The real clue that you will start to see now that bonus has been paid, are the internal emails about how employees have informed their managers of their intent to retire or pursue outside opportunities. The language is the same, regardless of the... — read more
Will hiring freeze end in May?
I know that was the plan - is that still the case?
How is HR defining “employee care”?
Can they stop creating marketing terms and just do the freaking obvious right thing for employees. Better base salaries, better benefits at less cost to employees. It’s not that hard. Perhaps they should think about it as a volunteer opportunity for... — read more
No More Summer Hours! Per T Katz
Get in the office & be miserable!! That's an order! Oh, also ...we are a great place to work. Look at all of our awards and other fluffy stuff. We dare people to leave, but most don't.
Why do you think there will be layoffs soon?
Some people are convinced that there will be cuts soon. I hope not, but I'm still preparing in case it happens to be true.
Pay Ranges
So does anyone know what the pay ranges are for Grade 12 and 13 in Cary? TIA.
Class action older workers age discrimination
Class action lawsuit older workers age discrimination
It's like they want us to feel miserable
Working in this company has become very tiring and frustrating. Do you too feel that managers are doing everything they can to make you feel miserable and quit?
How to check if any company is going to announce layoff
Check if your company is going to do layoff. I came across this info online, I guess we are still not out of the woods, so thought to share with this group, hope it’s useful. Search Your company HQ state + warn act in google. Ex: “Georgia warn... — read more
Layoffs announcement pending? LTL
Do you think Michel implied a layoff announcement coming this April?
Mar 30 LTL
Discuss
People are tired and overworked
I don’t think they are going to start hiring for open positions like earlier. When the work is getting done with same resources why fill in open positions. Saving the $$$ and more work for existing resources as always Does anyone else share the... — read more
Employee Care
It’s too late, you haven’t cared why start now. It’s more like employees…who cares.
They totally ignore feedback
Someone here made a great point, employee feedback from surveys is not used to improve the company at all. Do they care about what we think and how we see this place, or are they totally uninterested in our opinion?
Hiring Freeze End Date
Does anyone have insight into when the hiring freeze ends? I’ve heard both March 31st and others have told me April 15th Thanks in advance
Rage quit?
So close….. Worse by the minute. Manager useless and has opposing objectives. Exhausting unfulfilling and unrecognized work. Did I mention useless manager other than source of frustration
AVP status here is bloated
AVP status here is bloated and needs a thorough review by upper management during their "expense study". Mine serves no purpose other than being a high priced babysitter we don't need, adds no value, takes up a seat (salary) and by being here... — read more
Employment is like an insurance claim!
At the end of the day of the 93% that only rec'd Successfull and the people that got 0% raise the company will look 3 months from now and see "who quit?" Remember the only way to immediately and guaranteed way to increase profitability is to cut... — read more
Shareholders seeing through the BS
https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/nyse-met-sec-filing-2023-03-10/ Pathstone Family Office decreased holdings by 33.4% Smart move Pathstone. Others expected to follow in droves.
RIS Employee Su----e
Wasn’t there a RIS employee that committed su----e? Then a day after the su----e some Director in a team meeting insensitively asked “who’s doing his work now”? Yeah fact.
US Business Performance Factor
Interesting that Susan P's email says US Business performed at 113.3%, however AVIP statements show 102.1.%. Anyone able to explain?
Closing Bell and the stock is down almost 3
Wonder if the street is seeing the dumpster fires smoldering at 200 Park.
Stock trading low
Any ideas why this would happen?
Interview question
Employer: So tell me why you are looking for a new job? Candidate: I work at MetLife Employer: Say no more. I understand.
Law suit - Express Scripts rebates
Did anybody see this? https://news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/metlife-accused-of-wrongly-pocketing-65-million-in-dr-g-rebates
2023 team goals
It’s always been company goals. Cascaded down to the p-e-ons. Now they are called team goals. They look like job descriptions. Weird. No explanation why it’s different. An explanation would require, ah what’s that word…transparency? Is that the... — read more
2023 Theme: "Twisting the Screws"
discuss.
Hiring Freeze
Michele noted the hiring freeze at yesterday’s LTL for an undetermined amount of time, is this the precursor to layoffs?
Fidelity is hiring
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article272524184.html
LTL - Stock buybacks - What a sh---y answer
I hope you saw the LTL today and Michel's tap dancing about stock buybacks. Not once in his defensive and pandering speech did he mention how Met's buybacks benefited its employees. I wonder why? I also loved the line of "when our investors buy... — read more
"Raising the Bar"
I'm gonna guess meaningful raises isn't part of the bar raising MK is blathering about on LTL.
New CEO
Board will oust CEO. Time for a new top leadership team.
Stuck in the past
Unfortunately, this company can no longer be said to be progressive. Why is that so? Does our leadership think it is too risky if they let go of some outdated models or maybe they didn't even notice how stuck in the past this place is?
Cross training
They are really hitting the cross training hard in US business. This isn’t an opportunity for you to learn, it’s an opportunity for the company to seamlessly put someone else in your place after you are fired. Don’t fool yourself, there’s nothing... — read more
Paycheck to Paycheck
Who else is a Metlife employee living paycheck to paycheck? I’m a single person living in NY metro area and can’t make ends meet! A grade 10 educated professional that struggles every pay check to cover the basics! FFS! Hey Michele if you’re reading... — read more
Y'all see them earnings?
Met missed its EPS estimates by 10 cents. Get ready to get reamed. Don't worry though, we only bought back $3.3 Billion in shares last year! https://ycharts.com/companies/MET/stock_buyback
AVIP
Can we get transparency. How much $ pool is - cascade down. How managers quantify subordinates ratings? There needs total transparency.
What to expect for AVIP?
Now that layoffs are becoming more common in the technology sector, does anyone know what we can expect for AVIP? How confident is everyone about their job security? In GTO it feels like there is a ton of work to be done and not a lot of people to do... — read more
RTO - enforcing it hard!
Heard that they’re tracking it hard this year. Four hour minimum in the office, three days a week. Two warnings and then possible termination.