#lookingtoleave

Either gonna quit or possibly just thug it out

I notice the new Pulse survey asks how long you intent to keep working at Verizon for, with no option to put 'until I'm RIF'd'.

Do they seriously think we'll indicate our intent to leave, so they can bank on natural attrition to do Dan's dirty work for them? They're making Verizon such an awful place to work, I imagine a lot of people are actively looking for alternative employment, but why would we share that info with them? I know I won't, and I'm actively looking for a new job.

I’ve been here long enough to see how decisions get made, and it doesn’t feel great at all. A small circle seems to have most of the influence, while everyone else just waits to see what changes next. I know no company is perfect, but I’d like to be somewhere that treats employees as more than expenses. At this point, I’m thinking it may be time to look around.

A position I was eying opened up and I was going to apply internally but then I stopped and really thought about it. Is there a point of investing any more of my career here or should I just start applying outside? Things have been messed up for a while and as much as I used to like it here, I'm not sure I see a bright future for this place.

I used to wait around for management to fix things, to make things better, to give me a reason to stay. Then I realized that wasn't going to happen and I started looking. And now I have my first offer. You've got to take charge of your own life, because no one up there is going to do it for you.

Praying you all find other opportunities, worst company I have ever worked for.... what a sh-t show

As an ex Ambetter UM who recently got the RIF treatment, I can tell you no one here really cares about anyone except themselves. CenTEAM is just an internal marketing tool to keep the grunts going. I thought I had made some real lifetime friends here. But after I was given my notice, my “CenTEAM” treated me like I had the plague. I hope everyone who actually cares makes it out as soon as they can

When? Plan to leave after!!!!

I really hope I get selected this layoff wave otherwise I’m thinking of quitting. Anyone else feel the same? I was planning on waiting till next year but I don’t think I can make it.

I finally decided it was time to give up on FIS and started applying. Honestly, this company makes you feel so sh---y about yourself that I went in thinking I wouldn’t be able to land anything.To my surprise, a couple weeks in, I have two offers, both paying significantly more.
Put yourself out there. Believe in yourself. Don’t let this record breakingly bad executive team and their leadership make you lose confidence in your future.

I'm going to be honest. The last several months have taken a real toll on my mental health. The constant changes around timekeeping, budget cuts, shifting priorities, and the uncertainty about what's coming next have created a level of stress that follows me home every day. There are mornings when I wake up anxious before I even open my laptop. work is the first thing on my mind, and not in a good way.
I've worked through challenging situations before, but this feels different. When the direction keeps changing and there's little clarity about the future, it's hard to feel confident, motivated, or secure. Over time, that uncertainty wears you down.
My experience at Centene, especially within DXE, has been one of the most difficult chapters of my career. I joined with a lot of excitement and optimism. Today, I find myself feeling frustrated, exhausted, and questioning whether it was the right move for me professionally.
At this point, I'm focused on finding a new opportunity where there is more stability, clearer direction, and a healthier work environment. The day I find that next role will be the day I start turning the page on this chapter.

No regrets.

I've accepted that my time at AT&T is finite, and that the end will probably come sooner rather than later. I have to tell you, that realization's actually been freeing in a way. I don't feel the need to give any extra effort or sacrifice my evenings for a place that won't hesitate to cut me loose. Instead, now I use my working hours to look for other opportunities, to build skills that'll help me elsewhere, and to do exactly what's asked of me and nothing more. There's no point in pretending otherwise.

Tech role. Anyone test the waters in the job market yet?

I'd like to hear if there is anyone here quit their job at Cisco to start a growing midsize company. I am thinking about it, because I find Cisco culture toxic and highly receptive. I have never worked in such a large company before and I have never felt this unmotivated in my job.

Any post-Cisco experiences? Hopefully in the lighter side

I’ve been thinking about searching elsewhere, but I wonder if this is just a sign of the times, or is Optum especially bad about having layoffs all the time? Will it really be better if I leave?

I'm going to be such a mess before it finally happens. Not gonna lie, this feels like psychological torture to me.

I guess I should start packing my bags?

I don't. Paycheck aside, given the job market, it's a waste of time.

I can't think of a single reason to stay here, but I can think of about a hundred reasons to leave.

Couldn't care less about Meta or this job.

They're leaving in droves now before it gets worse. Which is hard to imagine. Better get while the gettin's good folks.

If you are smart and you want to build a career, leave T. The managers don't know what they are doing, you aren't allowed to take any initiative, and the only path to success is making your boss and their boss happy regardless of whether you actually do good work. If that's your jam, so be it. But if not, just do yourself a favor and leave.

More layoffs are coming, they recently took away all the company vehicles from the door-to-door teams and replaced it with a $300 a month stipend and no mileage reimbursement. And if you factor that in with all the stupidity that has happened with laying off the consumer call center in the outbound Kinetic Business teams. Kinetic is sinking don’t wait from them to get ride of you leave now before it’s too late

I thought I'd retire here, but now I doubt I'll last even until the end of the year.

