Topics regarding layoffs at Bose

Topics regarding layoffs at Bose

Team morale

Layoffs twice a year are bound to keep us anxious, stressed and unfocused not just when they happen, but also in the weeks immediately before and after. This has caused such a huge loss in morale in my team over time that all but one person are... — read more 

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| 2400 views | | 6 replies (last November 9, 2020)
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Our jobs depend on holiday season sales

Somebody mentioned this in another post and I think they've hit the nail on the head. We might not be having any more layoffs right now but come January, I'm betting you we'll be looking at another major round - depending on how holiday sales go. And... — read more 

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| 2160 views | | 6 replies (last November 9, 2020)
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Here’s the problem

There are a few people in upper management as well as executives that need to be removed from the company. They need to be replaced with competent leadership or Bose won’t survive. For change to happen it should have started at the top - then worked... — read more 

Good advice

I was laid off earlier this year. My advice is to be easy on yourself. It’s like a death. I gave myself a few days to grieve and feel bad without beating myself up, then focused on moving forward. Didn’t think of big picture but just tried to... — read more 

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| 2040 views | | 3 replies (last November 4, 2020)
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Will it continue this week?

I know there were some layoffs last week, can we expect more in the next few days or have they wrapped it up by now?

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| 1860 views | | 4 replies (last October 29, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17CqRStf

Does anyone know the Layoff Formula?

I am really curious to know whats the formula used for selecting the individuals for lay off.... I don't this it includes the hard work I did, the time I spent to meet deadlines, and did everything that was asked or expected from me even went... — read more 

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| 3280 views | | 8 replies (last December 5, 2020)
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Essence and Values

Let’s get some good old Bose “essence and values” to show us to the door today! Are ya with me?! Send me my email announcement, baby!!!

Can MIT sell Bose?

From a logistical point of view, can MIT sell Bose, even if doesn't have any seats on the board? Typically, a struggling company either files for Chapter 7 or 11, or find a buyer for more investment right? What can Bose do, if it continues to lose... — read more 

The D-Day, Oct 21 2020

October 21 2020 is the D-Day. Stay tuned. Affected employees will get email on October 20, 2020 from their Manager and HR for a meeting on October 21st

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| 3220 views | | 9 replies (last October 20, 2020)
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Why are people leaving Bose?

It's not the best job but it's not the worst one either and considering the state of the economy... I'm genuinely curious, why are so many people quitting? Are there better jobs out there available? I highly doubt it, but that seems to be the only... — read more 

Long live Bose

Market conditions cause challenges. And, you know, the axe could fall on my tenure. Have faith. I believe the company will do the best that it can to keep everyone it can. And, on the up side, I have a massive number of job inquiries from... — read more 

Stow to be sold?

Is there anything behind the rumor that the Stow property is slated for sale?

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| 3210 views | | 9 replies (last December 7, 2020)
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Who’s Excited for This Week?

Not sure if layoffs are happening this or week but it’a sure to be tense until week the day it happens.

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| 1230 views | | 1 reply (October 14, 2020)
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Things will definitely get better

I was impacted last October 2019, guys and gals wish you good luck if you are impacted now or survived. Go and market yourself. It took me a while to get back to the workforce, but you too will get to work. Hang in there and look out for... — read more 

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| 1490 views | | 2 replies (last October 13, 2020)
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There's no future at Bose

This is old news by now. Every single employee should already be hunting for a new job. This company is determined to outsource what can be outsourced and replace everybody else with younger and cheaper employees. Staying here just means waiting for... — read more 

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| 2580 views | | 8 replies (last October 8, 2020)
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Retention bonus at Bose

Bose has started paying retention bonus to "key" employees. If you are still at Bose and haven't been payed retention bonus, you might be next to go.

I hope the pension survives

I was let go in 2018 after 20+ years. I keep up with some former co-workers, most who were let go but had under 10 years in. They told me they had received letters about taking a lump sum in their pension and all of them had done it. I did not... — read more 

Its a shame

Just heard from a former co-worker who has a relative still working at Mass. Our old department is completely gone from management down. I joined in 1995 and have watched what was once a great company slowly dissolve. Sadly the glory days are... — read more 

Now come the reorgs

Rumors of reorgs, guess it’s to be expected after so many teams were left decimated. Meetings are already being scheduled for next week. I am bracing for the next shoe to fall. What a way to live!

Excellent advice

Get your resume and skill set in order. I'm a software engineer with 30+ years behind me, and I always was working on cutting edge/current technologies - but still 30 years from college meant a lot of my algorithms - 'computer science' knowledge was... — read more 

Will the Bose pension plan survive?

I was laid off two years ago due to the truck seating program being shut down/ sold off. At 15 years tenure I’m eligible for a pension. However, given the current problems, will the pension plan survive? Any thoughts? Interestingly, as a side... — read more 

I was hoping to get laid off

The company has gone from bad to worse and most of the people I liked that made this place bearable are now gone. I'll have to stick it out until I can find a new job, but as soon as I do I'm out of here. At my age it won't be easy, but I believe... — read more 

Leave while there are still available jobs

Nobody is safe at Bose, everybody should know that by now. There is no end in sight to these layoffs and there'll be very few left standing once it's all done. Right now, there are still available jobs since a lot of people are milking the extra... — read more 

Its a shame what happened to a once great company.

Joined in 1996 and was so glad to be part of a company with a well known name. I met Dr. Bose several times in the cafeteria and got to see him speak many times. He was a true visionary and loved his employees, he just wanted everyone to have a... — read more 

if your manager doesn't like you, you're gone

even if you're a great worker, even if you've never had a complaint filed against you, if your manager doesn't like you you can consider yourself gone. merit plays no role at bose, and everybody who's considering this place for employment should know... — read more 

Total number?

Any ideas on how many people have been laid off so far? And how many are still left to go?

Is today the day?

People have been mentioning Thursday as possible D-day, do we know if this is true?

We have company, Sonos too

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/15Bp7pds or click "Sonos" in the list near the top of the Bose Layoffs page

Share website with all

Would be even more interesting if this website was shared with all at the company.

Glad I'm gone

I got let go 2 years ago after 25 years with the company. I was told my position was "no longer needed" even though they wound up hiring two people to do my job. I had great reviews, never had a single incident involving HR and no blemishes on my... — read more 

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| 2160 views | | 2 replies (last July 2, 2020)
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What I have heard

ASD is being done today CED on Wednesday DO on Thursday 30% reductions

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