This has turned into a horrible, toxic workplace that everybody normal is looking to get out of. Giving me severance to leave would be a dream come true.

Has everyone been notified? Does that mean I’m safe?

Now Squidamedia have allowed their employees to choose their own personal pronouns - so on your sacking letter you can have a pronoun of choice. Myself? I chose Mr. and Sir. Jerusalem, UK both hit yesterday with some people with super long... —  read more 

It is obvious that the company is trying to cut costs in every way What is not clear, however, is where this company is going. It seems to me more and more that the leadership has lost its direction and that they do not have a long term plan at... —  read more 

I was recently asked this by a person who was considering applying here for a job. What would you say, what is the culture like here?

Squidamedia - seem to be striving to be transparent. They are telling everyone that they are transparent and YOU MUST BELIEVE IT. They are acting like the thought police. They desperately need you to spout back, at all opportunities, that you believe... —  read more 

When will the top brass in Squidmedia understand that we are adults? That hiding the word "redundancies" & "sackings" behind big words does not wash with intelligent people. Dr. Peled would never have spouted this balderdash but I guess the yanks... —  read more 

Is there anything?

I don’t think 2021 was nearly as bad as this year could turn out to be. I just hope to find a new opportunity as soon as possible, because I don't have any high hopes that the situation could get better here. I wish it was different, but no one has... —  read more 

But Comcast don't. They tell me they won't be buying a god darn thing as long as Napoleon is at the helm. He needs to grow a neck.

What stage is Synamedia at? The story of three envelopes is a business classic for dysfunctional organizations. It starts with an incoming manager replacing a recently fired outgoing manager. On his way out, the outgoing manager hands the new... —  read more 

The bloke has no neck and is about 5’ tall. FFS

The slow death continues. Don't know the exact extent of the current wave. Jobs mostly being relocated to India. I pity the fool who will buy this ghost ship, if ever there is one.

it is quiet in here - is anyone actually left there? A distinct lack of action or what?

When is the next layoff? Will Lawrenceville be affected?

It used to be nice to work here. That’s why it’s so hard for me to bear when I see how this company has become so lost. This used to be a company that offered people their dream jobs and just look at it now. Have they completely lost their compass?... —  read more 

I heard thru the grapevine that there was a recent round of layoffs. Any truth to that rumor? US or UK?

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03080780/filing-history/MzI4ODA0MjgzMGFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0

After almost four years here, I’m not sure if I’ve simply developed a thicker skin or grown my skillset.... Of course, it's my fault that I didn't leave earlier, but I would like no one to repeat my mistake and stay here, or waste their time because... —  read more 

Received an invite recently from the CEO for an all-day celebration at Mercedes-Benz World in UK to show appreciation to all employees. Looked to be an enjoyable event. Invite quickly followed by event “cancellation”. Invite then resent to only... —  read more 

How is your job search going? Looking for a job has never been harder for me. I was a lot more successful looking for my previous jobs. I’m not despairing yet though I really hoped to find a new job much faster. It's been a few months now and I still... —  read more 

I've been stressing and worrying about layoffs every day - including weekends - long enough. I might not be ready to just walk away, but what I can do is prepare my resignation letter and start looking. It takes the desperation and rush out of a job... —  read more 

I have been sitting back and watching the posts lately about this and that - the “courses” seems to be an issue that needs to be addressed by this company as it is popping up fairly often. The facts are these: The vast majority of employees in this... —  read more 

People start working every day with cramps in their stomach. It seems to me that morale has never been worse. Almost everyone is looking for a job somewhere else because this company is slowly becoming completely dysfunctional. Backstabbers... —  read more 

I worked at several companies before I came here and now I can almost say with certainty that Synamedia values hard work the least of all these companies. And there is the explanation why the situation in the company is as it is. Moreover, now that I... —  read more 

Year end ratings to be communicated shortly. Since bonus ranges were tied directly to year-end rating, Finance and Senior "Leadership" gave direction that higher grade levels in US, UK and Israel were not to be rated "exceptional" to reduce overall... —  read more 

Just when you thought it was safe to start growing again there are strong rumours of the return of your favourite destroyer. Yes - add up the clues... Mr. P leaves abruptly. Next up - YK, your favourite company wrecker, starts to turn up in video... —  read more 

What does it all mean? Is this a shift in power towards UK? There’ll be nothing now to stop massive cuts in engineering. Short term gain but it will ki-l the products that we’ve worked so hard on.

Dear Customer, I want to apologise that your project will be delivered late. As you know we have a world leading engineering team but they are hyper busy at the moment. The calendars are full. My current calendar is as follows: Monday 19th July -... —  read more 

Which side is sinking faster? Who is dragging down who? Will there be greener pastures if the unholy marriage is given the chop?

Big changes in senior manager line up?

We'll miss you. Just kidding. No one will notice.

I worked here for seven years. I can't be so dishonest as to say that there weren't any good things here. There were some, but the best thing that happened to me was getting laid off. If it hadn't happened, I’d probably still be wasting time here... —  read more 

Nobody?

Layoffs will likely continue until the legal bill has been paid and we all go on to live happily ever after in the building we thought we'd left.

Layoffs have just ended a few weeks ago and I'm already seeing job openings for the same positions that were cut. This makes me so mad - it was never about saving costs on laying off bad performers. Instead, it was all about getting rid of the best... —  read more 

Obligatory email last week announcing head of HR was "leaving", a roundabout way of saying she was forced out or was invited to resign. Watch for more cuts coming soon - it's earning season - and announcements of job expansion in India. New CEO... —  read more 

15+ UK based Support Team employees laid off. Most have been supporting customers for over 10 years!

New Synamedia building in Jerusalem is half the size of the old one because over half the employees have left or been let go. When will this down spiral end?

Realize this ... there won’t be better days. Look at the industry you’re in. Look at the trends in video, look at your competitors, and then look at what you are building. Look at who is leading. What is your plan? Figure that out before you start... —  read more