Topics regarding layoffs at MetLife Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at MetLife Inc.

When will it end?

Work…worry…wait Work…worry…wait Just rip off the bandage and get it over with. Give us some peace of mind so that we can concentrate on our performance. This whole waiting game is just another way of instilling fear into us. When we hear of... — read more 

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| 2294 views | | 2 replies (last December 10, 2020)
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Exit now

I made the decision to leave almost two years ago and I have no regrets. This company is nothing but a joke and I was so tired of the BS politics and backstabbing. Get out before it sinks like the Titanic because this company is going downhill. Any... — read more 

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| 2190 views | | 1 reply (February 17, 2021)
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Tampa P&C

Has anyone heard about layoffs? In the LTL it was said “I don’t have anything else to say on this subject, but if I do have anymore information you will know” We just spent millions on a new system, but knowing the industry, this system is very... — read more 

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| 2220 views | | 1 reply (December 5, 2020)
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The worst possible timing

Could they have chosen a worse time to do this to us? A few weeks ahead of Christmas. They really couldn't have waited until January? Given people a chance to properly enjoy the holidays, especially considering the year we've had? In addition to... — read more 

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| 3072 views | | 5 replies (last December 21, 2020)
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More to come?

Any more lay offs coming this month or January?

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| 2660 views | | 8 replies (last December 20, 2020)
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Communication rollout was not good

If you’re in claims an email was sent by Christin White this afternoon. Not sure how the other gto leads communicated it. Sounds like you’re in the clear. Unfortunately the communication rollout wasn’t great. I heard my boss was impacted from my... — read more 

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MetLife Layoffs 2021

How likely is that there will be MetLife Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Let's Talk

Anyone gain any insights into what the executes are thinking from the Nov 9 "Let's Talk"?

Just let us know, already

I hate how we all know the layoffs are coming but we have to guess everything from when they'll happen to how many will be affected. Why keep us guessing?

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| 2690 views | | 8 replies (last October 15, 2020)
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GTO

When are these layoffs coming? Next week? Budgets were cut and we were told we wouldn’t make it past summer...Thinking by Oct 1. Anyone have any insight?

Selling P&C Rumors

I know they are only “Rumors” and even doing my own reading of insiderP&C , there doesn’t appear to be anything set in stone. I’m just left to wonder, if rumors are true would there be another major layoff before or after the acquisition? Do I at... — read more 

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| 6210 views | | 10 replies (last December 11, 2020)
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Layoffs ?

Are they inevitable for claims? Feels like volume is down I’m some areas ? Personally, I think it’s due to staffing module. It feels like every few months an area is affected, but it’s been a while for claims ? Thoughts?

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| 2630 views | | 9 replies (last October 30, 2020)
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What does DE mean?

Related to budgets: FTE is full time employee. What is DE?

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| 1700 views | | 2 replies (last September 23, 2020)
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Allyship

Anyone think there are political undertones in the current onslaught of D&I training? Can you say “allyship”?

Corporate Descison not Performance Related?

15+ years will end in Aug 2020. Sounded like it wasn't an isolated event, but HR was cryptic with coded language about not sharing with others out of respect until they are notified (IT org). Also stated not Performance or Personal so if I believe... — read more 

CIO exits.....abruptly

Just received an email that a CIO is leaving to "pursue a new opportunity outside the company" - then the next sentence is "His last day will be today" Hmmmm.....seems a bit abrupt - but makes ya wonder

I think we are about to be hit with layoffs

How else is MetLife going to pay the increased dividend? I think they plan to use the coronavirus pandemic as a reason for cutting a bunch of people when there would have been no need for it if the dividend had stayed the same. I might be overly... — read more 

Next Horizon—Old News

Here we go again, packaging the same old stale strategies under a new name....... Take all the MetLife so called “strategies” for the last 15 years, especially the made up customer focus piece, mix in a liberal amount of MetLife Way, and you have... — read more 

MetLife Europe Sell Off

Anyone heard anything new about the sell off to Generali? Apparently they wanted the whole of Europe but the offer was too low. I imagine they'll come back in with another offer, I heard a rumour that if this was incoming it would be March/April... — read more 

MetLife Layoffs 2020

Have you heard anything about potential MetLife Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

Troy, New York Layoffs

Has anyone heard anything about the layoffs/last days in Troy, New York? We were told that my wife's job was moving to Carey by the end of the 3rd quarter of 2019...and we've heard nothing yet. We already know we're not moving (she'd have to... — read more 

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| 3110 views | | 10 replies (last December 24, 2019)
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Safe!

Well, we’re nearing the end of 2019, and no more significant layoffs? Hopefully the layoff business is done and over!

Any news on more layoffs at MetLife?

There has been very little mention of more layoffs here - which would be great news if we didn't know for sure more is coming. Has there been any info on when that might be? It's really nerve-wracking having to work with an ax hanging over our... — read more 

Help Desk Contract News?

If you've experienced the "help desk" lately, you might be interested in this post under DXC, MetLife's "Help Desk" provider. "Help Desk". https://www.thelayoff.com/t/ZVW1YrL "Large Contract in US in jeopardy! "I am in delivery. Have heard that the... — read more 

Working in IT in Cary NC?

I am about to accept a position in MetLife working in IT in Cary, NC. Need to move my family. Please help provide feedback since this is a BIG decision.

Assign work better

Perhaps the CFO can take a long needed look at the individuals in leadership who lack the sophistication to be able to recognize what sort of talent and skills are needed for the work that needs to be done. Currently, work is being assigned to... — read more 

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| 2220 views | | 6 replies (last June 30, 2019)
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Three for my team laid off

Three from my team laid off this month. Locations were Kansas City Missouri and Southfield Michigan. All long-term employees between 15 and 30 + years of service

Dublin offshoring

So some employees of the Dublin office are being laid off in favor of the the new Global Center of Excellence in Poland and MetLife GOSC in Noida. Estimated timeline by Q4 2019, probably October. Question is, where does the centralization of services... — read more 

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| 2840 views | | 6 replies (last November 30, 2019)
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Metlife Strategy, What's *YOUR* Strategy?

Re-posting at the top level from @GoodLuck "Global Shared Service Center" Noida, India is where any work that can be done there will go. "Regional Hubs" Tampa and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will get some work. "Centers of Excellence" in Cary, North... — read more 

NJ folks being shuffled off to Tampa

Latest "news" n the rumor mill is Business folks in NJ are being "allowed" to interview for their jobs - they have held for years - but in Tampa now.....Geez....this s--ks!

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| 2450 views | | 6 replies (last March 9, 2019)
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