#layoff

I'm still trying to figure out what I did wrong.

Got laid off last week due to reorg at Gainwell — no notice, just same-day exit. Management changes, no budget, increased pressure on teams, and offshoring made the direction pretty clear in hindsight.

It’s a tough reminder of how quickly things can shift, especially with AI and evolving priorities reshaping the industry.

SKF USA Inc. intends to implement layoffs. These job reductions will occur at its Flowery Branch site. The organization is consolidating certain operations. It is also separating its automotive unit. Most article details remain inaccessible to non-subscribers.

Flowery Branch, Georgia

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/04/28/skf-usa-layoffs-flowery-branch.html

First Brands Group extended layoffs for 345 employees. The new separation date is May 31, 2026. This affects workers at its TMD Tiffin manufacturing facility. The company cited efforts to sell U.S. facilities for the delay. First Brands Group is currently under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Tiffin, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04/hundreds-of-ohio-workers-face-delayed-layoffs-after-company-update.html

Two New Jersey companies filed WARN notices in April. These notices indicate upcoming layoffs for 263 employees. AT&T will reduce its Bedminster workforce by 87 staff members. Alan Ritchey, Inc. is terminating 176 employees in Lopatcong Township. The logistics company's contract with the USPS was not renewed.

New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/warren/2026/04/nj-layoffs-to-affect-263-workers-at-att-alan-ritchey.html

The layoffs come from 14 departments and offices, with the highest numbers being laid off from the Office of Information Technology, Office of the Provost and Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center.

https://fortworthreport.org/2026/04/27/49-uta-employees-have-faced-layoffs-since-june-2025-records-show/

Converge. Sales Kick Off in Vegas. But I am hearing that layoffs will be third week of May which makes no sense at all to fly people to Vegas and then lay them off. But...NetApp has done crazier things...

Any chance somebody knows more about this? Whether it's true or not, among other things?

It's small, but it's happening.

I have been here eleven years and I used to really care about Cisco. I thought it was special. But somewhere along the way, probably around year eight, I just lost it. Now all I want is out. The problem is I can't just quit because I have a mortgage and a kid who is starting college in two years, so I need some kind of package to bridge the gap while I figure out my next move. Every single time there is a rumor about layoffs, I let myself get hopeful. No luck so far, though.

• Brad Jenkins was laid off from his technician job at Intel last year.
• He's been struggling to find work for the last six months.
• Jenkins, who's in his 60s, said the layoff has disrupted his retirement plans.

https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-employee-laid-off-job-in-sixties-unemployment-semiconductor-oregon-2026-4

If people donate to the PAC do you guarantee they don't get RIF'd?

I quit. I got a comparable offer and I just wanted out. My only regret about leaving Fidelity is that I can only quit once. I'd do it every week if I could. Every day. That's how much I've grown to hate this place. I just hope somebody in my team gets to keep their job as a result. I doubt it, but who knows.

Game is gutted once more. 15 minute meeting with your leader and a script read by HR could have been done in bulk. But no. We want to drag this out.

Are we eligible to be compensated if laid off?

Sounds like all departments in both companies have been told the last two levels of Orgs will be settled in late May through June. This means mass layoffs at this time. Curious if anyone is being told different, later in the year etc.

I know some at the Director level are not being retained and are already aware

Are the RIFs really expected to be worse than usual? There’s always some level of reduction in force, but a lot of what’s being said doesn’t seem grounded in anything concrete. It’s hard to imagine them cutting a third of OI or Health with so many active projects underway. I also haven’t heard anything from our controller or VP that would suggest cuts on that scale, nothing. I wonder if they pull names out of a hat…

Any news on when layoffs will start happening again?

Curious how it works if you get laid off while you’re out on PTO. My manager has been very distant for a number of weeks now so I can only assume I’ll be part of the April 30 cut. I took this week off so they don’t lose my PTO but I’m curious would they still call me on Thursday? What if I don’t answer 😅

Do you get notified a day before or does an HR meeting pop up on your calendar in the morning?

I noticed a lot of irrational decisions when I first joined GN&T. We had directors and managers of engineering who had no engineering background whatsoever (no engineering degree and no hands-on experience). They, in turn, would promote people who lacked experience and were clearly unqualified. They would spend a lot of capital on projects with dubious benefits and predictably low return on investment and reject projects with obvious benefits and ROI, etc…

I thought this state of affairs couldn’t last and things would eventually follow a more rational path but I couldn’t have been more wrong so I volunteered to be laid off. Verizon can remain irrational longer than you can remain patient.

