#jobhopping

Remember when you'd apply and actually hear back? Not anymore. Now all I get is silence. And most of the jobs on LinkedIn aren't even real. They're phantom postings that go nowhere. The only way I see people actually getting hired is through networking. Someone knows someone who knows someone. That's it. The economy is really bad and the old methods don't work anymore.

Southeastern Pennsylvania saw a significant increase in job eliminations. Companies removed 2,800 positions during the initial three months. The number of businesses making cuts was lower. However, these fewer entities caused greater overall job losses. This indicates a concentrated impact on the workforce.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/04/19/philadelphia-job-losses-first-quarter.html

There’s a poll floating around what’s the worst job at Dell? Not lowest pay just the most thankless, grind it out, low impact role. The one nobody really wants to admit they’ve had.

Wonder if this will happen at Chevron.

New Jersey experienced a rise in layoffs during Q1 2026. Employers announced nearly 4,800 job cuts through March. This marks a 30.7 percent increase from Q1 2025. JP Morgan Chase, UBS, and Fiserv led the announced reductions. Reckitt Benckiser and Novartis also eliminated positions.

https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/nj-job-losses-significantly-through-1st-quarter-2026

Layoffs in the life sciences sector are increasing again. This follows a decrease in job cuts at the end of 2025. Fourteen companies in life sciences announced job reductions. These reductions impacted over 745 workers in Massachusetts. All these job losses happened during Q1 2026.

https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/biotech-layoffs-return-mass-life-science-firms-cut-745-jobs-in-q1/3928398/

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They hired me based on one description and the actual job is totally different. All those interviews and assessments were basically irrelevant. I'm doing work that wasn't even mentioned. If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have accepted the job in the first place.

The Land Of Dots job cartel is for real.

I read about it here and elsewhere and thought, Ha, No.

I've seen multiple promotions and none of them make any sense.

Job Level 7 promotion to Squad Leader. She can't function in Excel, and got promoted from Level 4 to a Level 7 in less than 5 years.

Fidelity has been colonized.

https://www.businessinsider.com/read-oracle-layoff-email-employees-job-cuts-2026-3

Daddy is setting the bar pretty high for junior.

It’s heartbreaking. Do they even stop to think about how many lives they’ve turned upside down with this?

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits decreased last week. The total reached 787,000 claims. This indicates a slight easing of job losses. However, job cuts persist at elevated levels. The overall job market still faces significant challenges.

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/economy/jobless-claims-drop-787000-layoffs-remain-high/

Zety's new analysis tracked U.S. tech company layoffs. The study covered job cuts between 2023 and 2025. Many companies conducted multiple rounds of layoffs. 27% of companies had two or more layoff events. Most repeat layoffs occurred within 12 months of the first.

https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/03/25/study-exposes-repeat-layoffs-across-u-s-tech-companies/180189/

Every week my job drifts a little further from what I was actually hired to do. At this point I’m basically in a completely different role, and nobody’s said a word about it. No conversation, no training, no change to my title or pay. I’ve brought it up, and nothing changes. What even is this place?

The CCMA plant in Calvert City announced layoffs. Over one hundred employees will be affected by this decision. The company cited financial struggles as the reason for the job reductions. This news impacts the local industrial workforce.

Calvert City, KY

https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/local-industrial-plant-announces-layoffs-campaign-promotes-safe-practices-for-babies/article_71229bac-8b5a-4abb-a7c9-6768fea631cd.html

Colorado experienced 5,612 layoffs in 2025. This number represents a 55 percent increase from 2023. Safeway led all companies with 617 job losses. These layoffs resulted from the closure of ten grocery stores. Tech, grocery, and healthcare sectors were most impacted.

https://www.westword.com/news/colorado-companies-most-employee-layoffs-2025-40827083/

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi offered a stark view on AI's impact. He stated many executives privately admit AI will displace millions of jobs. Khosrowshahi estimates AI could replace 70-80% of human work. He acknowledged autonomous vehicles will eventually fulfill most Uber trips. This candid assessment contrasts with public statements from other tech leaders.

https://moneywise.com/news/top-stories/dara-khosrowshahi-uber-ceo-says-execs-are-lying-about-ai

BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland appeared on WISN-TV Channel 12. He discussed recent business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. Topics included the closure of Rare Steakhouse in downtown Milwaukee. Major layoffs at two Sturtevant companies were also highlighted. Cree Lighting is eliminating 172 jobs, and United Natural Foods is cutting 443 jobs.

