https://www.statista.com/statistics/801187/cengage-net-income-quarterly/ Wow, how does the business even stay afloat at this point?
More restructuring today
This time QA got nailed. Literally torpedoed your online learning cash cows because you want to save a few dollars laying off the already under payed QA roles. Surprised, but glad ill be finding a job that doesnt F**k their employees
It’s sad how much Cengage has changed for the worse
This happens with all companies where leadership does not have a strong vision and a good plan for the future. Still, at one time I couldn't even think that the company would become what it is today. Rock bottom doesn't seem far away anymore, does... — read more
Mixed feelings
On the one hand, I am very anxious when I think of layoffs, because I am not very prepared in case I lose my job. On the other hand, I'm so tired of this company, the amount of work I do and the atmosphere in general that I even think layoff would... — read more
Layoffs in Inside Sales?
There are rumors circulating of cuts to the inside sales positions in Northern Kentucky. Does anyone know if this is true? What should I do? The timing is not great.
Toxic and rude management
They manage through intimidation and that seems to be the only thing they know how to do. A bunch of good-for-nothing incompetent as-----s who try to hide their lack of knowledge by taking credit for other people's work and threatening anybody who... — read more
How many reorganizations do we need?
There seems to be a never-ending line of reorganizations with each one achieving even less than the previous one. I'd like to know why are they necessary? What's their ultimate goal? Why can't we go a full year without either a company-wide or a... — read more
Password Sharing
The company needs to get aggressive about password sharing.
Being recruited by Bluum.
Is it worth leaving cengage?
Hey what happened to the soup guy
does he still slurp soup
Transforming education!!!!
How does it feel to be a transformer??
3-4% cost of living increases
Leadership just announced 3-4% cost of living increases. Per CPI, inflation is 8% YoY. Sounds like we're all getting effective pay cuts this year. Demand the pay you're worth, or find it elsewhere.
April 1 is my final day here
I'm leaving for a position that pays about 10 percent less and I don't mind one bit. This is not the worst company to work for but it's not a place I want to spend another ten years before retirement. They say that it's just as important to realize... — read more
The culture at Cengage is demanding and impersonal
You are nothing but a disposable cog in the wheel and you're treated as such. If you're expecting to grow your career here or build a network that could be helpful to you in the future, think again. The only thing this place will do for you is teach... — read more
Should middle management be worried or field reps?
Not sure what middle sales management does- they seem to only be in and out of meetings. Do you think middle management is at the higher risk of being laid off than field sales? Or will middle management have to start selling instead of field sales? — read more
Big layoffs seem almost impossible to me
Of course, you should always be prepared, but I don't think there will be any big layoffs for a long time. It’s just my personal opinion, because I really don’t believe Cengage can afford to cut a large number of people. Perhaps I'm wrong? For now... — read more
InfoSec acquisition
At first, it seemed like adding cybersecurity training to the company’s portfolio with the acquisition was not a bad move at all. Now I'm thinking how long it will be before Cengage destroys every potential of this acquisition? Considering the... — read more
Flat Earnings Call + What Happened to Marketshare Growth?
No surprises on the earning call. Higher Ed is flat, Cengage Unlimited in decline - Covid, headwinds, blah blah blah. What was surprising was a major difference in the macro-level company goals between the last report from November 2021 and this... — read more
Piling more work on those that stay
OK, but everything has its limits. How long will Cengage be able to function by shifting the work of those who have left to those who are still here? I'm on the verge of leaving. If I get just a little more work from others, I'll give notice right... — read more
What Cengage can learn from the collapse of University of Phoenix
https://www.highereducationinquirer.org/2022/01/how-university-of-phoenix-failed-its.html
Good places to apply
Where are you applying? I know many are looking for a new job right now, including me, but the situation with the job market doesn't seem as good as I was led to believe. It's not that there are no jobs, it's that nothing pays well enough to warrant... — read more
There was an error adding your product?
Anybody else getting these complaints? Is there an outage somewhere?
Are there any new employees?
I see so many job postings for Cengage out there. It’s almost embarrassing the number of positions open right now. Are they having any luck hiring with so many better jobs available?
Are we safe from cuts for now?
From what I can see, attrition is at an all-time high so Cengage is shedding costs without having to pay severance. I can't imagine a better situation for the company. I'm hoping that the numbers look good enough and enough folks are walking out on... — read more
Where are these easy jobs at Cengage?
Please share. I'd want to try and transfer since I'm working more than ever for nearly the same pay as when I started four years ago. The more people leave the more work gets shifted the way of those of us who're still here. God forbid they hire... — read more
How's the Great Resignation hitting your team?
We're used to January being a time of layoffs and restructures across the company, but maybe the shoe is on the other foot this year. How is your team being affected by people leaving in droves, whether for themselves or for better opportunities... — read more
I’m debating leaving but this job is so easy
I want to leave to get more money but the job is so simple I don’t know if it’s worth it. Is anyone else in the same position?
Year after year it’s getting harder here
Honestly, I thought this year would be much better for Cengage. Instead, working here is increasingly miserable. Many can't wait for the layoffs, few think that next year will bring anything better here. Are we all gonna have to quit and look for... — read more
Education should be harder to get, if bachelors degree is the bare minimum why not include it or the same skills in high school/public free educ
Are we in accord?
Demand what you're worth or find it elsewhere
There are some good questions about pay in the #first-friday Slack channel. Keep 'em coming. Remember: An annual raise that's less than inflation (5-6% per CPI) is an effective decrease in pay. https://www.reddit.com/r/antiwork/
Being recruited for a sales role...worth it?
Currently speaking with a recruiter about a Field Account Executive role at Cengage. They're talking about $45k commission bonuses, free cars, work life balance...what's the catch? Are AEs hitting sales goals? How much time is actually being spent... — read more
Who is looking forward to the NES?
We can swap success stories
Investor Call Scheduled for Next Thursday
Predictions? Drinking game every time the following are mentioned: Covid: 1 drink of wine or beer Underpinned: 1 shot Headwinds: 1 shot Decisive: 2 shots Optimize: 1 shot Delta: 2 shots Recovery: 1 shot Offset: 1 shot Mary it's nice to hear... — read more
DONT SACRIFICE OUR FEARLESS LEADER TO THE LAY OFF GODS HES MUCH TOO VALUABLE TO US….
I don’t know how this gracious unselfish man will faire out there when this pyramid scheme finally collapses Executive Compensation Michael Hansen made $1,704,241 in total compensation. Of this total $593,250 was received as a salary, $0 was... — read more
CTO leaving
The longtime CTO is leaving. Who remembers 2 in a box?
Nobody wants to stay here.
People are leaving more than ever or at least I don’t remember them ever leaving more than now. Every week one or even more people leave with whom it was pleasant to work with. This company doesn't seem to worry much about it, but it worries me a... — read more
From your friends at Pearson...
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1djT4mSK
What is Your Current Industry?
I see posts on here from people who have left the industry and say that they are happier and better compensated in their new jobs. If you don't mind sharing, I am wondering which industries you have entered. Places where your skills are valued and... — read more