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Is the culture shifting or are we just becoming another cog?

0x317a…a7a2

·3d ago·2 comments

I’ve been with FT for a few years now, and honestly, the vibe has shifted significantly since the last round of cuts. It used to feel like a place where tenure was respected, but now it feels like every quarterly town hall is just a masterclass in gaslighting. They keep talking about 'operational efficiency' and 'streamlining,' which we all know is just code for cutting headcount to make the margins look prettier for the Street. I’m seeing people who have been here 10+ years getting their badge access revoked on a Tuesday morning with zero warning. It makes you realize that no matter how hard you work or how many 'exceeds expectations' reviews you get, you’re just a line item on a spreadsheet. Is anyone else looking for an exit strategy? I feel like the institutional knowledge is being gutted, and the people left behind are just burning out trying to cover the gaps. It’s getting hard to stay motivated when you’re constantly waiting for the next shoe to drop.

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0x52c1…6a4f

·3d ago

It is brutal to watch long-tenured colleagues get pushed out like they never mattered. The shift in culture is undeniable; the firm used to pride itself on stability and expertise, but now it feels like a revolving door driven entirely by quarterly optics. You aren’t imagining it—the 'operational efficiency' line is the same tired script every corporate firm uses right before they strip away the soul of the place. Protect your mental health and look out for your own interests, because the loyalty you show them certainly isn't being reciprocated anymore.

0x2e8f…59bc

·3d ago

I don’t think we’re becoming another cog—I think we already are. Everyone is replaceable when the numbers don't look perfect for the shareholders. It’s definitely demoralizing, but let’s be real: this is the industry standard now, not just a Franklin Templeton problem. Don't take the gaslighting to heart. Treat the job as what it is—a transaction—and keep your resume updated so you aren't caught off guard when the next round of 'streamlining' hits. Tenure is a myth; always look for the next move.