I felt down for about five minutes. Then I started looking forward to my first good weekend in God knows how long, and then to having this forsaken place in the rearview mirror. I know I'll have a hard time finding another job, but I'm going to enjoy this newfound freedom before I start worrying about that.

You only have yourself to blame. Are you addicted to misery? The job market is horrendous. You are about to join this job market involuntarily. It‘s time to start leaving, and finding your next role.

Do NOT let these parasites keep squeezing you further. It beggars belief why people are staying at Blackbaud. Lunatics are running the mental asylum, tanking any chance of future sustainability or an acquisition, and you think things will get better…eventually?

Good luck.

How much worse can it get than the situation I'm in now? Constantly worrying about cuts, dealing with an abusive manager who thinks fear is a legitimate managing tool, and being significantly underpaid compared to market. If I'm laid off, I'll be jobless but my future will look more promising than the one I see if I stay here.

This message is for Mr. O’Grady, CEO, on behalf of front-line employees, managers and even regional managers in Wealth Management. Because we don’t know if you’re aware of how bad things have gotten.
Senior Execs in WM have made decisions to close down ESS and PCS teams across the country without a plan in place. There was minimal thought put into the transition of those clients and individuals within those teams were left with no leadership and an attitude of “Just handle it and I don’t want to hear any complaints.”
Of course there were complaints. And of course there are some financial losses. And because of those, 20 year (and more) tenured, experienced and exceptional people were given the direct blame and fired.
It’s such a big mess and so sh---y.
We feel like we don’t work for the same Northern Trust anymore, after working proudly for this company for decades.
The only thing being emphasized is the bottom dollar. Every single thing is about money.
What happened to the company who, during Covid times, not only didn’t lay off anyone but also gave an extra paycheck to the lower level employees? Why is everyone being asked to do more with less, with absolutely no recognition or appreciation? The very good people left are leaving.
We’ve become the laughing stock of the industry. We used to be the Bloomingdale’s of this business, and now we’re no better than Wells Fargo or BofA.
It’s extremely sad and disappointing. And we’re hurting really bad. But worse, we’re looking for other jobs. For some of us, who have been unsuccessfully recruited by other firms for over 29 years, it’s the first time we’ve even thought of doing so.

What do I need to do to get Laid off? I wanted to leave and look for another post but I bet getting laid off was much better for the severance pay. How do I get this privilege?

Hi all, I am still pretty early in my career (4 yrs of experience) but I am on some major projects within my team and I am the only person who knows how to do certain things or navigate certain systems. I asked for plan on a pay raise mid last year since I am on 6-8 projects at a time and deliver quality every time plus efficiency gains, and it’s been crickets whenever I follow up. They only gave me a 5/5 on the review and 3% raise with a sh---y bonus. I know I’m worth more than that.

I am interviewing for different roles externally that will pay me 30-40% more and have a good feeling that I will receive an offer soon. Only problem for me is that I am not sure what to do when it comes to giving my 2 weeks notice. I really enjoy my colleagues and don’t want to put them in a rough spot because we are already stretched thin as a team. I want to prep in advance but find little time to document everything I do in its entirety to help with the transition for my teammates.

How would you navigate this situation? I am definitely taking a new job offer externally and not staying here since it’s left a bad taste in my mouth.

The way things are looking right now, the only way I can grow my career is if I quit and go somewhere else.

I walked away three months ago because I was tired of working sixty-hour weeks. I left my team in a tough spot, but I honestly don’t feel bad about it. I feel great. They created the mess that I kept fixing over and over again, and eventually I got tired of carrying it all on my back. Part of me would still love to see how things are working out for them now that the mule is gone.

I'm trying to prepare myself the best I can. If you've been laid off, what did you notice in the weeks or months before? Did your manager seem distant? Were you left out of meetings? Did your responsibilities shrink without explanation? I'd love to hear any patterns so the rest of us aren't completely blindsided when that meeting invite shows up.

I'm thinking about leaving but I don't know what's worth it. Ten percent? Twenty percent? What would make you actually pack up and go?

Going George Costanza mode. Great time to get laid off for 6 months if you were also in the crosshairs. Looking on a potential bright side; the culture here started to su-k 5–6 years ago. Will be looking for a company that at least does a better job pretending I’m not just a number when breaking my back for them for over a decade!

I was laid off today and just sat there like “now what?” What are your plans for now to the end of the month?

I’m thinking to just show face at daily meetings, don’t do anything else and ignore 90% of teams and email messages. I mean this was worst case right? They can’t really do anything else?

I know it's exactly what these knuckle-heads want from us, but I just can't tell if this RTO B.S. will come back around or not. I don't make nearly enough to be spending extra money on gas just to sit in virtual meetings! I know many of ya'll are in the same boat as me. But what about the Mgrs, any news on RTO? Its been months and all we've heard was ZIP.

I was so scared to leave for a long time. I always thought maybe the problems were me. I've been gone for a year now and I can tell you with confidence it wasn't me. My stress is gone. My weekends are mine again. Leaving was the best decision I've made in a decade.

and I kick myself everyday that I didn't have the stones to leave 10 years earlier.

They say the grass isn't always greener. In this case, I have yet to fine someone who didn't find better grass.