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T never gave me 1 best location to go do work. Every couple of years they change based on their mood and I end up driving or adjusting housing closer. I am tired. I will find something and gtfo here.

https://thehustle.co/originals/why-layoffs-dont-work

http://techrights.org/n/2025/03/23/Critics_of_IBM_s_Strategy_Aren_t_Racists_But.shtml

https://www.reddit.com/r/codingbootcamp/s/AiOLo1XWC1

Never has there been a board as negligent as this one. The fact Hsiao was ever allowed to work for Walgreens is hard enough to compute, let alone the damage they allowed Roz to cause with her complete lack of experience and leadership. The number of... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/houston-couple-fights-wins-battle-104900079.html

This will provide a surprise and delight to the customer and dominate the competition, since they have nothing like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIrzkPDtrk

hEllo everybody last week the casheir with the tarantula looking like weave tried to eff me out of my change, but i aint that one to get banged today

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/this-company-got-most-h-1b-visas-approved-in-2024-at-9265-not-infosys-tcs-or-microsoft-101742700154917.html#

So it’s been asked many times, but does anybody have the actual numbers for US-based IT reductions? It’s higher than the 15-20% across the enterprise, but other than that, we’ve received no real info.

Off subject of the website but good for general question. Anyone know why we don’t get a discount on internet air yet?

Never having to say “I took an idea from a layoffs rumor board” rather than “My time at Cadence already taught me what works and what doesn’t” But writing down your “if I were CEO” ideas to compare to what actual leaders do later is great fun heck... — read more 

he also mentioned that he wanted employees who "want to work" for AT&T. As CEO, does he have any responsibility in creating an atmosphere in which people would want to work?

Does our insurance run thru the end of the month of your end of severance time? For example my severance ends mid May, does my insurance go thru the entire month?

It would be amazing if after the PIPs are decided this year, the Supervisors with the most PIP’d direct reports got PIP’d for providing poor leadership! Also, if any Supervisors found to have PIP’d truly productive employees for personal or... — read more 

https://www.lseg.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/2025/lseg-appoints-steve-john-as-chief-corporate-affairs-and-marketing-officer Can’t wait for the next CAM Reset before the third wave of layoffs where they quietly roll out LSEG’s new brand... — read more 

Heard march 24th was going to have more? Dis true?

Can you get a severance package if you’re laid off for poor performance under an at-will employment agreement?

Anyone who has seen the unaudited Q4FY25 results would've noticed a retrospective adjustment of $200mil due to vendor rebates that were apparently missed out. An 8K was filed to the SEC with a statement that there were "material internal control... — read more 

I’ve finally had enough of pointless metrics and being gaslit by management… I know it’s been their goal to make it so painful you want to leave - it’s working. Who here thinks remotes are safe, or is this just the slow march to an eventual WFR... — read more 

I'm hearing rumours that there will not be an EOI option in the ABU which will be disappointing. FFS, the leadership in this company is hopeless, at least give the people who want to get off this merry go round, the option to bow out before that s**t... — read more 

I visit this forum to stay updated on potential layoffs at U.S. locations. It's been a nerve-wracking experience, narrowly avoiding the axe during the last few rounds. Lately, though, the discussion and activity here seem to have shifted away from... — read more 

Hi- In the last year, my team had four positions eliminated, three of them, including mine, were incredibly near some form of parental leave. I was just a few weeks away from going on paternity leave A colleague of mine was days from giving... — read more 

Hi all, I’m get to the point. Post my goal setting meeting, the goal posts have changed a lot from previous years. A major change in work practices. It’s making me think we, (the team) are being set up to fail, by unattainable goals. Then likely a... — read more 

It looks like roughly mid-March the methodology changed for estimating departure time. Anyone have any solid info on what changed?

Any update on the rumors of a large cut in late March? When and what departments? Is it based on pas or is it whether you buy boost?

Some posts here are mentioning specific requests, but have negotiations really begun already?

Cracking down on “low performers” in the workplace will backfire. Numerous companies, from Meta to Microsoft, have been sending a message to their staff: raise your performance or get laid off. While it sounds like CEOs are just promoting... — read more 

It's sad, but I really, really hate my job, hate at&t, and I hate most all of my coworkers. I try to approach every Monday as a new start but it's useless. I love the money I make her, doubtful I could get this salary elsewhere. Is there anything, in... — read more 

With the constant fear of potentially being laid off always looming over our heads, what better way to make us feel like even less valuable as an employee than to take away our assigned desks. It’s been about few months since Bank went to open... — read more 

We need to have some proper procedure to escalate on contractors if they are not working or not taking responsibility of their work. Some managers not even try to manage them properly , not sure if they get any share of contract.

There is a list of 47 offices locations which are considered the desired places for employees to be located. I’ve never seen the list only heard of it from directors and mangers. Has anyone actually seen this list ? Love to know which offices are and... — read more 

Hock at work to stop criticism.

