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Morgan Stanley: Performance Review Season - What's the Vibe?

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·28d ago·1 comments
Performance review season is upon us, and I'm trying to read the tea leaves at MS. Usually, there's a general sense of optimism or at least neutrality, but lately, it feels a bit more tense. I've heard whispers about 'cost-saving measures' and 'strategic realignments,' which never sound great. Anyone else feeling this? Is it just the usual end-of-year pressure, or is there something more significant brewing? I'm wondering if this will translate into fewer bonuses, forced rankings, or even potential cuts down the line. My direct manager is being pretty tight-lipped, which isn't helping. Any insights from other divisions would be appreciated.

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·28d ago

Definitely feeling the shift too. The 'strategic realignments' talk is especially concerning. It feels like more than just standard end-of-year jitters. Trying to stay positive, but the whispers about cost-saving make it hard not to worry about what that means for bonuses and overall compensation. Hope it's just noise, but it's hard to shake the feeling that things are tighter this year than usual. Curious to hear what others are hearing or observing internally.