Cape Breton University announced job cuts and tuition increases. This comes amid significant enrollment pressures and revenue loss. The university expects a $77 million revenue loss over three years. This decline is largely due to fewer international students. Seventeen employees are being laid off, and tuition will rise for most programs.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/layoffs-tuition-hikes-planned-cape-breton-university-9.7178460

Anyone hear anything about SAI? RTO or RIF?

Peterson Brands is closing its Fort Myers plant permanently. This action will result in 135 layoffs in Lee County. The facility previously packaged shelf-stable fruit juices for various industries. All affected employees will lose their jobs by June 27. The company filed a WARN letter regarding the total plant shutdown.

Fort Myers, Florida

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/apr/27/fort-myers-plant-closure-layoffs/

Agropur announced the closure of its Sussex-area plant. The facility is scheduled to cease operations in 2028. This decision came months after the company received a significant provincial loan. The $2.4-million non-repayable loan was intended for modernizing Agropur's Miramichi facility. Critics suggest the province should have been informed about the impending layoffs before the loan agreement.

New Brunswick

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/holt-says-agropur-should-have-told-nb-about-layoffs-before-loan-deal/vi-AA21Rfo3?cvid=69f04d0d8d46447bb9248ddd9c6063b4&ocid=hpmsn

Cleveland schools are facing massive layoffs. Some jobs are being cut in Cleveland schools. The FOX 8 I-Team uncovered this development. There is a push to save some of these jobs. This effort aims to prevent certain job losses.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://fox8.com/video/could-jobs-be-saved-from-massive-school-layoffs-in-cleveland/11738884/

Are the rest of us now safe for the rest of the week?

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is laying off approximately 648 employees. These layoffs will become effective on June 26. Federal officials cut the facility off from Medicaid and Medicare payments. This action followed findings of multiple safety violations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will cease patient payments starting April 30.

San Antonio, Texas

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/04/28/nearly-650-laurel-ridge-treatment-center-employees-to-be-laid-off/

The University of Texas at Arlington has laid off 49 employees. These layoffs occurred since June 1, 2025, across 14 departments. Financial strain from federal funding cuts and fewer international students contributed to the decision. A statewide tuition freeze also impacted university revenue. UTA is implementing other measures like buyouts and a hiring freeze for sustainability.

Arlington, Texas

https://fortworthreport.org/2026/04/27/49-uta-employees-have-faced-layoffs-since-june-2025-records-show/

Does anyone on here NOT want to be laid off? Seems like most everyone i work with WANTS to be, including me. It's kind of funny in a twisted way how we always joke around about it.

This information was confirmed by someone in the know. Anyone heard of other BUs doing layoffs or it will only be PI?

Got laid off today from Gainwell due to badge/rebadging, offshore changes, AI implementation, and poor management decisions.
Multiple accounts were affected, with around 50 people laid off the same day.
No prior notice — it all happened immediately.
Frustrating situation, but I’m staying focused on what’s next.
If you know of any opportunities, I’d really appreciate a referral.

What is the last date HR provide? Last working day or last day of employment (post garden leave). If someone couldn't convey that their layoff news while interview process (because of the lengthy process,also sometimes it started long ago before layoff, also was not asked initially) will the new hire get to know about the layoff (assumingit would have negative impact and would be seen as hiding)?

Verizon has (Never) in its' history done a layoff in June.

Normally, a Verizon layoff happens each year during April, and/or October.

If it does (actually) happen, May 7th would be the date; mentioned in the other post.

First, I understand your feelings. I got let go from a different company several years ago and it never feels good. Even though it's usually not personal it always FEELS personal. Especially when you think about all your contributions over the years. Feelings like, "How could they let ME go after everything I've done, all the long work days, all the good performance evals and kudos, etc.!" Being upset is a normal reaction and no one should attempt to invalidate such feelings.

With all that being true, it's also important to not lose sight of the big picture. What's that big picture? All of us are on this planet for - in the span of human existence - no more than a micro-second. And unless you're very famous when you depart this planet, within just three generations almost no one is likely to remember you ever existed. The point? In the grand scheme of things...none of it really matters.

This short, <5 minute video sums it up nicely:

"A Reason To Stop Worrying: Watch This Whenever You're Stressed or Anxious"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tm6Z1y3h94

Anna Maria College will permanently close at the end of the year. The private Catholic college is located in Paxton, Massachusetts. At least 150 employees will be laid off in the first round. The college cited years of financial pressure for the decision. Layoffs are scheduled to begin between June 22 and June 30, 2026.

Paxton, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/04/mass-college-closing-after-80-years-laying-off-150-employees-in-first-round-of-cuts.html

Was there any extended medical coverage included?