#jobsecurity

The timeline for a major local employer's shutdown has shifted. This shift buys workers more time. The original shutdown date is now later. A significant change to the job market is delayed. This employer is a major local presence.

The CCMA plant in Calvert City announced layoffs. Over one hundred employees will be affected by this decision. The company cited financial struggles as the reason for the job reductions. This news impacts the local industrial workforce.

Calvert City, KY

https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/local-industrial-plant-announces-layoffs-campaign-promotes-safe-practices-for-babies/article_71229bac-8b5a-4abb-a7c9-6768fea631cd.html

Large pharmaceutical companies collectively reduced their workforces by over 22,000 in 2025. This contraction occurred as the industry faces a $300 billion patent cliff. Many firms implemented cost cuts and layoffs to maintain profits. Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi were among those with significant reductions. Conversely, Eli Lilly and Amgen notably expanded their employee numbers.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/large-pharma-companies-reduced-headcount-over-22000-2025-300b-patent-cliff-looms

Well guys, should we consider unionizing now or wait until they either outsource all of our jobs to India or replace us with AI

Rumor is that with Optum Real getting phased out, the work is going back to UHC for the super connectors project. Any truth to how stable the team will be long term as it grows?

If you didn’t get Nike shoes, prepare thy self. You are being 9 boxed!! Update that resume!

After analyst two year rotational program what happens to most people? Do they get promoted to associate ? Senior associate? Vp?

Colorado experienced 5,612 layoffs in 2025. This number represents a 55 percent increase from 2023. Safeway led all companies with 617 job losses. These layoffs resulted from the closure of ten grocery stores. Tech, grocery, and healthcare sectors were most impacted.

https://www.westword.com/news/colorado-companies-most-employee-layoffs-2025-40827083/

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi offered a stark view on AI's impact. He stated many executives privately admit AI will displace millions of jobs. Khosrowshahi estimates AI could replace 70-80% of human work. He acknowledged autonomous vehicles will eventually fulfill most Uber trips. This candid assessment contrasts with public statements from other tech leaders.

https://moneywise.com/news/top-stories/dara-khosrowshahi-uber-ceo-says-execs-are-lying-about-ai

May the odds be ever in your favor.

Just know it’s a normal thing here at OT, nothing you did wrong.

Onwards and upwards

That's how bad it's become. I've been trying to find something else for months. Read the other day that it's something like 250 people fighting for every open role. The inability to change your situation no matter how hard you try is debilitating. I get overwhelmed by anxiety just thinking about losing this job.

Honestly, lately I’ve just been really passionate about whatever my manager is passionate about. Turns out I have a lot of really strong opinions about their ideas and weirdly, all of them are great ideas. I’ve also been stepping up for the bigger projects, because nothing says “please don’t fire me” like being the first to volunteer for more work. I’ve just found that the more coffee chats I schedule with leadership, the more they seem to… remember I exist. Funny how that works. I’m not saying I laughed at every joke in the last team meeting, but I’m also not saying I didn’t.

For at least a couple of years, until everything settles down. There's no doubt about this in my mind. If you like job security, you're out of luck.

It's my first job and I'd hate to lose it before I even properly started.

Funny how a role that was "eliminated" shows up online a few months later with the exact same description. They can call it restructuring all they want. We all know what it really was.

The City of Springfield's Workforce Development division faces job cuts. This is due to delays in federal funding. Eleven positions are at risk within the division. Six positions will be laid off by July 1, with five more possible by October 1. Core services at the Missouri Job Center will continue despite the layoffs.

Springfield, Missouri

https://www.ky3.com/2026/03/21/city-springfields-workforce-development-could-see-layoffs-due-federal-funding-delays/

Is there a resource in Workday or on the Intranet with information on job levels? There are open roles in my job level but the titles senior to mine. I’d like to understand how titles align with levels and if there are parameters around levels of new positions that one can apply for.

Majority of UHC/Optum job postings are bogus/faux. They are posted to suffice investors & shareholders that business is booming. Employees know differently. Stock has taken a hit & the scramble continues. Mass layoffs are desperate attempt to save the sinking ship.

