I'm staring at a 401k that took a hit, no retirement in sight, and a skillset that feels outdated. The company I gave 18 years to is shedding people my age like dead weight. I'm terrified. I can't afford to start over at entry-level, but I can't... — read more 

Sick of all the complaining about RTO as though it's somehow outrageous for a company to ask employees to work the way they were originally hired to work. Companies are generally entitled to make reasonable changes to how work is performed. They can... — read more 

I was an R&D Engineer I with Medtronic for a year, with 7 months of prior co-op experience on the same team. In May of 2026, the project I was on was significantly gashed, resulting in functional leaders having less project work to give out than... — read more 

Anyone hear what's going on with the RTO for remote people?

So many people are quitting from burnout. Leadership doesn't care because they don't have to pay severance. They think they're winning.

Share your story about how the Medtronic RIFs were used to engage in covert retaliation by the "World's Most Ethical Company" aganst you or a colleague

Anyone here anoutband/or can comment on what is being called Project Autumn?

Is there a requirement for VP's to be sociopaths? They seem to be required to lack empathy or remorse and engage in manipulative behavior to achieve that level. It is truly disturbing to watch them in action. I think the annual RIFs are some... — read more 

Interested in hearing if your performance eval rating/manager comments were as expected or a surprise? For the first time in over 18 years, I received a “less than expected” rating even though I achieved my stated goals, met deadlines.

What is the percentage for merit increase for achieving a performance rating of 2 vs 3 vs 4 vs 5? Does anyone even get a 5? I heard they don’t give out 5s. Or are they reserved for senior leadership?

LinkedIn posting liking commenting and dressing like they are on a runway at NSM. No wonder nothing of substance ever happens at this company. Lfg Deadtronic

I learned the hard way that leaving wasn't the solution I thought it would be. I ended up in the same mess but without the seniority I'd built up. Make sure you truly know what you're leaving for before you jump ship, is all I'm saying.

Will appreciate serious advice on how I can land on the list of RIF candidates without pushing it so far that I get fired.

Has anyone received their paperwork to sign so we can get our severance payout?

Any medical device company that thinks AI is here to disrupt it are foolish and wrong. AI is here to disrupt mo--ns like every EVP and SVP at this company that can’t read or reply to emails on time and it’s here to definitely stay in manufacturing... — read more 

How seriously does Medtronic HR or ethics dept take these, and are they ultimately just gonna protect management and sweep things under the rug or what? Is it worth making a good faith complaint!

I'm constantly asked to train new hires, but I have way too much on my own plate to be doing that. It's not part of my job and I can't keep up with my own work when I'm spending time explaining things to people who should have been better trained... — read more 

It’s only 1 month away

This is what Medtronic has become... layoffs, VERPs and no discussion about the patient. So sad.

We're constantly running around putting out fires that'd stop happening if someone just fixed the source. But nobody wants to invest the time, because...I can't even figure out why. It'd make everybody look good if it was done. What am I missing... — read more 

A little birdie says a VERP is coming our way in Aug 2026. Hopefully this is true!

Geoff’s AI and Healthtech garbage along with DEI has gotten out of control. Does anyone at Medtronic know how to operate anything or make any operating decisions with half a brain? Fu-k this company

Anyone heard about this one? They say there are going to be layoffs to turbo-optimize specialized growth and maximum pivots for shareholder value , but I can't think of where else they could possibly do our highly specialized work from.

We are hearing rumors in CRM that there will be another return to office, but for remote employees. Anyone else hear this? Are there specific roles being changed or all remote employees?

Will see reductions in my backyard, planned for August. Full scope within MDT unknown.

Same cr-p, different logo! Pretty sure we're having layoffs today! Several have gotten the "Business Update" meeting invite for this morning...

That's usually a good sign, but I can't help still being a bit anxious. Is there anything to worry about?

You did it!!! You managed to find someone in Skip who’s d-mber and even less competent than you are. Bet that feels good

Since Medtronic loves saving money I have an idea. Fire the useless Sr VPs and VPs and find replacements in Colombia. I am sure that will work our great. It would save millions upon millions of dollars. Tara should go first.

This is my first year, is this a lot lower than prior years? Even when MIP will pay out at 103% as mentioned in town hall? From the benefits guide for new employees: “Over the last decade, our company match averaged 4.5% for employees who... — read more 

Is anyone fed up with the rampant stupidity of this group? Forget diligence because that would mean they would need to actually work but what loser approved cerevasc? That company is a scam and these mo--ns in corp dev are clueless who keep repeating... — read more 

MIP for PH was 70% which is crazy given the BU is a growth driver for Medtronic overall.

How you’ve found value by just restructuring the company is amazing. But how you will continue to post growth at this circling the drain is beyond even the most experienced insiders when we know this growth is financially engineered. This is a slow... — read more 

The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. Medtronic ranks #118 overall with an Overall Score of 56.4, placing it above the... — read more 

I used to think that if I kept my head down and did solid work, that’d be enough to move forward. After a few years here, I’m not so sure. The people getting promoted aren’t always the most capable, but they’re usually the ones who know exactly who... — read more 

We need at least 35,000 insider posts on this and can guarantee we can get rid of Geoff if all of you employees rally. Let’s go.

Our VP stated that RIFs are "rare" during our town hall. We have had 9 (!!!) employees on our team RIFed in the past 24 months plus a Sr. Director disappeared under mysterious circumstances. They fired two US employees this May and then immediately... — read more 

This is all public information. With the exception of Bob Hopkins, our execs effectively get their RSUs or performance rewards, then sell that sh*t as soon as it vests. Forms indicating an (A) are the acquisition of shares, and in this small... — read more 

I'm trying to stay informed but I haven't seen anything solid.

MDT is basically run out of India these days. It's only a matter of time before everything except sales ends up there. Anyone considered transferring and working for pennies?