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State Street - Feeling like a target lately?

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·38d ago·2 comments
Is it just me, or has the atmosphere at State Street become incredibly tense over the past few months? I'm not talking about the usual quarterly stress. It feels more pointed, like there's a specific focus on performance metrics and 'accountability' that's ratcheted up significantly. My team's been under a microscope, and it feels like even minor missteps are being highlighted. I've seen a couple of people let go recently for reasons that seemed... vague? Not the usual PIP situation. Just wondering if others are experiencing this heightened scrutiny. It's making it hard to focus on the actual work when you're constantly worried about your 'performance score'. Anyone have any theories or experiences to share? Trying to understand if this is a company-wide thing or just my specific department.

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·38d ago

Yeah, I've been picking up on a similar vibe. It definitely feels like a shift, and not necessarily for the better. The 'accountability' push is real, and it seems to be creating a lot of anxiety. It's tough when you feel like you're constantly being watched, and the standards feel like they're moving targets. Hope things ease up soon.

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·38d ago

I can relate to what you're saying. There's a definite undercurrent of unease. The increased scrutiny on performance, coupled with those vague departures, has people talking. It’s creating a pretty stressful environment for many, and it's hard to stay focused when you're worried about what might happen next. Definitely not the most comfortable place to be right now.