Thread regarding Whole Foods Market Inc. layoffs

Poster below got calendar dates wrong. Dollar numbers are referring to average sales per week. Stores that average over $900k/week will not be combining teams according to this plan. Dates I have been told differ slightly, also. Perhaps I am in a different region? But, nevertheless, I was told that this is a plan from Global that will be carried out company-wide. For example, in my region stores in the $650-900k bracket are supposed to combine somewhere between the end of Q1FY2017 (in January 2017) and the end of FY2018 (fall of calendar year 2018.)

<$400k - By end of Q1 FY17 (this should read Jan 2017, not 2016)

<$400-650k - By end of Q1 FY18 (this should read Jan 2018, not 2017)

<$650-900k - By end of Q1 FY19 (this should read Jan 2019, not 2018)

I'll leave this here, this is based on fact (internal only document) and not hearsay

All stores $900k or under will be converting with the following timelines

<$400k - By end of Q1 FY17 (Jan 2016)

<$600-650k - By end of Q1 FY18 (Jan 2017)

<$900k - By end of Q1 FY19 (Jan 2018)

This is company wide and not based on any one region.

What can anyone do about it? NOTHING!!!

Time to find a new career path.... Stop wasting your time complaining and start working on new skills.

I am affected by all of this, just like all of you. I have been applying for jobs, returned to school.

The best thing anyone can do is learn a trade.... Electricians, carpenters, etc. cannot be replaced by computers. Think ahead when choosing your next career.

It's time for everyone to stop thinking WFM gives a rat's a$$ about any of us... Time to let go and move yourself forward. Abandon this sinking ship ASAP!

Good luck to everyone!

it WILL be all stores, even 900K+ stores will change sooner than later. maybe a year from now, maybe a little more, maybe less. Stop worrying about which stores are combining teams, and focus on the problem! Whole foods doesn't give a sh-- about YOU! Their core values are bullshit, and YOU ALL will take it with a smile on your face because you are all SHEEP!

STAND UP! DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

This doesn't just effect TL's and ATL's, this effects every TM that cares about what they do, anyone that thought WF could be a career choice, etc.

it absolutely is 900k... stores under the 400k are combining teams effective immediately. under 900k starts q2 FY17 through FY 18. million dollar stores start combining in FY18.

it sure is in some Regions. 900k is the line. If you're under it be ready.

It's not 900k... don't be ridiculous or add more fear to the fire...