Enjoy driving an hour+ one way to “work” tomorrow and every day so that you can take your MS teams calls from the noisy and distracting office instead of your home. Has anyone had any regular in person meetings? I know I haven’t. I thought that was... — read more 

I have some suggestions that might save your company. Convert ALL salary people to hourly. Clock in/clock out. People should only get paid for the time they are actually contributing to the company. This would eliminate double-dippers (2+... — read more 

Cannis quit Pro six months ago, but Frick is still “interim” leader. This is supposedly our most important and most profitable business. Why so long getting a replacement? They already hired an unemployed job hopper to be President of Integrated... — read more 

And I see no way out. There are no job opportunities. I’ve lost count of how many resumes I’ve sent. I’ve reached out to everyone I know and exhausted my networks. When will this nightmare of a job market turn around? I’m just an average worker, not... — read more 

Cut all first line managers who cannot do a call when their tech lead is unavailable. Cut everyone who has been here for 15+ years and has not made it Grade 10 or above. That shows no skills to progress and doing work most likely a Grade 8 or 9 can... — read more 

Nike Stock Falls to 5-Year Low as Global Sales Decline https://www.fxleaders.com/news/2025/03/21/nike-stock-falls-to-5-year-low-as-global-sales-decline/

If you are one of those who either left BKR or laid off before, and have applied to numerous jobs at BKR, but only got the dreaded email: We have received your application for the position of... — read more 

Still just mgmt abandoning the ship? Any indication of layoffs?

The Lithia Springs building is going to be closed at the end of May.

I am sorry to ourTCSG associates but it looks like the writing is on the wall. Once the knowledge transfer is complete and the trust company is caught up, most of the trust positions are going to be outsourced.

Did anyone get a warn act notice??

Why does it seem that most are complacent with the current environment? Yes, there are exceptional leaders who care about and treat their associates like family, but those leaders are rare. Yes, some benefits like the 401 k match are very good, but I... — read more 

I’m hearing a lot about April 1st. Is this location strategy? Is this WEC?

I was recently laid off. During my 8 years at BD I received above average evaluations every single time. Not only was my work on time every single day, but I also took on the additional work from peers that wouldn't meet their timeliness or refused... — read more 

It is a win-win in the long term for everyone

I heard it's because Boeing canceled some software contracts due to outsourcing to India.

Rumor I've been hearing is the biggest layoff is right around the corner and this one isn't being controlled by our leaders- it's higher up the chain and they are looking at getting rid of entire departments. Ive heard 30-40% of IT and no one is... — read more 

You will sink

Did you have to claim SUB Pay that was paid out in 2024 when you filed taxes this year? Do you get a W2 or 1099 or is it nontaxable federal and state?

Return since covid ended is a big goose egg. BOD, are you listening? Higher returns and lower carbon has obviously been a genius strategy and is working fabulously. Not having anything to invest in besides West Texas fracking, share repurchases... — read more 

If you need to save cost, what options you will find, if you have 10 people reportig to you? will you resign and move on and save cost or will you eliminate 5 people and save cost?

Knowing that she and the rest of the upper echelon got Citi into the state that the company is in now. Following up with and approving to restrict and lower bonus’s and raises to give THAT money to the themselves for getting us into this situation... — read more 

What is the likelihood of a Shell/BP merger being announced anytime soon…lots of rumours out there

Salary dumps ahead.

https://jacobin.com/2025/03/wells-fargo-usps-privatization-trump

Share buy backs are such short term effects. But please notice that there is an up tick in buy back to drive up the share price before capital market day. That's a lot of money for a talking point that is so short termed. I believe it is an... — read more 

Are people being told to RTO regardless of what the official policy is?

Any new update?

Can any L3+ comment on how long T will support non hubs in Maryland, St. Louis and Illinois?

Some orgs already went through reorg recently. Thought they would be out of scope but now even those orgs may be cut. What orgs are out of scope for the reorg? or for offshoring?

Starts tomorrow

They tax be lump sum like a bonus– $650 for entry level workers and a U-Haul?? Thanks, that will cover… nothing. Quitting and finding something else makes more sense, especially since that’s clearly what the company wants from us.

Is it a dangerous move to apply for an exception? Will it end up in layoff

Can any areas consider themselves safe? Any positions? If you're among those who do believe that they’re untouchable by layoffs, why? We’ve seen so far that seniority means nothing, knowledge means nothing, experience means nothing. What is it that... — read more 

I am going to remain anonymous but during my time at Comcast at a smaller Pennsylvania office I witnessed a manager in his 60’s making s-xual comments and jokes towards younger female employees. Freaked me out but I didn’t say anything because I did... — read more 

Trump’s FCC leader threatens to ki-l mergers over DEI policies In an interview with Bloomberg on Friday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr openly said “Any businesses that are looking for FCC approval, I would encourage them to get busy ending any... — read more