I know not everyone will feel this, but it seems to be a hot topic. Obviously some people are highly compensated, get huge bonuses and plenty for shares.
For most of us that aren’t senior management, highly-compensated salespeople, or software engineers, It seems we are many times worse off than years ago. With the state of the world, a lot of us in average jobs are suffering greatly. It’s all people talk about at work.
I myself was once able to save a good chunk of money a few years ago, even two years ago.
Now I can’t afford clothes and shoes I need. Never anything extra. Debt mounting. Feeling very hopeless.
I know the economy su-ks right now, but I wish Fidelity would pay us more.
When raises are a fraction of inflation and bonuses are small, life feels pointless. PI adding headcount as well.
Add being overworked, given work that belongs to higher salary grades, automation taking lots of the work, less opportunity for overtime, and the like.
It’s hard out here.
Probably going to have to look at some sort of retail job part time and be even more tired.
I wish they would adjust pay ranges for the salary grades. If you’re near the top, you’re screwed.
Not all of us are in entry-level jobs that need to be left ASAP, either. We should be able to live on a full time job’s salary at a huge financial company. Climbing a ladder won’t work for everyone, especially depending on job type, of course.
Just praying for some miracle, extra paycheck this year, etc. Likely? No. Going to keep wishing? Yes.