Topics regarding layoffs at NetApp

Topics regarding layoffs at NetApp

Thank you, NetApp!

This layoff was what I needed to finally get my a-s in gear and start looking for a new job. So thanks for pushing my procrastinating a-s to finally do something useful. Not sure that was your intention, but I will take it.

This is unbearable

The layoffs happened just yesterday, and people are already talking about the next round. Is this really where we are now? Not even a single day can pass without the stress of looming cuts. Not one day. I am starting to hate this place more than I... — read more 

NetApp used to be "Best Place to Work"

Man, what has happened to NetApp throughout the years. This place used to be in the top 20 "Best Places to Work" list. What happened to its culture? Bring back Tom Mendoza please!!

Reclassification

I’m QA and my manager sent me invite and gave me two option to move to Dev or take severance package and leave, I’ve choosen to move to Dev but am I safe here

This can't go on much longer

I survived this round, but I don’t feel relieved. Every time there’s a layoff, we lose someone else and their work just gets handed to the rest of us because their position is never backfilled. I think we’re already doing double the work we were a... — read more 

Constant “restructuring” = zero leadership vision

Netapp has done “restructurings”, aka layoffs, every few months for the last couple of years, always claiming “we need to realign to priorities.” If a company needs to restructure this frequently, that merely shows you that leadership has zero... — read more 

Wake up

It's no wonder the company is laying off "older workers". They are the primary reason that innovation has ceased to exist at the company. Overpaid by any standards ..... playing out the string and hoping to retire before the company figures out... — read more 

Older engineers/managers were let go

It seems like the people who had a more than a few years at NetApp were let go. Some teams were reduced a lot, roles in engineering have been switched around. More layoffs are said to come, i’m assuming certain counties in the US have stricter... — read more 

Wave 2 is after Thrive.

Do not think you are out of the water. If you manager has assigned you a needs improvement scorecard you will more than likely be part of the second reduction in force. GK/EC said we are moving towards a high performance culture and there will be... — read more 

We’re not yet feeling the full impact of the tariffs

When it does hit, things will likely get worse. I’m afraid this may just be the beginning of a real downward spiral. I have no confidence in leadership’s ability to navigate through the storm. In fact, I worry they’ll only make things worse. So even... — read more 

I would have volunteered

I'm not posturing or being flippant. I would've absolutely volunteered if they gave me the chance. Why wasn't that an option?

Turn out the lights

If you haven't been riffed you will be soon. The company will be under $50 a share by this time next year and likely bought.

lawyer up people.

I see that 80-90% of those affected are older, with many years of service at NetApp. Looks like ageism to me. Also, if you have disabilities that are visible and obvious could be an ADA lawsuit waiting to happen. NetApp settles. When... — read more 

Average age

If you don't work with many older employees you might have seen less of it. It's obviously an ageist layoff. I've been noticing the same thing. Yes, there are a few younger people affected, but I think the average age skews much higher. Which should... — read more 

Layoffs confirmed

Ex-NetApp from several years back. A dear friend of mine was RIF’d. ATS in the public sector

Layoff today 4/28

Who was impacted, what was your severance and what org did you belong to?

Happening Next Week

WARN notices will go out next week. I'm hearing around 6% or so of workforce, which will be labeled as a re-org/restructuring.

Seasoned leader lay off details-READ THIS

I was a sales leader for 14 years at NetApp. I was diagnosed with cancer and a month later , I was announced as DM of the half year at sales kickoff. One month after my cancer surgery and was on leave, and a month after I as announced as DM of The... — read more 

All roads point to April

Organizational preparation is underway with cuts expected in April. Latest would be middle May.

Put in my notice this week

Not surprised this place is circling the drain - promotions go to the boss’s nephew while actual talent walks. If you’re waiting for a turnaround, don’t. The writing’s been on the wall for years.

Going out of busoness sale

Stock price is cratering and it won't be long before the cuts accelerate. I one heard Henri say he'd rather be a 5000 person company that owns 80 percent of the market rather than a 10000 person company that owns 20 percent. The company no longer... — read more 

Prod re-org again

Why is there another product team re-org? The reasons given don’t make sense. Is it another prelude to layoffs?

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