For those let go, don’t plan to get re-hired. It’s smoke & mirrors on our job boards. HireVue, interviews with recruiters & hiring managers - it’s all faux. This is reported to investors & gives illusion all is good. Facts don’t lie.

BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland appeared on WISN-TV Channel 12. He discussed recent business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. Topics included the closure of Rare Steakhouse in downtown Milwaukee. Major layoffs at two Sturtevant companies were also highlighted. Cree Lighting is eliminating 172 jobs, and United Natural Foods is cutting 443 jobs.

Sturtevant, Wisconsin

https://biztimes.com/biztimes-editor-talks-on-channel-12-about-the-closure-of-rare-steakhouse-and-major-layoffs-in-sturtevant/

Americans are cutting back on spending due to rising gas prices. Gas prices are approaching $4 a gallon after the Iran war. Economists predict sustained price increases could strain household budgets. Despite these pressures, U.S. unemployment benefit applications decreased last week. New jobless claims fell to 205,000, below expert forecasts.

https://www.businessreport.com/article/roundup-the-squeeze-begins-layoffs-not-yet-baton-rouge-built

Be cautious with Product roles in Workspace at LSEG.

Many of these “open” roles already have a preferred candidate. The process can feel more about optics than real competition which means external applicants may be investing time into something that isn’t truly open.

And if you get rejected after interviewing, don’t take it personally it has little to do with your capability.

If you do interview, ask:

LSEG places strong emphasis on its values (integrity, partnership, excellence, and change) and the motto "Dictum Meum Pactum" how are these actually reflected in management, hiring decisions and internal mobility within this team?

The answers (or lack thereof) will tell you more than the job description ever will

Goldman Sachs will start a series of small layoffs. These reductions will continue throughout the summer. All business lines within the company are expected to be impacted. This new approach replaces the bank's previous single annual layoff event. Business-line leaders will now determine their own timelines for staff cuts.

https://www.pymnts.com/news/banking/2026/goldman-sachs-replaces-big-annual-layoff-with-targeted-rolling-cuts/

I can’t say I’m happy about it, just relieved I still have a job. Two people on my team were let go.

They laid off a whole group of people today, some with over 3 years at the company. If you still have a job I highly recommend you find a backup plan.

I've been getting rejected for months and this was the second company willing to interview me and the only one to result in an offer. I've only done low call volume outbound calls in Medicaid and this Customer Service Rep role says it's 60-80 inbound a day. I'm wasting $150 a month in parking at my current dead end job and this role being 100% remote is the only reason why I'm considering the $8k paycut (already tried negotiating). Do you guys think working at Optum until I get an offer elsewhere is worth it? The constant rejections are getting to me mentally, trying not to let this one offer cloud my judgement.

HSBC Holdings Plc is reportedly considering significant job cuts. Up to 20,000 roles could be eliminated over several years. This reduction is part of an AI-led overhaul strategy. Non-client facing roles in global service are expected to be most affected. No final decision has been made yet regarding these plans.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/hsbc-layoffs-soon-wall-street-giant-may-slash-20-000-roles-amid-ai-led-overhaul-says-report-11773883152084.html

Stanislaus County faces significant job losses from recent company closures. Del Monte Foods is closing its Modesto fruit cannery, impacting approximately 1,800 workers. Advanced Linen Service in Patterson laid off 89 employees following its sale. First Brands Group also closed its Patterson distribution center, eliminating 98 positions. Workforce development agencies are helping displaced individuals find new employment.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/stanislaus-county-hit-recent-layoffs-000000607.html

I was laid off in October. I have interviewed with a dozen or so companies over the past 4 months, including a contract position in WF technology for about 15% less than I was making before. Much less when you factor in the loss of benefits.

Last month I ended up with 4 seperate offers (including the WF tech one) in the span of about 2 weeks. Three were with financial institutions and one was with an aerospace company.

Let me tell you how GOOD it felt to call and decline the WF position.

The position I accepted pays 30% more than what I was previously making at WF AND it's full time remote. I've been in the job for almost a month and the culture difference is night and day. This company is excited to have me and I feel valued.

Wells Fargo: Thanks for providing some of leverage needed to negotiate with the better company. You can take the position you so desperately need to fill and shove it. Maybe you shouldnt have laid off the people you clearly still need. There are other companies out there who value my professional experience more than you ever did.

