I had a premonition that there would be layoffs. Is there any information on how many people will be affected?

Don't listen to alarmists who are focusing on recent tech layoffs as proof of doom and gloom in our industry. I've been looking at available jobs in the past few weeks and there are still plenty of good options, including a bunch of fully remote... — read more 

What are my chances of being laid off?

Facebook is instructing its engineering managers to identify and weed out their lowest-performing employees as the company seeks to rein in costs during an economic downturn in the long-booming tech... — read more 

Looks like Monday might be the day layoffs will start at Meta. I've heard and read about this in too many places to just ignore it. I wish there was somebody who knows more about what we can expect and who'd be willing to share it with us. Not... — read more 

I know this round will be even harder, but I'm wondering if it's even possible to survive being put on a PIP in normal circumstances? I've asked around, but nobody I know has been through anything similar. Maybe somebody here will be willing to share... — read more 

I left Facebook while it was still Facebook and everybody called me crazy at the time. I didn't care, I could see what was coming. I took a job that pays less but I've been much happier since. I do feel for my old coworkers. I wonder how bad the... — read more 

If there are layoffs, there will be very few. What we will see is a whole bunch of people being put on PIPs which are all but impossible to pass. So instead of paying people severance, employees will find themselves fired for "poor performance" or... — read more 

Richest Billionaires Lose $1.4 Trillion in Worst Half Ever Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg among those with steepest wealth drops Global stock markets plunge as central banks fight... — read more 

Which areas will be primary targets for cuts?

Don't quit on your own. Let them lay you off, then you will get a package. Zuck-a-buck does not want to pay a severance package to anyone. His net worth has been cut in half due to stock nosediving. Stay put till the end. Maybe show up at the office... — read more 

When Zuckerberg openly admits that the company is experiencing "one of the worst downturns in recent history," then you know things are about to turn bad. The reduction in planned hirings of engineers is only the start. Any areas that are not... — read more 

https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/meta-investigating-sandbergs-conduct-4821745/ Uh-oh.. it started finally..

I had been interviewing the last couple of weeks and received an offer just this week, was during the negotiations phase with them around compensation and had it rescinded today, they stated they were freezing hiring and reevaluating their workforce — read more 

I worked as a contractor and I would not wish my experience on anyone. Raising the minimum wage for all U.S. contract workers were an expected move, but how satisfying is it given the rise in the cost of living?

So, do not worry. Already accepted Meta offers are still being honored!

Do you think there will be layoffs at Reality Labs? If yes, how many?

Prove me that I am wrong.. I was bleeding purple and now blue..

I know that no one knows for sure, but perhaps someone has a little more detailed insight when layoffs could happen. Someone here said it probably wouldn't be before June. I try not to worry in advance, but it’s always good to be prepared. — read more 

Facebook-owner Meta is reportedly cutting several projects from its Reality Labs division, which houses the company’s hardware and metaverse initiatives, according to Reuters. It is currently unknown which projects will be scrapped, though Meta... — read more 

https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-meta-insiders-concerned-layoffs-are-coming-hiring-freeze-2022-5

I could not happen to a better group of people. You all must check your morals at the door to draw a paycheck for Meta - Facebook!

Is it true that Contract Workers (CWs) are being laid off this week? What does it mean for the employees?

Is this round of layoffs going to affect people who are in HR? If yes, do you know how deep will the cut go? BTW, the cuts have started already.

Heard from a D1 at Facebook that Facebook will layoff ~12% of its staff. He stated that slowing growth and declining users especially in core Facebook platform is accelerating.

This was my dream job. I am still happy with the compensation for my work, but I feel too exhausted. Lately I've been thinking if it's worth dealing with so much stress?

How’s the company morale after these recent stock dips and recession talk? Is it safe for new joiners?

RIP. They have started hiring a lot of indian recruiters who are absolutely corrupt. East coast locations like ATL are horrible work environments where employees get nothing important done. It's over. I'm so glad I left last year. Politics are... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/peter-thiel-to-step-down-from-facebook-parent-metas-board-11644268545

You don't lose that much money in one day and not do something drastic to appease the shareholders. You just don't. I'm thinking we'll be hearing about major layoffs soon since that's the quickest way to make significant cost cuts. I'll be shocked if... — read more 

My bad...$230 BILLION...what's the difference between a bunch of grifters?

Has anyone looked at the quarterly results in more detail? It's a little worrying. Though I must say it didn't surprise me at all. Will the trend of losing daily users continue?

Did recent stock crash impact RSUs?

If so, it sure looks like we are headed closer to... — read more 

I was offered an interview in FB for Data Scientist position on numerous occasions by multiple recruiters in the last two years to the point I feel almost harassed with constant emails and Linkedin messages coming from various individuals. For two... — read more 

New protections for California employees: After this law takes effect (January 1, 2022) if a worker chooses to speak about an experience, companies will be prevented from enforcing nondisclosure agreements and non disparagement clauses. Any reports... — read more 

I'm betting you that the pivot to Meta will be accompanied by a restructuring of some kind. That's the whole point of it, I think. I'm wondering how that'll affect the employees. Facebook is not trigger happy when it comes to layoffs but I'm starting... — read more 

What do you do when the name of your company is dragged through the mud (with good reasons) for months? You certainly don't improve your practices. What you do is change the name to meta (or metaverse, or whatever.) That should help with your image... — read more 

...other than 1 or 2 courageous whistleblowers?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-services-are-used-to-spread-religious-hatred-in-india-internal-documents-show-11635016354?mod=hp_lead_pos1 Need to get out of this company ASAP before this boat sinks, I suggest if your intelligent you do the... — read more