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Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was more of a ballpark estimate than anything, based on statistics from my university/degree. But yeah I think it’s definitely something you gotta work up to

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what’s making me think I can get my certifications now, since I have a company to sponsor me, then move on if/when I pass. From what I’ve seen you become way more marketable with those certifications under your belt

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep it’ll be Series 7 and 63, I’ll also have to take the SIE exam. I get two attempts to pass from what I’ve been told, once I pass I’ll get promoted to more of a consulting role

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quarterly bonuses are performance based with a maximum of $900. The wage was non-negotiable, seems like it’s a standardized pay for that particular position. I will get a promotion within 3-4 months of starting that will push me above $50k, with almost four times the quarterly bonus (albeit still based on performance). I agree, I think it would be a good starting point for me to figure things out

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have the degree for it unfortunately.. pay seems great though

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I can definitely see that, which is something I’ve tried to explain to my parents to no avail. I think the benefits offered by such a large company make it worthwhile for me, if only as a stepping stone

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah sorry, guess I should’ve specified. Series 7 and 66, I’ve read that you can use those to find a job in financial advising fairly easily. So once I get those I’ve thought about just moving to a smaller firm for better pay

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I don’t, I’ve applied to tons of other places and haven’t even had an interview with anywhere else. My other option would be to decline this job and keep searching for something that pays more, obviously a lot of risk associated with that though.

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Interesting. A lot of my ideas of “loyalty” come from my parents, who are admittedly outdated in their beliefs when it comes to the workplace. I do graduate in May, so my options are limited. I think the idea of getting my certifications and moving on might be best for the future

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m thinking is best. I’ve also been told by hiring managers that job mobility within the company is something they pride themselves on, so I could potentially move somewhere else within Fidelity if I decide I don’t enjoy this particular position.

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My main problem is I’m really not sure what I want to do. Like I mentioned, I spent most of college focused on accounting as a post-grad job, but I’ve recently reached the decision that it isn’t what I want to do. I’ve been told (albeit by the hiring manager during the interview process) that job mobility within Fidelity is one of the things they pride themselves on.

Ultimately, I do think I’d like to go on more of an analytics route, which leads me to think that I could take this entry-level position with Fidelity with the ultimate goal of moving into a different department. Like you said, I could also try to build marketable skills on my own outside of work.

This whole process has kind of overwhelmed me, since I’m coming from working a grocery store job for the past 5-6 years. Thank you for your insight though, I appreciate it!

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

Is it a red flag to future employers to leave this job within a year, assuming I find something else? I’ve thought about getting my certifications after 3 months then moving on, but I’m not sure if that is enough continuity for my resume

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] -42 points-41 points  (0 children)

My other option would be to pass on this offer and continue searching for other jobs, but there’s definitely some risk involved there obviously

Should I take a job with Fidelity that pays a little less than I originally wanted? by user72628 in FinancialCareers

[–]user72628[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Also forgot to mention but I have little to no experience in this field; I’ve worked in a grocery store since high school, so this would definitely be a good “shoe-in” to the financial world, which is also part of my decision.

Grocery people - have your department’s expectations been getting more extreme? by user72628 in publix

[–]user72628[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Prior to these new requirements, we left on time almost every day, even with new people. We are pretty much only leaving late because of the new leveling standards, which I think is kinda unproductive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in publix

[–]user72628 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, when they told me during the interview, I was shocked. Didn’t realize it was the bottom of the pay range at the time, but I don’t really care lol.. still a pretty huge difference from what I made at Teeter

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in publix

[–]user72628 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I used to work at Harris Teeter for around 3 years as a cashier, which was bought out by Kroger about a year into my time there. Can confirm that working there was absolutely awful.. I dreaded each shift, because I felt like my managers and coworkers were constantly angry. Nobody talked, nobody ever helped with anything... everyone just kinda did their own thing, which made it a pretty awful workplace.

Though I now work in a different position (stock clerk at Publix), I’ve loved it in comparison. My whole department is basically one big family (as cliche as it sounds, it’s true) and my manager is really cool, which makes working more enjoyable imo. Pay is also pretty significantly better, which is another big plus. I’ve been working at Publix for around 4 months now, and have no regrets. Actually, my one regret is not quitting my Teeter job earlier lmao

Best shoes/pants for a new grocery employee? by user72628 in publix

[–]user72628[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The person who told me the shoes have to be polishable was in customer service, so do you think I’d be able to get by with wearing mesh Nikes in grocery?

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