For those of you still drowning in that toxic cesspool: just know there are better places to work. Don't let Wells Fargo devalue your true worth, because it is probably way more than you realize.

Was anyone else recently rebadged as Infinite or told they are going to be rebadged? Also, if you were laidoff, what position?

Many workers are now choosing to stay in their current jobs. This trend reflects a slowing job market and reduced worker confidence. The expected quit rate dropped to a decade low of 15.9% in February. Employers also cut 92,000 jobs in February, raising labor market concerns. A low quit rate typically signals slower wage growth and fewer opportunities.

http://www.msn.com/en-in/news/india/workers-hold-on-to-jobs-as-layoffs-rise-and-quit-rate-falls-to-decade-low/ar-AA1XVJVE?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

Skilled, experienced, two were veterans. Feels like they're targeting the ones we actually need. Apparently being good at your job is now a liability.

Advertised as having great culture, decent pay, work-life balance. Then you get on board and it's everything but. To make it all worse, frequent layoffs keep you on your toes constantly. I fell for the cr-p hook, line and sinker three years ago. I've been trying to wiggle out for a year now, except opportunities are fewer every day. Now I wish I'd gone with any other company.

I've been with Nike for over ten years. Nothing but a downward spiral of varying speed. I've yet to see a real opening for progression, or a payoff for hard work. I gave up a while ago. I'm just waiting for my number to come up. I'm fully aware of how bad it's been out there, and it's getting worse. But I just can't do this anymore.

New Jersey employers plan to eliminate over 4,100 jobs by March 16, 2026. Economists at Rutgers University forecast a small employment decline for 2026. The state's unemployment rate is expected to continue rising through 2027. Bristol Myers Squibb will eliminate an additional 247 jobs by late 2026. Other sectors like retail and health services also report significant job reductions.

https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/nj-layoffs-see-where-job-cuts-are-deepest

C'mon people, share credible info if you have it. Everything I've seen is all over the place. Zero communication from upstairs, which is inconsiderate and sh---y in and of itself. Many of us may not like this job, but we all need that damn paycheck. Have you seen the job market lately?

And don’t do “vibe coding”, your job is at risk”

Ramboll initiated a new round of job cuts. Eighty employees from its Energy Division are affected. The global consulting firm cited project delays and cancellations. These issues impacted the company in recent years. The Energy Division previously had over 2,100 staff.

https://energywatch.com/EnergyNews/advisors/article19122587.ece

don't trust this company too much; they start hiring in massive while firing and laying people off. Start looking for a new job, not a good management. they will give you last min surprises that you haven't performed well. Don't even know if they pay severance.

Any suggestions for best job sites to apply for new job? Friends say LinkedIn - but never had luck there. What sites do you use / recommend? Been out of work 6 months & $ is tight.

I never thought I would be writing something like this.

I’m 45 years old, and I’ve spent the last 18 years at Ansys, working remotely and affiliated to the Pune office in India. Like many others, I joined when the company was known for its stability, long-term vision, and the way it treated its employees. For nearly two decades, it felt like a place where you could build a career with trust and security.

Yesterday, that changed.

In a short meeting with HR, I was informed that I’ve been laid off. Our team, based out of India, USA and Spain is being cut by nearly 80%. Just like that.

I have a housing loan (EMI), daily expenses to manage, and a 2-year-old daughter depending on me. My wife is working, and she can support us for now, but I don’t want to put the entire burden on her shoulders. Living on a single income, especially in today’s world, isn’t sustainable for long.

What makes this harder is not just the job loss itself, but the feeling that something fundamentally changed. For years, Ansys was seen as a stable and dependable company. Many of us built our lives around that belief. The recent acquisition has shaken that trust. It feels like decades of stability and goodwill have been undone in a very short time.

It’s difficult not to feel that employees have become secondary to financial goals. Decisions like these make it seem like people are just numbers on a spreadsheet.

Right now, I’m trying to process everything and figure out the next steps for my family. I just had to vent since I never really expected I’d see this happen. I was naive. Anyway, good luck to you folks around the world, I hope things go well.