Wanted to share some pieces that drove me to leave Fidelity right after the completion of onboarding (brokerage phones). Felt bad dipping after training, but trying to work it out between HR, leader, etc felt like there was no flexibility and every avenue had some administrative roadblock. Came in with 4 YOE in case management, emergency management, and Salesforce admin. So this role felt like a step back, but with good potential to move up.
Placed with my 4th choice in the shift bid. Disclosed on the form for bidding that I cannot drive (medically; seizures) and indicated that the top 3 shifts selected would all be compatible with public transit. Leading up, I connected with my leader, peers who take public transit, and everyone assured me that flexibility would likely be a non-issue. Day of when submission is due messaging changed pretty abruptly to "Don't put ANYTHING in the notes section unless you specifically have an HR accommodation on file. If you do it will not be considered at all." leader running the meeting made some (I felt) innapropriate comments such as "I've seen some pretty stupid reasons listed, like 'late night hours aren't compatible with my lifestyle'-- if you write this, it will be laughed at and disregarded."
Not to seem soft, but that remark from a manager struck me as unprofessional and unempathetic. Also set a precedent for me that I now felt unsure if indicating the need for certain hours would harm my career. This need wasn't disclosed to HR previously, and I had no accommodations. Shift bid options were a (somewhat) surprise. Don't have a doctor in the area yet. Didn't anticipate needing an official accommodation to have a shot at a compatible shift with a 3/5 chance. Ultimately was hired for an 8-5 job with "the option of having a different schedule" so I didn't anticipate this being a problem.
Fast forward, I get my 4/5 choice. I am the only team member (team of 25) who did not place in their top 2. Can't help but feel that disclosing my need for flexibility contributed, even if a little paranoid. Hours are completely incompatible with transit; was looking at 200 USD on uber / in office week. My leader at the time spoke with their manager, who basically said "official HR accommodation is the only avenue to change hours"
Went on unpaid medical leave to deal with doctors. Sedgewick has been a headache. Confirmed I still can't drive. HR accommodations approved me to WFH; 'still reviewing' whether a schedule change is feasible. Been interviewing for other jobs in the meantime and am putting in notice, because the general indication I've gotten is that my accommodation for schedule change will be politely declined. Connected with some associates who sought out official accommodations for the same reason and they let me know, from their experience, they felt it pretty unlikely a change in schedule would be provided.
Su-ks. I understand there's a business need for certain hours. Wish there was a better way. Wish this process went differently because I enjoyed the role and my colleagues but ultimately felt managed-out.