked my way up from the very bottom to get to where I am today, as of this past review cycle thanks to Fidelity, have had the pleasure of being able to officially DOUBLE my salary since I started here in 2018. I still have further goals I am working towards that I hope to obtain within the next few years, and I hope to continue to be fortunate enough to continue growing at this firm. Truth be told, if you work here and you have a good manager the sky is the limit at this firm as long as you stay focused and sharp. If you aren't happy with your manager or your position keep an eye out internally for positions because they can be a game changer. If you don't show up to work focused, and at least somewhat enjoy what you do on a daily basis it's your own fault and no one is forcing you to be here, in this market there are lots of positions available. The only people holding some folks back are themselves.

Just my one cent. Life is what YOU make it. I am thankful I found Fidelity or else I'd be no where. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Post ID: @OP+1etlKBqD

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Enjoy it while you can. Doesn’t last.

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Post ID: @ntrk+1etlKBqD

Can you fix Active Trader Pro, though?

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Post ID: @fxrs+1etlKBqD

Shut up

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Post ID: @8ddz+1etlKBqD

@7lvm+1etlKBqD compound interest, getting in the market full blast when it's all doom and gloom (2009). Besides, this forum is anonymous. Warren Buffett is not wrong. Nuff said.

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Post ID: @8ktr+1etlKBqD

Impossible. I’m calling BS on your little story of rags to riches. Not saying 1 m isn’t possible, but 3 in 15 years? Come on. You said u had no skill at first and just started programming in 2005. Please.

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Post ID: @7lvm+1etlKBqD

Nearly same story as @1qhy+1etlKBqD, I started 15 years ago at 30k as a pension specialist, divorced, renting a room from a roomate and nearly considering living in my truck camper in a storage shed because I had nearly nothing and was having to spend about 600 per month on child care at that time. I got employed at fidelity. I learned to live cheap. I applied for a job in technology as a programmer. I got accepted as a newbie with a lot of effort. I also learned to recognize 'living below your means', and the value of great benefits. yea I'm also a multi-millionare 15 years from that date. All I did was live below my means and learn to work on my own car(s) and keep them forever. That's it. If I get a buyout I'm taking it. I will qualify for that about 3 years from now. 3 millon and counting..... fascinating to go from poor as dirt to 3 million and more in 15 years flat. That's my story

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Post ID: @6nef+1etlKBqD

Hahahahaha! Good one! Oh, to be in your 20's, bright eyed and bushy tailed. If you've been at Fido 30 years, you were here when they were handing out promos and bonuses that are not the same today. I don’t think they offer debentures anymore like they did either. Shame, unless you're a DI.

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Post ID: @3css+1etlKBqD

Wait until u near about 50 years old. Then you’ll see the real Fido buddy! That’s if you don’t fall into those DI categories. If you are in those groups U will be employed for life. If you happen to be born a white male. You are screwed. Good luck.

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Post ID: @1fiu+1etlKBqD

you must not be in software development I gather.

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Post ID: @1ynr+1etlKBqD

Agree and would add to keep bettering yourself. If in sales, get your CFP if tech get certifications. I started at Fidelity almost 30 years ago at the bottom and am now a multi millionaire. Fidelity rewards hard work and with good attitude you will thrive.

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Post ID: @1qhy+1etlKBqD

Right on. I started in a similar position to you, over 25 years ago.

My best advice: I know Money may be tight starting out, but really hammer the 401K. There is no substitute for time. Even starting as an entry level can result in a fat 401K before retirement is even on your mind.

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