“At the end of the day there is no ‘ahead’ and ‘behind’ - everybody’s journey is so unique” - Meredith Stoddard
Life Events Experience Lead, Meredith Stoddard, has been with Fidelity Investments for 16 years. This interview focuses on life events (both positive and negative), and how you can equip yourself to handle changes as they arise. One of the most negative life events is being laid off, and Meredith discusses not only how to handle that situation, but how to bounce back from it as well by giving practical interview and preparation advice.
You can go to fidelity.com/lifeevents for more information. Also, Meredith pointed out that Fidelity is hiring, and you can search for employment, here.
SHOW NOTES
- Meredith’s role at Fidelity [00:42]
- Exploring life events [1:55]
- Retirement calculators [3:18]
- Decluttering [5:00]
- Who’s hiring? [8:24]
- Rational human beings making emotionally based decisions [11:04]
- Defining the word ‘functional’ [13:40]
- Short term investing and tacking tactical steps [14:40]
- What happens when you lose your job [17:05]
- The value of side gigs [18:50]
- The emotional aspect of life events [21:56]
- The tactical advice for job interviews [27:57]
- Salary negotiations from a place of desperation [30:58]
- Benefits [31:40]