Sturtevant, Wisconsin

https://biztimes.com/biztimes-editor-talks-on-channel-12-about-the-closure-of-rare-steakhouse-and-major-layoffs-in-sturtevant/

Stanislaus County faces significant job losses from recent company closures. Del Monte Foods is closing its Modesto fruit cannery, impacting approximately 1,800 workers. Advanced Linen Service in Patterson laid off 89 employees following its sale. First Brands Group also closed its Patterson distribution center, eliminating 98 positions. Workforce development agencies are helping displaced individuals find new employment.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/stanislaus-county-hit-recent-layoffs-000000607.html

Nestlé announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally. New CEO Philipp Navratil is implementing these changes. The company expects to save approximately $3.7 billion. This cost-savings goal is set to be achieved by the end of 2027. The job reductions include 12,000 office positions and 4,000 factory roles.

https://www.aol.com/articles/nestl-slash-16-000-jobs-143041973.html

New Jersey employers announced nearly 4,000 job cuts in the first two months of 2026. Amazon alone expects to cut over 800 jobs across several New Jersey counties. JPMorgan Chase and Citibank also filed notices impacting hundreds of banking positions. Bristol Myers Squibb and health insurers like Blue Cross Blue Shield will also reduce staff. An economics professor views these figures as small relative to the state's overall economy.

https://www.nj.com/news/2026/03/as-thousands-face-layoffs-in-nj-these-are-the-jobs-that-are-going-away.html

U.S. jobless benefit applications saw a slight decline. They fell by 1,000 to 213,000. This occurred despite a generally weakening labor market. High-profile firms like Amazon announced recent layoffs. The job market shows slow hiring and few firings.

https://www.wral.com/news/ap/7d748-us-applications-for-unemployment-benefits-inch-down-to-213-000-as-layoffs-remain-stable/

Does anyone have any details on how many jobs will be lost, when and which roles will go first because of kroger capability centre?

I've started making a list of jobs I'd rather do than stay here. Stocking shelves overnight. Washing dishes at a diner. Answering complaints for a utility company. All of them sound amazing compared to one more shift in this place. That's where I'm at right now.

CEOs are increasingly implementing job cuts. Economic uncertainty and cost reduction are primary drivers. January saw the highest number of corporate layoffs since 2009. Wall Street often rewards companies that announce staff reductions. Some leaders also cite AI-driven efficiencies for workforce changes.

https://www.businessinsider.com/ceos-make-job-cuts-worries-about-economy-and-ai-impacts-2026-3

Younger people figured it out. You have to move around to get ahead. Companies aren't loyal so why should we be. Stay a few years and go. Nobody under forty five is getting a gold watch.

Global bank Morgan Stanley announced significant job cuts. The cuts impact three percent of its global employees. The company cited changing business priorities and individual job performance. These reductions follow similar moves by other large firms. Layoffs affect investment banking, wealth management, and investment management divisions.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/huge-layoffs-continue-tech-finance-135217128.html

I am leaving for another position soon. Saw my current role posted for internal applicants listed one grade level lower than my current grade level.
Has anyone else seen this happen before?

Ten. Frigging. Months. And I'm not optimistic it'll even pan out. I've lost count of the resumes, the outreach, the recruiters. Fake job posts, dead ends everywhere. There were moments I wanted to give up, just let whatever happen, happen. I thought I'd find some calm despite the endless layoffs. Instead, I just wound myself up tighter.

You can't open LinkedIn without being hit with so, so many of those. The thought of entering the job market in current conditions is terrifying, to say the least.

Can someone clarify whether or not we are getting stock grants? I want to know whether to start applying elsewhere or not

Wescom Financial is planning 72 permanent layoffs. These job cuts will be effective April 21, 2026. California WARN records confirm this information. The layoffs are spread across 18 company locations. Anaheim will see the largest single-site impact.

https://www.cutoday.info/Fresh-Today/Wescom-Financial-Slates-72-Layoffs-State-Records-Show

https://www.advisorhub.com/layoffs-hit-citi-jpmorgan-wells-fargo-and-lpl/

Seriously. Just look at LinkedIn profiles of past upper management and others and you'll see how they took jobs in the industry immediately.

https://youtu.be/VlfpfttvatQ?si=I_LgN8bn8RqFvj4U

I see many saying they quit for a better paying remote job, and I have to ask, where? Trust me, I've been looking and coming up with nothing. Both seem pretty unbelievable with the current job market.

Nobody talks about how job hunting starts to eat at you after a while. You send out applications and hear nothing, and eventually you start questioning your own abilities. I used to know what I brought to a team. Now I'm not so sure. How do you hold onto your sense of self when the market keeps rejecting you?

Washington state experienced a significant number of job layoffs during January. The state ranked third nationally for the highest volume of these workforce reductions. The technology sector was particularly hard hit by these job cuts across the state. This indicates a challenging start to the year for employment within the region. No specific companies were named as the headline points to a broader industry trend.

https://www.khq.com/news/washington-ranks-3rd-in-u-s-for-january-job-layoffs-tech-hit-hard/article_68ea874d-909f-48c5-a777-dab0c6d879c5.html

Roseburg Forest Products initiated another layoff round. This round affects about 146 positions. The Riddle plywood facility is impacted. Job losses now total almost 400 since September. Environmental regulations are a cited factor for industry changes.

https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/roseburg-rep-responds-to-more-roseburg-forest-products-layoffs-293440/

I applied tons of Dallas, Florida Market but none was being get updated or not being called. Are these just plain BS posting?

I have applied to 200+ jobs in the past 1-2 months and I’ve heard nothing back, not even rejections. Where are people applying for jobs and actually hearing back for interview requests? I am a Business Analyst with a data skillset.