#layoff

I'm actually looking forward to the first decent weekend in forever, and to never touching healthcare again. Got an interview next week for something completely different at a small company. Wish me luck. And do yourselves a favor, find something else.

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.

Doesn't really matter, I suppose, they're coming eventually. A heads-up would be nice, though. Rumors are all over the place.

Anyone hear of eliminations? Heard of people being let go today Friday May 1…..

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees Thursday that the company's planned layoffs stem from a surge in AI capital spending, and declined to rule out additional job cuts beyond those already announced.

https://qz.com/meta-zuckerberg-layoffs-ai-spending-cuts-050126

Instead I'm spending my evenings learning everything I can AI-related and working on a new certification. I don't know when hiring will pick back up, but I want to have my resume ready and my skills updated when it does. That's about all I can do as we all wait to be laid off.

therefore all they do is layoff here and layoff there.

Nike should be ready to take their sales down as low as $35 billions a year.

Start from the scratch. Because once Nike has their marbles together it will be matter of time because sales shot up above $50.00

An unnamed USPS contractor in Houston faces potential job cuts. Approximately 50 local positions could be eliminated. These potential layoffs are expected in the Houston area. The decision follows recent rule changes by USPS. These changes affect contracted trucking providers.

Houston, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/04/30/southern-mail-service-potential-layoffs-usps.html

Six companies announced layoffs impacting 736 Wisconsin workers in April. This number represents a decrease from March's 1,082 layoffs. Wisconsin's unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in March. This rate remains lower than the national average of 4.3%. Several firms, including Polaris and Regal Rexnord, contributed to these job reductions.

Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/05/01/polaris-regal-rexnord-other-companies-laid-off-workers-in-march/89861174007/

Manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin decreased by 8,600 in 2025. This data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. No major facility closings or mass layoffs occurred. Retirements and workers changing jobs contributed to the decline. Some manufacturers still struggle to fill open positions.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/04/28/why-wisconsin-lost-thousands-of-manufacturing-jobs-in-2025/89646609007/

Virtex is an electronics manufacturer. The company is based in Texas. It plans to close its Menomonee Falls plant. This closure will affect 91 jobs. The Menomonee Falls plant will cease operations.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2026/04/30/virtex-menomonee-falls-warn-closure.html

Ryder Integrated Logistics will lay off 151 employees. These layoffs affect two facilities in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company's customer contract was not renewed. Affected employees will cease Ryder employment on June 30. A new provider plans to operate the sites and retain staff.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

https://www.nbc26.com/greenbay/ryder-to-lay-off-151-green-bay-employees-after-contract-ends

Expected May-July layoffs. Any insights into what orgs?

Cboe Global Markets is eliminating approximately 20% of its workforce. This restructuring aims to focus on core exchange businesses. Approximately one in five employees received layoff notices Friday. The company is also selling its Canadian and Australian operations. This realignment is expected to save $20 to $25 million in 2026.

https://qz.com/cboe-layoffs-workforce-reduction-core-businesses-050126

With the announcement this morning that they're sending so many people to the bench at the end of the BID contract on May 18th, I'm fully expecting a layoff of several hundred people shortly thereafter. Time on the bench before getting a lack of work letter hasn't been very long in recent history.

Integration news letter states in the FAQs that org model to be complete at the end of Q2 which "in other cases, the changes may put some roles at risk of being eliminated".

It's time to say the quiet part out loud. Have you ever wondered why upper leadership are so terrible at their roles, have no expertise related to their core functions, and can hardly string together a coherent sentence? It's because they were never qualified to begin with. VPs, Sr. Directors, Directors, etc., they're school mates, college roommates, they attend the same church. That incompetent Associate Director who somehow gets away with doing no work at all? Well, the VP just so happens to be his uncle Dave. Uncle Dave even fashioned the role description with his nephew in mind. The truth is that...you never had a chance.

The recruiters are aligning the resumes of their friends and families to hiring manager specifications, and influencing the hiring decisions. Think you're a perfect fit for the role? Well, so does the recruiter. So much so, that they ensure your resume isn't seen by a hiring manager. It's important for them to quell the competition, after all.

Nepotism and Cronyism aren't new, but have increased in this abysmal job market. If you're not getting interviews, you aren't to blame. If you're making it to the final rounds of interviews but have no luck, it’s because you're being used by the hiring manager to meet an interview quota...they were never genuinely interested in you.

For all you overachievers who are excellent at your roles, your leadership feels the same way—which is precisely why you're being blocked from promotion. They want you to remain right where you are.

