Has anyone ever wondered if one of the reasons they fired people was because of a disability? I know 3 ICs who were fired who had filed for disability at some point, myself included.

Flee! Quickly and Swiftly!

This is the worst possible time to be laid off. Thanks, 2U.

After you e-sign open back up the document via link and click the "Other Actions" menu on the top right, then select "View History". You can then select "Show Certificate" which allows you to view a PDF of the history. This gives an exact timestamp... — read more 

We were provided three emails in our exit email with guidelines on how to reach out with any questions. One email for 2U HR (for questions regarding the severance package and payout schedule), one for HRIS (for Workday Access), and one for Benefits... — read more 

This company is soul su-king. Now I can focus on finding a good cultural fit where my work is fulfilling. Things are looking up

Since nobody has the integrity to share the plan (because there's Always a plan, when $ is involved), this could be the one (in addition to the poster who stated the previous likely plan): Bring back Gab (we can cross this task off the list)... — read more 

Anybody hear that 2U was being sold?

Being employed here has been terrible over the last couple of years. My manager is straight up a bully and allows her minions (teacher’s pets) to hop on that train with her. I don’t trust HR at all, many complaints have led to absolutely nothing... — read more 

Is this real life Myself and others laid off yesterday have been contacted by 2U about returning to work Monday. Wtf Let’s lay you off 1 day, ruin your life then try to offer reparations Shoutout Chip celebrating his anniversary by laying off a... — read more 

As someone who has been working for 2U for years, I used to think that I was gaining valuable transferable skills, however now I feel pigeonholed into EdTech onboarding-type jobs. Anything outside of that and I’ll have to take a pay cut while also... — read more 

RED FLAG! 2U has been sending out temporary Workday credentials to former employees and some individuals have reported their private and confidential personal information being sent to the WRONG PERSON. Username and temporary passwords that allow... — read more 

Some of you may wonder if the comments left here are just in poor taste by people who have been fired. As a current employee, I cannot begin to express how TOXIC this place has become. Forced positivity and gratitude is a requirement. Those who do... — read more 

https://2u.com/latest/organizational-changes-2u/

Was in a meeting today where leadership was asked point blank if they felt that mistakes had been made this past year that led directly to this round of layoffs. The response was a resounding no, absolutely not, no mistakes were made by them at all... — read more 

If the shareholders he’s fleeced aren’t going to call for it, the workers he’s fleeced might as well.

Does anyone feel guilty at all for selling these elite degrees and certificates to people who cannot pay back their loans? https://www.highereducationinquirer.org/2019/10/college-meltdown-expands-to-elite.html

People with over a decade at 2U were let go while somebody who joined this year is still here. So much for experience and loyalty meaning something.

Those of us left need to speak up in today’s meeting. Yesterday was stressful and as evidenced by the threads here, we have a lot of questions. How many were actually let go? What specific factors were considered when deciding who to let go? ... — read more 

Seems like the "plan" is: slow the bleed infuse value by buying bogus stock so that an artificial value is presented - face value purposes, only) fire multi millions worth of talent - being the more $enior members of various... — read more 

It’s that there will be more than one wave of layoffs. Anyone hear anything about the next wave and who is at risk? I doubt anything meaningful or honest will come out of the SE meeting tomorrow.

I work as an instructional specialist for 2U/EDX and work suddenly went missing today, and I also see multiple threads about layoffs today. Coincidence?

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I'm glad that we are calling out Chip, Dobbs and everyone else by name. We need to speak up and shine light on the incompetent leaders that drove us to where we are now. The ROT always starts from the head. Chip has been rolling this tu-d that is 2U... — read more 

This separation speaks volumes! Any word on which schools and programs begin to follow closely behind?

If you’re still employed at 2U, don’t let leadership undermine your understanding of reality. Trust your feelings. Talk to your coworkers. Look at the stock price. Ask questions. Challenge empty words. The cult of personality around the CEO is... — read more 

The entire company is now worth $200 million USD. Probably much less than that, whoever would buy us would inherit a huge mess. This all points that we'll end up in a bankruptcy and that private equity sharks will come in and deal with whatever is... — read more 

You need to realize that the problem is on your level, not at the bottom of the pyramide. You need to shape up on all levels above the manager (including the manager) and become more efficient and there should be more drive. I am not sure if we can... — read more 

Just curious. It looks like there is nobody left.

How much is he making, who might know?

Chip is happy to cut the people that actually bring money and keep money in 2U (ie: ICs & SSAs) just so he can fund his hobbies and pretend to be a successful business man. Let's look at his salary the past 5 years: In 2022 his base pay was $750,000... — read more 

Dobbs' layoff email, here it goes: Hello student engagement, As Chip shared earlier today, we’re making important progress in our transition to a platform company, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Given the need to better support our... — read more 

Is there any transparency into how the numerous lawsuits have affected 2u financially? Suing (department of Ed) or being sued. Is there a tangible impact?

Dude would rather buy more suits of armor and abuse his IT teams instead of figuring out how to actual keep the lights on. What a joke. Being bought by 2U is a death sentence and it's the worst thing to ever happen to edX.

Anyone have any highlights?

Whose got a meeting on their calendar from their HRBP? Let's hear about your layoff story b/c misery loves company!

2U partners with a media company called Red Ventures to put ads on websites that seem like legit sources for researching schools but are really just websites for advertising 2U programs that have nothing to do with rankings or any actual... — read more 

What kind of loans are bootcampers taking out?

I’ve been in SE for years and it’s never been this bad. What Directors and VPs actually do is completely foreign to us - we interact with and engage hundreds of students a day, and we make a third of their salary. SE has a direct impact on the... — read more