$3K mixed reality devices to 1 million consumers. What could possibly go wrong? What's the worst you could imagine?

I think there is some trimming going to happen at Apple. I was doing good at my job, and my manager spoke to me about Performance Improvement Plan (with a timer on my head). I am not sure how many of you folks in Software Tech roles have gone... —  read more 

Discussions ongoing on the severance package.

Just a couple of days after finding out that Google's planning to cut 6% of its workforce, we are hearing similarly gloomy info for Apple employees. AppleInsider reports that Apple has now started to lay off non-seasonal employees in its retail... —  read more 

Apple is the only tech giant that still hasn’t announced layoffs — these charts may explain why Many of the biggest technology companies are laying off staff as fears of a recession rises. But the job cuts come after a few years of voracious... —  read more 

Ill just leave this here https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/13/tech/tim-cook-apple-pay-cut/index.html What difference will his pay cut make for us?

https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/02/america-social-recession-less-friends-s-x-mental-health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VASywEuqFd8

https://www.aol.com/finance/tech-layoffs-uprooting-entire-families-202030889.html

I'm guaranteeing you we're next.

"We live in an economic system that is unsustainable, unjust, and exploitative. While many of us in academia and the thought industry have known this for decades, those with greater wisdom have known for centuries. Techies and disrupters think it can... —  read more 

So classy...https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-china-factory-protests-foxconn-manufacturing-production-supply-chain

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3912939-apple-slips-as-ubs-cuts-iphone-build-estimates-citing-china-disruptions

Is there going to be any reorg or Apple layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Twitter is currently in chaos, and the situation is not ideal at Meta/Facebook either. Is Apple next to announce layoffs?

"...(A)nonymous sources tell Business Insider that Apple has reportedly "paused almost all hiring," potentially through late 2023. The iPhone giant had already slowed hiring, with CEO Tim Cook acknowledging spending and hiring had become more... —  read more 

My brand-new manager from Amazon is the worst. He makes an effort to oversee my work and me. The other day, he proposed that I implement something in a different method, but there was nothing superior about his approach; he simply wanted it... —  read more 

"The result, announced by the National Labor Relations Board on Friday night, suggests that an initial victory by a union at a store in Towson, Md., in June was not an isolated development in an organizing campaign that dates back to last... —  read more 

https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/29/23379613/the-most-expensive-tiktok-youll-see-today

Quick question: why was modem development a big fail? Is it just incompetence or are there other reasons? Thoughts?

https://www.macrumors.com/2022/06/28/apple-5g-modem-failed-qualcomm-remains-supplier/ Apple failed to build a viable modem due to incompetence. Iphone 15 modem will also be fully sourced by Q in 2023. Layoffs are coming! Better leave before they... —  read more 

Superstar employees should be those who are the best at their job and who in many ways are role models for others. However, here I have to put up with a few of them with superstar status who do not deserve that status at all. Are you sick of them... —  read more 

I have never worked in a company where micromanagement lowers company morale and creates a hostile workplace to such an extent. I have the feeling that the manager is watching me 24/7! Is leaving the only solution?

This company would rather layoff people than invest in a safe work environment. Even schools have this equipment nowadays. It exposes their preferences. Either people have to work in an unsafe environment or they will be fired. Shows the worth they... —  read more 

No matter what corporate does, some people will just complain. Let them moan at home. Apple should fire them en masse. Doers will get the job done.

This used to be my dream job but lately this has become a company that constantly puts their employees into a situation they don't want to be in. I started looking for a way out. Apple is rapidly changing, for the worse. Just my opinion.

It's funny how many people here advocate RTO. I spend more on gas, I waste precious time driving, but for me too it's better to be working in the office. The reason: I work less in the office than at home. I was more productive at home, but I... —  read more 

Apple retail employees at the Towson, Maryland store (the unionized location) were given bargaining surveys to fill out late last week. These are to guide the union in how they will negotiate with Apple. So far, no changes at store have been... —  read more 

Apple Reportedly Begins Layoffs as It Prepares for Yet Another Return-to-Office Push Apple reportedly laid off around 100 contract-based recruiters and expects to bring most workers back to offices at least three days per week in... —  read more 

I'm willing to stand my ground on this and continue working from home. There is literally no reason for me to go to the office. I've been doing my job for the past two plus years without any issues and with increased productivity from home. Suddenly... —  read more 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-16/apple-lays-off-recruiters-as-part-of-its-slowdown-in-hiring

See here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/justinmirelez_as-of-right-now-apple-just-terminated-my-activity-6963197486412832768-f1GD?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web

https://www.engadget.com/report-apple-retaliated-against-misconduct-victims-094505393.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/07/18/apple-reportedly-plans-to-slow-hiring-amid-recession-fears/?sh=318465aa717c I understand the need for a hiring freeze, but I also think it's too risky a move as well. Anyone else?

First, there is a slowdown in hiring (already announced). Then it's a hiring freeze in certain departments/groups. Then it's layoffs. Just look at what's been happening with Twitter and Meta, for example. I don't think it'll be as bad, but I do think... —  read more 

What was Doug Field's legacy at Apple?

I have only been here for a little over half a year and I am very disappointed. I didn’t think the atmosphere would be this toxic. My question for long time employees, has there always been a lot of negative energy here?

I joined Apple four years ago and I love my job. That's why I've been so bothered by the rumors going around about massive cuts in case of a recession. Is this likely to happen? Those who were at Apple for the Great Recession, is this what happened... —  read more 

I'm not delighted about hearing Cook say that acquisitions of large companies are not ruled out. Acquiring smaller companies is not an issue since most of the layoffs are on their side, there is very little disruption to the rest of us. With large... —  read more