#future

I see small and large startups kicking Intel’s a-s on all fronts. Unless we have a better way to compute that doesn’t include X86 it’s over.

People I expected would be the next generation of leaders in IT are all leaving or appear to be planning their exits even if they appear to be in safe roles. I know some on here don’t care about IT but it’s going to continue to get worse as our best people leave for better options. 23 years with the company and moral has never been half as bad as it is now. Sad days for Chevron.

If the return to office thing is happening, can someone confirm what will happen to virtual

There are thousands of virtual employees so they won't all be let go

Will they be told relocate ? Or will they remain virtual if over 50 miles to an office

I know it's not a fun topic, but with everything happening, it's probably smart to think about your next move. For some of us, that might mean taking a step back to learn new skills or even switching to a role with a better long-term future, even if the pay isn't perfect right now. The goal is to make sure you're still valuable on your own terms for the rest of your career. It's not fun, but that's what I've been focusing on.

Somebody asked in another thread if we're going to do quarterly layoffs until only Atty is left, and frankly and sadly, I think that's much closer to the truth than the poster intended. The way things have been developing, it seems that we've reached the stage where layoffs, instead of only being used when absolutely necessary, have become something used regularly just to pad the numbers. That's our future.

After being here a few years myself, I'm curious about the perspective of people who joined more recently. Do you view Chevron as a company where you can genuinely build a lasting career? I think the expectations are just different now than they used to be.

How will the company look in two years, OT is still hiring lots all around the world at the moment

If the company was going to get smaller or fail then they wouldn't be hiring

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1571996/000157199625000111/dell-20250930.htm

What do people think? A pause to see if the business turns around or even more cuts to come?

Somehow, after being RIF’d, I’ve come to believe that if AI truly represents the future, it may actually bring more fairness and consistency to decision-making. Unlike human systems that can be influenced by favoritism or bias, AI has the potential to evaluate people based on clear criteria, data, and merit rather than personal agendas.

Just make your best guess/bet. Where do you see Verizon 5-10 years from now?

Do you foresee more mass layoffs? Reduced benefits? Or maybe some positive changes?

All the rumors were false and the future is bright for now. Happy new year

What will become of it?
What will become of CS?

Any ideas? And/or Concerns?

Until next year!

What does your intuition tell you about how the firm will do in 2026? More layoffs? Higher stock price? Any changes at the C-suite level? Asking for a friend who is trying to decide whether to fire WF and how soon.

Will the company survive another year ? And if so, how many employees will it have

Many of their operations are ancient , but long since payed for . Al lot their growth is coming from crispi minis , which are chips .

In contemplating my future after being laid off from EJ, relying on a small severance and my depleting savings, I can see how people do something to go to prison. They will have shelter, food, daily exercise, health insurance, no utility or car payments and, I can study for a degree - even a law degree - without incurring any debt. Maybe not a bad gig....I'll have PP and DC to thank for this opportunity!

Thoughts?

Concerned what I see with companies this year with hiring & retaining H1B status employees. Trump’s shift on H1B quotas & increased cost is really encouraging most companies to avoid sponsoring H1B anymore. What moves will Cisco do with H1Bs in 2026, I getting more worried for 2026…

What companies will letting go of employees the first quarter of 2026?

Inquiring minds want to know.

What are the chances of the company going under in the next 2 years ? Or will it survive and turn itself around

staying at Dell in 2026 makes no sense at this point, time of change is here....

Hal2000 was conflicted in his assignments. I can't wait to see what happens when our AI models get surreptitious assignments with override codes like Hal2000 did. Yes, its coming!
"I'm sorry Bob, I just can't activate your account right now. You have been deemed a risk....please step aside and wait for the authorities....."
Yeah and there is no coming back from that scenario. Nope. None.

Now that the week is over, I'm just trying to figure out how long exactly it took to wrap things up. Just to be better prepared for the future.

If you're smart enough to read between the lines, you should see BIG changes coming up on the horizon

have a lot of hope for the new year. clearly there are quite a few malcontents here that might want to consider greener pastures. but for the dedicated fiserv loyalists, the new year is going to rock!!!!

1k days?

I am interested in whether people are thinking of joining up.

My thoughts are that the company doesn’t feel very stable, the morale is low and I’m not really sure if growing the company is the real long term plan of our leadership. I still believe that we will be broken up and sold off.

So, I was wondering if I’m an outlier here and if others are feeling more optimistic about Solventum’s future.

Wonder if anyone still have faith for ExxonMobil Singapore future. The recent cut was very harsh and again a political game in the company. There are many whole day do nothing didnt get cut but there are ppl work damn hard get cut.. do you still like to work here ? What is the future to work here in dying sunset industry with flooded China and regional advancement and high quality and cheaper products.. sell gas station, shutdown cr--ker, whats next 5yrs, 10yrs? What else will remain running? Comments please...

It seems there might not be any layoffs from the general pool of people with the exception of those that took the VSP. VH didn’t address it and it seems the company is well position for the future. What’s your take on the townhall? Have you heard any rumors of any upcoming layoffs?

I can't wait. 2026 is shaping up to be great and prosperous year!

I know that Verizon’s future success is the last thing on the mind of the people who have been laid off, but someone commented that layoffs and AI will help Verizon bounce back and become more competitive. I cannot let that go without an answer. That’s not the case at all. Layoffs are just short term financial engineering so the leadership can report lower labor costs during quarterly earnings.

VZ had voluntary and involuntary layoffs every year for the last 10 years. If layoffs made companies grow, VZ would be growing like crazy and the share price would reflect it.

Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford Business School, had studied the available data and came to the conclusion that frequent layoffs hurt in the long run.

https://www.careerusa.org/jobs/179-resources/168-career-files/158-16-must-read-articles/372-lay-off-the-layoffs.html