Topics regarding layoffs at American Electric Power Co. Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at American Electric Power Co. Inc.

Overtime is really wearing me down

The main issue is that my manager takes a super laid-back approach to the workflow, as if our time just belongs to him. And no one’s going to push back, because we all want to keep our jobs. On top of that, it’s especially frustrating because we... — read more 

Don't trust management

What I learned, don't trust managers, period. They are either kept in the dark as well or they are in on whatever is coming down the pipe in front of the fan. Do your job as best as you can. When management tells you something, think of the worse... — read more 

Age discrimination is real

I’ve watched far too many older coworkers (people with decades of experience) get shown the door during reorganizations, only to be replaced with younger, cheaper hires. The age discrimination isn’t always blatant, but it’s absolutely real. Severance... — read more 

Advice from someone who left - take it or leave it

Since I’ve moved on from AEP, I figured I’d drop some thoughts for anyone in management who actually wants to fix what’s broken. First off, rethink your pay structure. People aren’t going to stick around for below-market salaries while being... — read more 

Carl Icahn

I’m ready to strike. It’s obvious what Carl Icahn is up to. That 89-year-old belongs in prison or the graveyard. Does he not know that he can’t take it with him?

Why is everything a secret around here?

I’m 28, not new to the workforce, and I’m seriously wondering if this place has ever heard of communication. It's so normal for changes to just drop out of nowhere without a heads-up or context. Just a random email that leaves everyone (or at least... — read more 

Where do you even look for another job?

I’ve been at this job for over five years, and it feels like I’m just spinning my wheels. I’ve never felt so unappreciated and overworked. I’ve been trying for months to find something else, and nothing’s come through. At this point, I’d take almost... — read more 

Stay bonuses

Are stay bonuses real or just a myth? I’ve seen a few people mention them in other threads, but I’ve never actually met anyone who got one. If they are real, I’d be seriously pi---d. It just proves how little this company values most of its employees... — read more 

Got a raise. Still leaving.

I was lucky enough to get one of the raises. Big one, actually. Based on my PMR, they said. But even that’s not enough to make me stay. The instability, the toxicity, and the erosion of any kind of long-term vision...it’s exhausting. I’d rather take... — read more 

I wish AEP would stop rewarding incompetence

It’s frustrating to watch those who don’t deliver get rewarded, while the ones who actually carry the team are buried under extra responsibilities. Instead of fair recognition, it feels like promotions come down to who’s in the boss’s inner circle... — read more 

RTO and no raise?

Cool, I’m about to quiet quit. From now on, they get the bare minimum. Just what I’m paid for, nothing more. No extra effort, no working late, no going above and beyond. This company’s about to get exactly what it deserves.

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This won’t be anywhere near solved on June 2nd

Many employees will not return to the office but will continue to work from home, and just wait to see what happens. Some will try “coffee badging” or barely coming in, and There will be a flood of new doctor’s notes looking for medical... — read more 

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Meeting 3/20 2pm

All IT invited. No agenda More than likely org or work location policy changes?

Any truth to this?

Big changes coming this fall, to be announced by June if not before. >Many divisions and locations to be sold and many departments left to be eliminated or outsourced. Posted originally here @1t4b+1qB6FXi3

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Time to find the escape chute

RTO, 5 days per week? What an original idea, Bill! People work at AEP because the culture is relaxed, not for the pay, benefits, or office setting. You're going to find out the hard way that talented people will leave when you squeeze them.

Upcoming Layoffs in 2025

Has anyone heard anything about any upcoming layoffs in 2025? I did hear that they sent out an email to all supervisors and above how to handle resignations - so instead of a layoff, they may be trying to force a mass resignation/exodus from the... — read more 

Any rumors about layoffs?

There’s been a talk a while back about possible layoffs in autumn. Haven’t heard much in a while. Anything new on that front? We all know that the latest batch of 1500 in summer can’t be the last in this year.

They should have asked for volunteers

I think a lot of people were disappointed with the company and how they handled it. There is so much I'll will towards the company internally it's unreal. I have never seen it this bad. They would have been better off doing mandatory cuts in the... — read more 

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Activist Investors on AEP’s Board

For those of you who don’t follow finance, famous activist investor, Carl Icahn, gained representation on AEP’s board yesterday. It likely doesn’t mean anything good. Icahn became famous by acquiring enough shares of a company to be a threat, and... — read more 

Don't blame IT for antique software

“Don't blame IT for antique software. If it was up to us, we would have replaced the software years ago. The BUs have to pony up the money to replace those systems, not IT. We're stuck supporting 8 but software that some BU says they can't live... — read more 

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No transparency

Can somebody please explain to me why there is such sparse communication from those in charge? Why are we being kept in the dark about things until the last possible moment? Who does that benefit? It certainly doesn't benefit us, because it ruins... — read more 

Forced Retirements

Anyone else noticing the trend on leaders who have been eligible to retire for awhile suddenly retiring this month, or announcing their retirement later in the quarter?

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AEP Jan 2024 layoffs - media coverage

American Electric Power is laying off 270 workers, including 170 in Ohio, the Columbus-based power company said Thursday. The affected workers are scattered among multiple operations in AEP's 11-state territory that stretches from Michigan to... — read more 

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