So, don't blame yourself. You're not imagining things and you haven't done anything wrong. You are just navigating a system that was never made for you to win. The good managers who support their teams are purged while Incompetence reigns supreme. But don't give up. If VP uncle Dave is trying to squeeze his niece or nephew into that management role...let's not make it easy for him 😉.

It's time to say the quiet part out loud. Have you ever wondered why upper leadership are so terrible at their roles, have no expertise related to their core functions, and can hardly string together a coherent sentence? It's because they were never qualified to begin with. VPs, Sr. Directors, Directors, etc., they're school mates, college roommates, they attend the same church. That incompetent Associate Director who somehow gets away with doing no work at all? Well, the VP just so happens to be his uncle Dave. Uncle Dave even fashioned the role description with his nephew in mind. The truth is that...you never had a chance.

The recruiters are aligning the resumes of their friends and families to hiring manager specifications, and influencing the hiring decisions. Think you're a perfect fit for the role? Well, so does the recruiter. So much so, that they ensure your resume isn't seen by a hiring manager. It's important for them to quell the competition, after all.

Nepotism and Cronyism aren't new, but have increased in this abysmal job market. If you're not getting interviews, you aren't to blame. If you're making it to the final rounds of interviews but have no luck, it’s because you're being used by the hiring manager to meet an interview quota...they were never genuinely interested in you.

For all you overachievers who are excellent at your roles, your leadership feels the same way—which is precisely why you're being blocked from promotion. They want you to remain right where you are.

So, don't blame yourself. You're not imagining things and you haven't done anything wrong. You are just navigating a system that was never made for you to win. The good managers who support their teams are purged while Incompetence reigns supreme. But don't give up. If VP uncle Dave is trying to squeeze his niece or nephew into that management role...let's not make it easy for him 😉.

It's time to say the quiet part out loud. Have you ever wondered why upper leadership are so terrible at their roles, have no expertise related to their core functions, and can hardly string together a coherent sentence? It's because they were never qualified to begin with. VPs, Sr. Directors, Directors, etc., they're school mates, college roommates, they attend the same church. That incompetent Associate Director who somehow gets away with doing no work at all? Well, the VP just so happens to be his uncle Dave. Uncle Dave even fashioned the role description with his nephew in mind. The truth is that...you never had a chance.

The recruiters are aligning the resumes of their friends and families to hiring manager specifications, and influencing the hiring decisions. Think you're a perfect fit for the role? Well, so does the recruiter. So much so, that they ensure your resume isn't seen by a hiring manager. It's important for them to quell the competition, after all.

Nepotism and Cronyism aren't new, but have increased in this abysmal job market. If you're not getting interviews, you aren't to blame. If you're making it to the final rounds of interviews but have no luck, it’s because you're being used by the hiring manager to meet an interview quota...they were never genuinely interested in you.

For all you overachievers who are excellent at your roles, your leadership feels the same way—which is precisely why you're being blocked from promotion. They want you to remain right where you are.

So, don't blame yourself. You're not imagining things and you haven't done anything wrong. You are just navigating a system that was never made for you to win. The good managers who support their teams are purged while Incompetence reigns supreme. But don't give up. If VP uncle Dave is trying to squeeze his niece or nephew into that management role...let's not make it easy for him 😉.

A group of R&D managers just got laid off, USA.

Looking at who was let go, I saw some patterns and it was hard for me to see this:

• Function-specific: projects that weren't critical (anymore) or at the tail end of the delivery
• Location specific: ATC, PTC, remote, etc.

A smaller group of people in critical roles were also let go. This is just my theory and my opinion: They either had a salary hard to justify for what they do, or were hard to work with (or both)

They have been laying off various engineers in software development and electrical/biomedical design teams for a couple weeks now. Not sure when it will be over.

They are also planning on laying off members of various avionics teams.

23 Employees at JLG on 4/23/2026

Who is the actual global head? how does this work? they plan layoffs?

Yanfeng International announced 155 permanent layoffs. The layoffs affect its Chattanooga plant on Bonnyshire Drive. This action likely means the plant's complete closure. Economists view this as part of a broader industry slowdown. More than 500 jobs will be permanently laid off in the area by June.

Chattanooga, Tenn.

https://www.wdef.com/yangfeng-announces-155-permanent-layoffs-in-chattanooga/

Church & Dwight Inc. announced 195 employee layoffs. These job cuts are planned for June 30. The affected facility is in Jackson Township, York County. This information was filed in a state WARN notice. The company manufactures personal care and household goods.

