I am really curious to know whats the formula used for selecting the individuals for lay off.... I don't this it includes the hard work I did, the time I spent to meet deadlines, and did everything that was asked or expected from me even went... —  read more 

Let’s get some good old Bose “essence and values” to show us to the door today! Are ya with me?! Send me my email announcement, baby!!!

From a logistical point of view, can MIT sell Bose, even if doesn't have any seats on the board? Typically, a struggling company either files for Chapter 7 or 11, or find a buyer for more investment right? What can Bose do, if it continues to lose... —  read more 

October 21 2020 is the D-Day. Stay tuned. Affected employees will get email on October 20, 2020 from their Manager and HR for a meeting on October 21st

It's not the best job but it's not the worst one either and considering the state of the economy... I'm genuinely curious, why are so many people quitting? Are there better jobs out there available? I highly doubt it, but that seems to be the only... —  read more 

Market conditions cause challenges. And, you know, the axe could fall on my tenure. Have faith. I believe the company will do the best that it can to keep everyone it can. And, on the up side, I have a massive number of job inquiries from... —  read more 

This week? Next week? Days?

Is there anything behind the rumor that the Stow property is slated for sale?

Not sure if layoffs are happening this or week but it’a sure to be tense until week the day it happens.

I was impacted last October 2019, guys and gals wish you good luck if you are impacted now or survived. Go and market yourself. It took me a while to get back to the workforce, but you too will get to work. Hang in there and look out for... —  read more 

told to stand by for coming impact in CED, PRO, MGSC

This is old news by now. Every single employee should already be hunting for a new job. This company is determined to outsource what can be outsourced and replace everybody else with younger and cheaper employees. Staying here just means waiting for... —  read more 

Has anyone else heard this?

Get the announcement?

Bose has started paying retention bonus to "key" employees. If you are still at Bose and haven't been payed retention bonus, you might be next to go.

I was let go in 2018 after 20+ years. I keep up with some former co-workers, most who were let go but had under 10 years in. They told me they had received letters about taking a lump sum in their pension and all of them had done it. I did not... —  read more 

Just heard from a former co-worker who has a relative still working at Mass. Our old department is completely gone from management down. I joined in 1995 and have watched what was once a great company slowly dissolve. Sadly the glory days are... —  read more 

Rumors of reorgs, guess it’s to be expected after so many teams were left decimated. Meetings are already being scheduled for next week. I am bracing for the next shoe to fall. What a way to live!

Get your resume and skill set in order. I'm a software engineer with 30+ years behind me, and I always was working on cutting edge/current technologies - but still 30 years from college meant a lot of my algorithms - 'computer science' knowledge was... —  read more 

I was laid off two years ago due to the truck seating program being shut down/ sold off. At 15 years tenure I’m eligible for a pension. However, given the current problems, will the pension plan survive? Any thoughts? Interestingly, as a side... —  read more 

The company has gone from bad to worse and most of the people I liked that made this place bearable are now gone. I'll have to stick it out until I can find a new job, but as soon as I do I'm out of here. At my age it won't be easy, but I believe... —  read more 

Nobody is safe at Bose, everybody should know that by now. There is no end in sight to these layoffs and there'll be very few left standing once it's all done. Right now, there are still available jobs since a lot of people are milking the extra... —  read more 

Joined in 1996 and was so glad to be part of a company with a well known name. I met Dr. Bose several times in the cafeteria and got to see him speak many times. He was a true visionary and loved his employees, he just wanted everyone to have a... —  read more 

even if you're a great worker, even if you've never had a complaint filed against you, if your manager doesn't like you you can consider yourself gone. merit plays no role at bose, and everybody who's considering this place for employment should know... —  read more 

Any ideas on how many people have been laid off so far? And how many are still left to go?

Anybody know?

Best wishes for all impacted.

Lost two coworkers today so far...

People have been mentioning Thursday as possible D-day, do we know if this is true?

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/15Bp7pds or click "Sonos" in the list near the top of the Bose Layoffs page

Would be even more interesting if this website was shared with all at the company.

I got let go 2 years ago after 25 years with the company. I was told my position was "no longer needed" even though they wound up hiring two people to do my job. I had great reviews, never had a single incident involving HR and no blemishes on my... —  read more 

ASD is being done today CED on Wednesday DO on Thursday 30% reductions

If something is happening this week, it’s hard to tell.

I left Bose last year and while I know this is scary for a lot of people I couldn’t be happier with my new role and company. I’m with a much larger company that doesn’t go through seasonal layoffs like Bose. Very safe. I wanted to add some... —  read more 

"The week" is here. Encouraging us all to take ownership of our energies, our emotions, our engagements, our situations and ultimately, our futures in a positive direction. Starting today. There is a bright future beyond Bose. Seek it! Embrace it!... —  read more 

This is going to be a strange and startling ending to a career. Most left the office to work from home in a hurry, leaving behind personal belongings and much more. How will we have closure, it’s hard to fathom. The Bose culture and pride had been a... —  read more 

What are the chances the company will use the pandemic as an excuse to not provide severance packages in the coming layoffs round? I know they said they would, but they might change their mind. It's not as if severance is required by law, and they... —  read more