All the cuts and savings and experienced skilled people losing jobs at waters to fund Udits 14 million pay cheque is ludicrous really isn’t it
Is age a liability at Waters?
Is it just me, or does it seem that every time we had layoffs, those who were laid off skewed older? Most of the people I know who were affected are in their late 40s and above. It's starting to feel like once you turn a certain age, you immediately... — read more
I’ve heard that IT might be sabotaging themselves and pretending to have problems just to fix them and keep their jobs
Is this true?
Rumours of US software layoffs (Milpitas?), coming next week supposedly.
I think Milpitas but not sure. Anyone heard anything? Some consultants on site here for the past few weeks. People seem nervous. Other departments nervous too, not just software.
Is our personal data being sold to Waters health insurance and 401k providers
Why am I getting calls to my personal phone number?
The entire company is a dumpster fire
Thanks to McKinsey for ruining an American gem
Waters' Rank - WSJ - The 2026 Best Companies for the Future
The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. Waters ranks #395 overall with an Overall Score of 42.8, placing it 37th out of 44... — read more
Rumors about more layoffs this month
Is any of it true?
Summer students
What is it with the amount of summer students in Wexford we have way to many, does not make sense with our targets been low
Morale at all time low
Bravo Waters. Bravo. Impressive.
Failing to Follow Pay Transparency Laws
Waters hasn't been posting salary ranges for US-based roles in MA and California. Pay transparency, y'all! State fines are definitely incoming. HR is messed up. Live your legend!
Has anyone heard anything about new organizational structures since the RIFs last week?
Question in title. Alleged rumors that everything is supposed to be kept quiet for awhile
I officially pronounce my team dead
We've been bleeding talent, whether through attrition or layoffs, and the best people are gone. There are very few of us left who can actually do the job, and the workload is impossible. I guess nobody really cares.
Can the same department be hit twice this round?
I'm looking for some assurance of safety, probably in vain. They always just keep coming back for more.
Is the 25% BD layoffs over?
Some rumors of more June layoffs. Is it true?
Sounds like it's been happening across the board
Any area we know for sure is safe?
How is everyone doing?
So nervous about today, I can't function!
Are new employees also cut?
I joined four months ago, should I be worried about layoffs?
Big layoffs on Wednesday this week
The 25% reduction in headcount from the BD acquisition is coming. Wednesday is going to be brutal. Expect across all functions, all segments, but especially ADx. R&D likely to be hit especially hard. Lawyer/HR was onsite in Sparks for a reason -... — read more
Town Hall touts yet under cost reductions
Thanks McKinsey & Company. Here come more layoffs
We have decided to bring HR, Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs together under Keeley Aleman in an expanded role as Waters General Counsel
We have decided to bring HR, Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs together under Keeley Aleman in an expanded role as Waters General Counsel and Head of Global Human Resources. We are grateful for Cheryl Kennedy’s leadership and contributions... — read more
More for Him, Less for Everyone Else: Five Years of Waters Corporation
Since Udit Batra took over as President and CEO of Waters Corporation in September 2020, his total compensation has risen approximately 146% - from $5.7 million in his first partial year to $14 million in 2025 - while the company’s financial... — read more
The anxiety is crushing
As soon as the layoff rumors start, I can't sleep. I am consumed with anxiety, I can't focus, I can't stop checking my inbox. How do the rest of you cope with this kind of uncertainty?
Layoffs likely to come at end of Q2 (end of June)
Integration news letter states in the FAQs that org model to be complete at the end of Q2 which "in other cases, the changes may put some roles at risk of being eliminated".
Waters 5 year performance total return against 3 popular benchmarks
The 3 benchmarks are AI, S&P500 and cd’s/treasuries for 5 years total return AI. 100%+ S&P500. 85% CD’s/Tr. 15% Waters 0% Waters is clearly not a growth company, but stagnant.
Are layoffs normal after each quarter?
We are told at each quarter we will just adjust headcount up or down depending on financials. Is this common in all Waters business units?
Never again
I gave Waters everything. Late nights, weekends, all of it. Then they outsourced my job. Lesson learned. I'll never do that again.
Student work
Will we be taking on students this year?sick of being moved around the place digging these fkrs out of a hole.
Udit’s 25% raise - $14 million for 2025
For 2025, CEO Dr. Udit Batra received $14 million in total compensation, a 25% increase from the prior year. Last year was 11.14 million, which was 125x the median Waters employee salary... — read more
GCC master plan
a working theory but if you work with GCC and the US managers at all you will know how accurate this is. Step 1- move all or most system knowledge offshore to GCC (infosys) Step 2- layoff the people on shore that transferred the knowledge to... — read more