fidelity treats contractors like second-class citizens. i watched a project manager get ignored during a meeting while everyone else got focused on. the lack of respect is clear, especially when we're doing the same work as full-timers but without any support or recognition. it's frustrating when you realize that the company benefits from this blurred line. contractors are expected to contribute fully but get sidelined in conversations that matter. it's a double standard and it needs to change.