Jackson Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.eveningsun.com/story/money/2026/04/30/york-county-plant-announces-nearly-200-layoffs-in-june-2026/89881235007/

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet next week. Trustees are set to consider approving significant employee layoffs. These proposed reductions include certificated and classified positions. The board will also review new union contract agreements. These agreements propose salary increases and a one-time bonus for employees.

Sonoma, California

https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/04/30/votes-on-layoffs-union-contracts-on-sonoma-valley-unified-board-agenda/

Ysleta Independent School District faces a significant budget deficit. Superintendent Xavier De La Torre is considering future layoffs for 2027. This possibility stems from declining student enrollment and state funding losses. The district hopes a November tax ratification election will boost revenue. YISD previously offered separation incentives, with 160 teachers accepting.

El Paso, Texas

https://elpasomatters.org/2026/04/30/ysleta-yisd-vatre-tax-ratification-election-layoffs-enrollment-teacher-attrition/

The Harrisburg Jewish Federation faces financial difficulties. Its campus operations are no longer sustainable. This situation will result in upcoming layoffs. The organization must address its viability. Employee reductions are anticipated soon.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

https://www.abc27.com/video/harrisburg-jewish-federation-campus-unsustainable-layoffs-loom/11750400/

Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone announced upcoming layoffs. The city faces a $2.5 million budget deficit. Six to seven full-time positions will be eliminated. Rising health insurance costs are the primary cause. The city will balance its budget through these cuts and free cash.

Attleboro, Massachusetts

https://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/mayor-says-layoffs-planned-in-attleboro/article_e32df097-c7e1-4132-92fa-38f33be511bc.html

Portland experienced a significant job decline in 2025. This loss is largely attributed to struggles at Intel and Nike. Intel announced 4,500 layoffs, and Nike announced 740 layoffs. These job cuts stem from internal company decisions and market challenges. The article argues these issues, not local business climate, caused the decline.

Portland, Oregon

https://cityobservatory.org/two-bad-years-for-two-big-firms/

More than half of classified layoff notices were rescinded. Contra Costa Community College District officials made this decision. They aim to stabilize the budget and limit employee impact. Specifically, 69 of the 120 initial notices have been withdrawn. However, many employees still face ongoing job uncertainty.

Contra Costa County, California

https://lmcexperience.com/news/2026/04/30/layoffs-partially-reversed/

Portland Public Schools faces a $56.3 million budget deficit for the upcoming year. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong proposes 336 full-time employee layoffs, including 180 educators. The district and its teachers union urge the state to tap a $1 billion Education Stability Fund. However, Governor Tina Kotek and the Legislature are not interested in releasing these reserve funds. Declining enrollment, high pension rates, and increasing personnel costs contribute to PPS's budget woes.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.wweek.com/news/schools/2026/04/30/calls-to-tap-state-education-reserves-continue-as-pps-proposes-hundreds-of-layoffs/

7-Eleven is undergoing a company-wide reorganization. This restructuring includes an undisclosed number of employee layoffs. The changes affect various departments and leadership roles. This initiative is part of the retailer's broader transformation plan. The company aims to streamline operations and align with strategic priorities.

https://www.cstoredive.com/news/7-eleven-implements-company-wide-reorganization-layoffs/818984/

Do they even have enough space for everybody at some of these locations? I won't be surprised if they perform a big layoff before or slightly after the rto date.

Who is was better?

My original post was deleted so I’ll filter this one. What counts as a reorg for a layoff?

Half of my group is moving to another manager, but not a BU. The head of my department is losing half of their downloaded. Am I at risk?

They've been telling you all that there are more coming. More outsourcing. More cost cutting.

https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/2050022606921982342

Tracking participants count #general Slack channel in Oracle One workspace, as the fastest available proxy indication of ongoing layoffs.

• apr01-apr30: 2286 reductions, and 1583 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• mar01-mar31: 12446 reductions, and 844 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• feb01-feb28: 943 reductions, and 1143 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• jan01-jan31: 1604 reductions, and 1834 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• dec01-dec31: 1031 reductions, and 844 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• nov01-nov30: 1614 reductions, and 1327 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• oct01-oct31: 2504 reductions, 1762 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• sep02-sep30: 6275 reductions, 861 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• aug14-sep01: 733 reductions (based on Slack very few data points)
• aug01-aug14: ?2900 reductions in IDC (based on media reports)

Regions outside IDC and NA usually have a significant delay when laid off people are disconnected from Slack (e.g. 1 month in Pacific regions, perhaps longer in some EU countries), so this is a floor estimate with additions reflected immediately, but reductions lagging behind on average.

What is called "layoff estimates" are partially part of normal attrition, limitations are covered in details in comments.

I will post daily in comments on the count change and running current month total while this post is still on the first page.