#encouragement

I've decided it's in my best financial interest and after looking at my entire career here that I should wait until they at least offer an interest in leaving. I'll have the 6 month severance and enough time to find another job of which skills are in high demand and with military background could go back into private contractor. Good luck everyone!

Stressing over layoffs won't change a thing.

To Everyone at AT&T —
Let’s be real: the work you do doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. But when a first responder radios for backup, when a kid submits a college application from his phone because it’s the only device he has, when a family connects across the country on a holiday — that happens because of you. That’s not a small thing. That’s the whole thing.
AT&T has lasted this long because it keeps finding people who actually give a damn. You’re those people.
And you get to do it in Dallas — a city that, like this company, doesn’t apologize for its ambition. Great food, real people, a skyline that earns its keep. There’s a reason headquarters landed here.
The road ahead is real work. But so is the team beside you, and so is the investment this company is making in your future — not as a talking point, but as an actual commitment.
Now go make something happen today. Millions of people are counting on the connection only you can provide

Hope you survive the upcoming mass layoffs

I get that being played off can be really stressful. More so now than ever companies are showing us how little we all matter. If you’re on the finance side of Fidelity, have you ever given thought to using your skills for yourself instead of a company? I did two years ago and have been doing well since. Just some food for thought

Don't doubt yourself. And never let any corporation make you question your professional worth or what you've achieved.

I finally started a new role last month. It took me six months of applying and interviewing to get here. The market is brutal right now. Just wanted to say not to give up if you're looking to leave, as tempting and as discouraging as it may seem at times.

I'm not. I've been too chicken to quit on my own, so if they do it for me, and I get severance, even better.

I already got let go but I was anticipating the first Monday in May anyway. I wish you all the best

For those being laid off in risk, you know this bank is still in disarray. Risk a huge mess.

Take the opportunity to escalate what you have seen to the OCC. Detail the events.

Don’t focus on DF telling everyone to “play with AI in your jobs” with minimal to no governance. Report the big stuff. Ops Risk/RCSA. Compliance.

And whatever comes, take care of yourselves. No stress. No self-doubt. None of this is your fault.

Don't be discouraged if you are impacted today. Think of it like a new beginning ✨️

Think of someone you know that is extremely talented and experienced. Not the kind you look at and say “yeah, they’re pretty good”, but the kind you look at and wonder how they even do it. People of that caliber were let go today, so whatever happens, know it probably has nothing to do with your performance or you personally, it’s not your fault. Hold your head high and welcome the next chapter.

Tomorrow will be terrible! Wish the best for you all.
Be brave.

I hope everyone is well, and GK and the Management Committee - if you see this, I hope you go to therapy and heal your ruthless souls.

im an engineer and i was let go in 2022
i was at nike for over 10 years, loved the campus, the people, everything, i still love nike
it was definitely stressful since i have a family
after 6-7 months after the layoff, i found a job, its at a start up,
the pay is less, but im 100% remote, theres no political drama and theres no wasted work.
i know its easy for me to say as im not facing what everyone is facing right now but i just want to say,
there is life outside of nike.
the market is sh-t right now, but there is work out there, contract roles, start ups, temporary roles
i wish everyone the best
good luck

I get it, times are rough and leadership feels like it’s changing direction every other week. That frustration is real.

But having been through this at other companies, here’s a different take:

• Stop staring at the stock price every day. It’s noise. Focus on what actually drives it long-term... and whether leadership is doing anything meaningful about that.
• If you’re grade 40+, speak up about what moves the needle. Honestly, even at grade 30: same applies. You might not be shipping a billion-dollar idea, but you can still improve things where you are.
• And seriously, stop doom-scrolling this site daily. It’s the same handful of bitter folks on repeat. That cycle doesn’t help; quite the contrary and it definitely won’t make you feel better.

Not saying things are great. Just do your part and maybe things will eventually get better

good luck and so long, thanks for all the fish

My team (including me) just got RIF

No matter what happens, remember that you are the best. If you go, if I go, doesn't matter, we made great things happen. Wherever you land, take these friendships and experiences with you and make great things happen once again. Until we meet again.

The real number of layoffs in Jeff Simon's org just on 3/24 is roughly 600, not 400 as reported in other threads.

But don't worry, the India build out is full steam ahead. Shamelessly, they even got rid of people who went to India to help stand up the office.

Good luck to everyone.

Many of the posts have views in the 3000 plus range today alone. It seems that people are sharing this site. There is power in sharing accurate information. There is another call tomorrow. Would someone attending please post about it? Be kind to yourselves, you deserve it.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

Just know it’s a normal thing here at OT, nothing you did wrong.

Onwards and upwards

Especially those who really couldn't afford to lose their jobs right now. I see that a lot of seniors have been impacted. He-l-bent on destroying institutional knowledge. Boggles the mind.

I wish you good luck and safe travels during this time of conflict.

Don't sweat it, there is life after a layoff.

Keep a positive attitude and you will overcome this minor setback.

