"All we are asking is for the old normal" "Everybody is expected to be in the office 5 days a week" These things can not be true at the same time. So which is it?

It seems people must be just gritting their teeth till the next layoff.

During the last GEM, the grand p-o-bah TK threatened a 60-day warning at the end of Feb. for those who haven't returned to office (whatever that means exactly). Of course, even among those who have returned, there will be false warnings because the... — read more 

First up, IANAL. The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled [McLaren Macomb, Case No. 07-CA-263041 (2/21/2023)] that Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement clauses in separation agreements are unlawful. The decision may be appealed and... — read more 

Oracle of Omaha on Private Equity, finds it hinky. https://youtu.be/r1EEixDB988

https://fortune.com/2023/02/16/return-office-real-reason-slump-productivity-data-careers-gleb-tsipursky/

Same sh-t different day. Never have seen a bigger empty company message as this "new" Hybrid message. A pig with lipstick and a sad reference to a lost F1 sponsorship. Stop the suffering, pull the plug. No need too let thise remaining 1000 customers... — read more 

It's funny and sad that there are some employees who think they're safe because they made it past last month's layoffs. The Grim Reaper is coming for you, too, whether you realize it or not. Especially if you work in the U.S., and especially if you... — read more 

I just found out the glass support building was sold, is this true? Same person told me they're relocating to 899 building. I thought 899 was sold and Citrix is now leasing? I work for sales so I hardly come into the office.

Cool meaning mak happier. I no longer have a stake in this battle but reading this board along with TIBCOs infuriates me. Milking the work of others… TK must be happy, hoping to be invited to the next 007... — read more 

My boss told me to stay quiet about it, but RTO would not be required for me. I don’t know about anyone else, I’m just repeating what was said to me.

https://rakgarg.substack.com/p/squeezing-citrix

Only work performed in the office counts as work, but there's a 20% chance that remote work counts as bonus work (rules and conditions apply). Thanks for playing.

Good job Vista Equity!! If I was the competition, I would be all over that. That's like saying HPE doesn't use HPE servers in their Data Center. Why?

Has anyone that was laid off last month heard when the accelerated RSUs will be paid out? I still have a question out to AskHR but have not heard back.

LinkedIn shows a post from some CSG flunky which says "we're hiring!" The post actually says "... if you've been impacted by the recent tech layoffs". Someone replies "you mean like you firing 15% of the company?" Post is deleted within... — read more 

Has anyone laid off in January received any information regrading COBRA? In my severance package it states they will pay for it for 8 months, however I have not received any information yet.

Historically, when CEOs are desperate enough to revoke WFH, they metaphorically flush themselves down the toilet. Ask former Yahoo CEO Marisa Mayer...who infamously pulled that card in desperation after she ran out of ideas to save Yahoo. Yahoo's... — read more 

Former employee here - sad that I don’t get to hear these entertaining GEMs anymore (but thankful that I got out). Can someone give a low down on what was said in the GEM? Reading through the threads, seems like RTO isn’t working, bonuses are getting... — read more 

For those on VCIP, have you received a bonus? What was the company result?

I’ve heard a few rumors so thought I might get it right from the horses mouth. For those who are expecting the severance payout to be a lump sum, I would recommend lowering your expectations. It will be paid out in installments starting 2/15... — read more 

GEM message was clear during his marathon stage pacing the hybrid work model will no longer be accepted therefore a target is on your back. Why? Lord Krause said he's mad at employees since they've not taken RTO serious enough and expected our own... — read more 

Anyone still not planning to RTO? I myself am gonna wait til I get that 60 day warning and only leave as those 60 days expire.

I’m a new-ish Tibco person. I left a decent job for much higher pay at Tibco and accepted the big risk. Tibco people are pi---d at what is happening. Those of us hired for permanent remote work are pi---d at how RTO is being forced on Citrix. I... — read more 

For those B'tches to teach to have s-x and yet professional at work.

What is wrong with you? Are you a sociopath? Don't tell me you're a businessman interested in profit. Do your kids know what a piece of cr-p you are? Maybe we should explain it to them so that they know you're everything they actually hate about the... — read more 

Being under constant stress has unfathomable health consequences for many of us in this company. I am overwhelmed, I have almost no work-life balance, and when I think about it, is it all worth it? - Definitely not.

To all the people that got severance packages, review them carefully… mine had missing weeks and ive heared from other people that their packages were missing weeks and other compensation.. some of them at 40% of the total package… take a close look — read more 

It's been accurately compared to the Hunger Games. Employees are forced into a distribution of top, average and low performers and even if you are working hard and exceeding expectations for your role, if your coworkers are working harder, YOU WILL... — read more 

I have an approved remote work medical accommodation. I’ve also busted my rear at my job. Listen to me, Fat Boy - if I don’t get my promotion because of my medical accommodation, I will sue the company SO BAD my lawsuit will be studied in law... — read more 

At the GEM. Likened it to kids skipping school, or some guy who ran a business, moved to Hawaii, and let the business fail. Other non-sensical things as well. Threatened to fire anyone the wasn't coming back to office. Was pacing back and forth a lot... — read more 

UniGlobalUnion - Union contact Information https://uniglobalunion.org/ Uni Global Union is a worldwide union focusing on tech workers. They are currently working to provide representation for Google employees worldwide. Read more at... — read more 

When you see the blogs this company is throwing on the net. Just trying and trying to keep themselves and their legacy technology relevant, it's just pathetic. Never seen the abuse of community loverboys by a company marketing so clear... — read more 

Does anyone know how these will be paid out?

Wake up, people. He’s bullying you, taking away benefits, most of your bonus and threatening you with losing your job if you don’t come to the office. He’d think twice if he had to battle with a union. I have coworkers who have expressed interest... — read more 

Stack ranking is the law of the land & work-life balance is officially out the window, per TK's statements around employee comp at today's all-hands. To wit, "if you don't want to take that call after 6pm or you don't want to [regularly work thru the... — read more 

"U-uh. I don't want to spend a lot of time on that." I bet you don't

Perhaps someone thinks it's a better option to stay here and wait for severance pay, but I'm really fed up with this place and I can't wait to leave. What I notice is that Citrix on the resume does not seem to help in the least in getting a new... — read more 

The other big policy change is that managers are allowing high-performers, those considered to be skilled talent at risk of leaving CSG, to "unofficially" be allowed to continue to work from home indefinitely. Meanwhile, all other CSG employees... — read more 

After the latest layoff, this place expects way too much from me for how much I'm paid. It looks like somebody at the top honestly thought that cutting half a team would not be noticed because the rest of us would be able to pick up all the extra... — read more