VP of diversity - whatever the phock that means - nothing to do with making great products and hiring the best of course...just feel good woke B.S to fatten the pockets of the new snowflake ceo.

While nearly all other major players in the tech space have put out a statement on how they plan to support their employees with Roe v Wade being overturned, Bose has stayed silent. Sad to say that I am not shocked considering they refuse to match... —  read more 

I’ll always look back with fond memories of the years I worked at Bose, especially those early days before plant closings and layoffs.. In spite of all the negativity and talk of sinking ships, nothing compares. I even still have an old jelly jar... —  read more 

I know these are some bad times for the company and even more for the employees, but I have been here for a long time and I know that things always settle down and improve to a certain degree. I figure the easiest thing at this point is to leave, as... —  read more 

Dropped the ball on Pro. One of the oldest product divisions, and together with ASD, one of the divisions that has historically bailed the company out in years when home entertainment, headsets, and other divisions lost. Selling off Pro is huge. Pro... —  read more 

I understand that there is fear and a lot of dilemmas, but maybe now is a good period of time to leave the company. I did exactly that at the beginning of the year and I’m already a couple of months into a new job. Why do so many obviously unhappy... —  read more 

Is Maresca still chairman of the board? If so, why? Hasn't he done enough damage already? Repeatedly pushing for unrealistic growth, leading to big layoffs. After one time, he should have reconsidered the growth fantasy. Second time, he should have... —  read more 

So, as the dust clears, how many laid-off employees? How many employees are left?

Frankly assumed this was shut down after the abject failure of Bose AR, which was the stated basis for Bose Ventures - https://www.finsmes.com/2018/03/bose-launches-bose-ventures-to-invest-up-to-50m.html. Looking further online, it appears Ventures... —  read more 

After the company shuts down for good, what are the chances of the pension fund remaining strong enough to service all pension commitments?

Nobody is safe at Bose anymore. Over the last several years I have seen people let go who I would never in a million years expect to see being shown the door. Good people who have been with the company for many years. Some of the hardest working... —  read more 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/05/03/business/layoffs-hit-bose-company-focuses-its-most-popular-products/ Evolving comment section interesting too

Based on the people they let go, especially in technology leadership, it’s clear that “better sound (products) though research,” still etched in the CC entry hall is all but a distant memory. Drastic times require drastic steps, but without a... —  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 

Morale is down Very heavy workload with recent layoff. 3. No career growth at all 4. Poor management Have lost the sense of belonging to Bose and sadly work... —  read more 

When you stop innovating and rely on your name and past glory to carry you forward, you can't be surprised when the results are disappointing. This will continue to happen as long as we have management that thinks that innovation is too expensive and... —  read more 

This is going to suck this time here at Bose. I have been at this company for almost 22 years and this it the worst I have ever seen it. I think the company is so miss guided in its direction and its values, and the company encourages growth and at... —  read more 

Management Office politics Toxic work culture Nepotism Cronyism No clear path to career progression New hires who have no idea what they're doing No transparency The list goes on and on. Now that I think about it, it'd be... —  read more 

So who's buying the Professional Products Division?

The harder we work the more they abuse us and take advantage of us. No matter how hard we work and how much we do, we're always expected to do more. When will it be enough? I think most of us are on the verge of complete burnout. I know I'm not the... —  read more 

Heard this from some bose guys. Another round in July. Good Luck to the remaining ones in bose.

Hello Folks. Finally decided to leave Bose to Apple. Will be joining their wearables division. Seeing Bose selling Military and Pro divisions that generated profit, that's not a good sign. So better to leave Bose at this point. Best of luck guys on... —  read more 

Do you think we'll bounce back?

Bose became a very depressing place. It's unbearable to be in any Bose Building these days. The memories of how it used to be in past; that’s all that is left when you are inside R&D. I am sure there are more layoffs coming and a lot of people will... —  read more 

the title says it all

Some people here are so negative, it's like you want Bose to fail. What would that achieve other than all of us - including you - losing our jobs? If you look around, you might see that things are not as bad as they seem. There has been no... —  read more 

How did merit increases and bonuses look for FY2021?

I can deal with layoffs. They happen. I don't think any company with a sizable workforce can completely escape layoffs. What I can't deal with is the uncertainty that follows. The fear of more to come since we are rarely told anything is omnipresent... —  read more 

hi all. what do you think about the new partnerships that our ceo mentioned today? are we seeing light at the end of the tunnel?

I was one of the folks who got affected last week and I applied to lots of companies the day I came to know that I am let go. Today, got positive feedback from a company that I attended interviews last week. Working on the final number now. Bose is... —  read more 

With the shutdown of health and more, rumor has it Boston Landing to close, take the lumps on the lease, and save money?

The layoffs are inevitable when Bose decided to stop supplying resellers that had been selling Bose products for decades. They dropped almost all independent resellers, even ones that did millions in revenue. Cutting revenue streams like that is a... —  read more 

I don't think the upper management has really thought this through. Think about it, they've decided on major layoffs when every company is having trouble hiring. This is good for us since those affected will have no problems finding new jobs, but... —  read more 

I don't care about waiting for severance and similar cr-p. I don't want to end up without a job and with no viable option right then and there. No severance is worth that. It's always easier to find a job when you already have one and it certainly... —  read more 

How many are going to be laid off total, which departments have been and are yet to be hit, when will it be over (somebody mentioned Thursday but I've also heard that it might spill into next week)? I hate how little transparency there is from Bose... —  read more 

Employees who are respected and treated like they make a difference will go out of their way to truly make a difference. Employees who are treated badly and like they're nothing but a cost will not try half as hard. The better you treat us, the... —  read more 

Anyone knows what percentage it would be?

I saw the writing on the wall and left Bose a few years ago. It was the right move for me - better company, large increase in compensation, endless growth opportunities, etc (not even comparable to what Bose offers). I know of a handful of very... —  read more