I talked with a friend in private equity (He works at Blackwell) and he says that CST will soon be spun off to private equity. So just like Diabetes, folks that work at CST - you can expect to soon work for a spin off. Also FWIW, the company name has already been decided, it will be Aible. Good luck!

I was the author of the maybe layoffs thread last year where everyone mentioned that I was trolling. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jmakfz6x

I was impacted, but in good spirits now since it took me a couple of months to find another role. I am giving my perspective and guidance to those who maybe affected next month.

If something feels off start applying immediately to other jobs, that is what help me achieve a faster turnaround in this job market. Those who got poor performance reviews out of nowhere with little to no warning helped me understand that except for family, no one is to be trusted.

When you are in the call with HR remain calm say that you will look over the severance package and leave. You'll have a few days to sign it with a clear head. Always have your keys, wallet, phone, and other with you at all time.

If applicable look at your state unemployment laws for additional income, but do watch how much taxes are withheld.

If you get a job offer, take it then keep applying for other roles or better yet apply internally once in so you get a job that matches your skill set. I REPEAT TAKE IT!

Get your medical checkups now! FSA used it.

You will get a message from old teammates about your status, but this is not a checkup. It is a check to see where you end up and some will be jealous to hear where you end up.

Trust your gut.

You are nothing more to any company than a line on a spreadsheet. They look at the cost of keeping you as an employee versus the cost of dumping you. A company accountant ran an algorythm on a speadsheet and you are choosen. You may have has a less than stellar review 5 years ago aka your boss is toxic. Perhaps your department is a cost center that needs to be trimmed to improve the balance sheet, or you make over the median salary for someone in your band. They often outsource to replace IT departments and marketing/sales. They could cut staff as a way to hide losses, without admitting it to the street. What ever the cause you are gone. Do the stages of grief, own it, but keep moving.

When Unilever laid me off 20 years ago, I had small children, alimony, and lots of bills. I drank th corporate Kool-Aid back then. I had to su-k it up and make finding a job my job. I worked retail while I looked, I did odd freelance jobs to keep my skills up. I did take another job at a lower salary 2 years later at another insurance company, then went to Cigna. The thing was, I survived, and when I felt the enviornment at Cigna had nothing left to offer me after 5 years, I put out my resume and moved on. I fired Cigna. I realized my job doesn't define me. I depend on me, not a company. It was a tough journey that humbled me. I survived and then I thrived.

SBG is getting hit. Good luck everyone

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th. Good luck everyone.

Good luck. So very sad that this is the way.

I've over doubled my net worth in the past year while working at Xerox.

I'm not here to boast. I'm simply here to say that, despite job instability, you can set goals, improve your life, and grow your finances.

My salary is modest.

Attitude + Aptitude largely sets our Altitude. Toss in Focus and Perseverance and you have the formula for surviving a layoff and prospering well beyond it.

If I can do it on my salary, anyone can. What Steve does or doesn't do doesn't affect me anymore - and, frankly, I couldn't care less. I took from him his power to hurt me.

Anyway, I pray that everyone here has an awesome year. Let's nail our 2026 goals while Xerox sinks.

Please share updates here. It's been incredibly hard to follow what's happening. Good luck to everyone.

Maybe all the downvoting and “you’re crazy” commenting people trolling us will listen. This is easily the 8th time this site has accurately reported when layoffs would occur. It’s not to panic people. It’s to help us prepare. Prepare for transitioning, finances, prepare resumes, start looking at job market. While some may already be doing that, many have a wild fear of change and don’t.

Please let this be your wake up call. You need to be plugged in to your network, expanding it, strengthening it. You need to be touching your resume every couple weeks.

I’ve received four separate inquiries from different parts of the organization asking whether I have any open positions. One came from HR—they emailed me saying the individual was identified as a top performer and asked me to review their résumé for potential fit. If I decline an interview, I have to provide a reason, and HR has pushed back on my explanations in the past.
Another inquiry came from a department I’ve partnered with on projects, another from a direct report advocating for a former colleague, and the last came from a Director who was saying goodbye. In her farewell message, she asked us to keep her and her team in mind and included a brief summary of the three employees who were impacted.
I’m on the UnitedHealthcare side, and I want to say this to you: don’t feel embarrassed to reach out to colleagues and share your résumé. My boss and I always prioritize candidates who have been laid off—I’ve hired many people this way. Most of us understand what you’re going through, because today it’s you, but tomorrow it could be any of us.
Wishing you all strength and momentum as you move forward. You’re capable, you’re resilient, and better opportunities are ahead.

Hope CEO reassures them not to fear about their jobs and give them the holidays back. Take care of people and they will take care of business. Say nice motivating words, it will energize them. Please, I beg.

We’ll get through this together.

I escaped recently and everything - and I mean everything - is better. Not every company micromanages its employees or has a toxic environment. It might not be easy to get a job these days but if you keep trying, it's 100% worth it in the end. I'm a new man.

Early touchbase. Guess this is it. Good luck everyone.