Large numbers of people in sales and other departments have been laid off in just the past week or so. I worked at the corporate headquarters in St. Louis until I was told I was no longer needed this week.

I’m a miner who has just been let go after 6 years with Peabody Energy. Hundreds of other miners have been let go as well and in my honest opinion I do not think the industry will ever bounce back.

There has been so many people in my department who have lost jobs that the office is almost empty now! I have started looking for other jobs because unfortunately this company will not survive for long.

There have been countless layoffs in my department. Horrible financial and management decisions compounded by the drop in coal and gas prices spells doom for Peabody Energy in the very near future.

I was just officially laid off today. Most people in my department were laid off so I guess I should of expected it but this is so painful. Why did this have to happen to me now?! This industry is going downhill and this company is completely... — read more 

Many more layoffs this week. Coal market continues to decline and recent events are a nail in the coffin.

Persistent history of financial issues combined with the current market and massive drop in energy prices. No resolution coming.

The layoffs at Peabody have been increasing greatly recently, in both the office and at the mines. I I have worked here for many years but, unfortunately, I believe the drop in oil prices will make it impossible for the company to sustain itself. I... — read more 

More layoffs at bear run. Funny how great stock does for its investors but wrecks families at holidays not to mention these are the people who produced a product to sell.

Poor production and management decisions. Equipment and facilities falling apart. No money. NARM.

1000 people cut - it was profit driven, not because of hard times

I retired 2 years ago and I was never affected by layoffs. This is a good company and Peabody will take care of you. God bless.

Both airplanes and yachts

At least two layoffs in my department. More sure to follow. I heard we are selling airplanes???

BTU is a buy - I dont think we have any layoffs

About two dozen folks have been let go here at Peabody since August

Peabody is struggling and there will be layoffs unless the company reinvents itself soon.