Yes, I survived this round but I think we all know this is far from over. I'm supposed to feel relief, but here I am, already thinking about the next round and still unable to sleep. All I know is that I'll double my efforts to find something else... — read more
Second round of the RTO mandate
Thoughts?
USD, USND, CDM or whatever they call themselves
How have they not been impacted? The dead weight there is next level. Starting with DD. Or did I miss the news?
There’s like 2 people left on my team
Lol what is happening
Layoffs and Gender: Is There a Pattern?
Hard not to notice — it feels like most of the layoffs are hitting women. Or is that just me?
STIP bonus eligibility / warn notice
Some people are eligible for the annual bonus and others aren’t. Does anyone know why? As for the Warn notice, aren’t they supposed to pay extra for this?
Confused about severance payout
Please be kind I feel d-mb for not quite understanding this. So Warn act gives me 13 weeks till Jan 30th but where does severance come into play? Does it start right after the 30th? If it’s 2 weeks for every year I should be getting 8 weeks. And the... — read more
Dedicated to everyone who was laid off
hope this song helps a little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj1dd0Kcq8A
Q for all that left Paramount: is your mental health and overall health better now?
How long was the recovery time? Tips? What worked well?
Last day today or Friday?
People who are being laid off, is your last day today or Friday?
Media Coverage So Far
#1 Title: Paramount Layoffs Begin: David Ellison Tells Staff Restructuring Required to Address “Evolving Priorities” URL:... — read more
Nvidia just hit 5T$ marketcap
This is just to put it in the perspective. We are a rounding error in this economy.
Department Targets for future rounds
Does anyone know what the targets were for this round and what they will be for future rounds? Do we expect more groups to be cut more or wait for RTO Phase 2 happens also to see who leaves then
Today's RIFs are completed
The EVP sent out an email stating that the notifications have been delivered. So if you did not hear anything, you are safe!
Have people been informed about severance yet?
If you have, please share what the package looks like, if that’s okay with you.
December 2nd - Round Two
Now, people are talking about 12/2. I've asked my director and she's saying it is not happening, we are all done - what are your thoughts?
Summarize Impacts in This Thread
I'll complile the list and send it to the admins, they will push it on Twitter and journalists will pick it up as they follow the admins on Twitter. I've sent emails to the Reporter and Variety already but other outlets need to pick it up. They are... — read more
24 Seven PBE please read
If you are a PBE freelancer on 24 Seven PLEASE reach out to them if you were laid off or are anticipating being let go. They told me to send them my personal email just in case I get locked out and my resume since they are a staffing agency. You... — read more
We were just told it's over for this round
...at an O&O. We lost 8 total across 3 departments.
What is going on?? BET there are so many people gone.
They gutted us last time! I didn't think anyone would be let go this time because so many people were let go during the summer round of layoffs. Is BET done?
Confused about WARN Act for Remote Workers
If we're laid off as fully remote, what if the WARN Act isn't added into our severance? Is there anything that can be done? I've heard about the class action lawsuit last year from a remote worker laid off last year who was working in CA but... — read more
CBS Saturday morning- Gone
https://nypost.com/2025/10/29/media/cbs-saturday-morning-canceled-michelle-miller-dana-jacobson-are-out-sources/
Who/what will be hit 2nd round?
Streaming has been heavily hit. Will it be hit heavily again 2nd round?
Comedy Central, MTV
Does anybody know what’s happened at Comedy Central and CC and former MTVE Social? What about at MTV itself?
Attorney?
I am 99% certain I will be cut. Can getting an attorney help with anything or I just have to sign? If yes, please recommend someone, I live close to the lot.
Do they layoff people on FMLA?
Currently on FMLA leave, am I safe? I have major issues with panic attacs, cannot drive or socialize - this does not help at all. I wish you all good luck. Love yourself no matter what.
PW's people
what's the impact been there?
https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/1981480445847257211
https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/1981480445847257211 paramount's #1 and trending, not the top spot you'd want
Retention Bonuses - NY
Word is some who survived in NY Corporate got retention bonuses basically saying they will be laid off in the future. If you’re in Corp NY make sure you get a piece of that pie !
This feels too slow
Are we sure today will be the main day?
No severance info yet
Is anybody else really, really worried about this?
Cable staff?
Any word on layoffs in the linear cable world (MTV, VH1, etc)?
BALA or BALA adjacent?
Any one have news on layoffs in BALA departments?
Consumer products?
Any word on the untalented and overpaid people of consumer products?
This will be a long day
Nothing happening with my team so far, but from what I understand this will be a whole day thing, with notifications going out periodically. Needles to say, not much work will get done today.