Thread regarding Fidelity National Information Services Inc. layoffs

@OP The truth is, this manager is already getting their karma back by being RIF’d. There’s no point in trying to escalate it up the hierarchy—skipping levels rarely works. Even when leadership knows what’s wrong, they often don’t act and lack intent. Just look at SF and her leadership: everyone sees the issues, but nothing changes. Protecting your own peace of mind is more important than exposing flaws in a chain that won’t fix itself.

For the benefit of others, here are some signs to watch for in a manager’s behavior that quietly undermines growth:
They give you just enough info to execute, never enough to lead
Praise comes privately, but rarely publicly
They interrupt more when senior leadership is around
Growth conversations keep getting postponed
They compare you to weaker performers to anchor you down
They highlight “teamwork” when you outperform individually
Approvals are delayed just enough to slow momentum
Wins are attributed to “team effort,” losses pinned on you
They avoid advocating for you in rooms you’re not in
They correct your tone more than your work
They test you more than they trust you
They keep you busy with hygiene projects instead of impactful work
You feel you must downplay intelligence to stay likable
They hold a straight face when others praise you
Feedback is vague so you can’t fully optimize
They create urgency for tasks that don’t move your career forward
They delay access to tools, people, or info that accelerates growth

Recognizing these patterns early helps you protect your own career path. Sometimes the best move is to step back, let karma do its work and focus on your own peace.

If the manager is terrible, thank them for the learning opportunity they have provided.
They have taught you an important lesson: if you need to make a similar decision to theirs in the future, just think ‘what would that bad manager do?’ - and then do the exact opposite.

@h4 and the layoff.com is the proper way to consult? Internet forums in general? Sorry to burst your bubble, but you will get a lot of useless advice as this place is very toxic and in this situation you need to get out of that mode.

@cn they are linked or don't you understand that? Employees need advice/support about complicated emotional decisions in the wake of lay offs.

@bn I just got one. First in my entire career where I’ve had a solid manager. What su-ks is that I won’t know how short lived it is. Absorbing what I can now, building the professional relationship, and frowning every time I send out another application because I know how rare good managers are.

@bn my manager is great! Old school TSYS tho

@OP it sounds like you are an id--t, you’re anonymously telling anonymous people that you think your anonymous manager is useless, why?
The man has lost his job, possibly becuase he was useless, why would you need to the executive team and why would they want to know?

Is this Dear Abby or a layoff site? I’m missing the difference.

Be the better person

They're all useless. I haven't seen a single useful manager yet from the top down yet. No reason to burn bridges and unless you're trying to take over that position then let it go. And even if you are, there are more tactful ways to do so.

This is a silly suggestion, but it’s honestly worked for me: imagine them sh—ting their pants in front of everyone

It makes me laugh every time and I feel great after

That person is already going, it's just time waste , Be HAPPY that you need not deal with him anymore.

I understand the temptation, but I also recommend writing it out and burning it.

Keep reminding yourself they’ll be gone soon

Don't burn bridges! Instead, write down all you want to say on a piece of paper, then destroy the paper. You will feel better and no harm is done.

@OP what are you going to tell him? He is already leaving, You just never know who things will turn out. Perhaps that is why he is leaving, the executive team already knows. It's possible that you would do yourself more harm than good. If your entire goal is to make yourself feel better, you may want to reconsider. That isn't the best business motive to enhance your own career.

I don't see what that accomplishes beyond burning bridges and making yourself more visible/vulnerable to the people above him.

You could be next.