Thread regarding Nielsen layoffs

@2ahn and who in the he-l are they going to sell their products to you mo--n.

I really don’t know if this was a pity post or what. Companies are always going to look out for their best interest which is their revenue. It’s called a company because it’s a business. If you’re that stressed out find another job it’s that’s simple because that is an option. I would never go into a place that makes me feel the way you say your job makes you feel and to post all of this on this platform for people to feel sorry for you is ridiculous. Look in the mirror and except your responsibility in this situation and that is that you get up and you go to that same job that causes you stress and anxiety every day never making a decision to look elsewhere for employment, so you have a hand in what is happening to you and the minute that you accept that fact and understand it the better off you’ll be. Stop posting these type of post and go and start submitting applications for a new job if you are in fact that stressed. Companies don’t owe you any thing just like if for any off chance you apply for another job without the company knowing and you get the job, could it then be said that you have no loyalty? if you get the job, You will simply put in your two weeks notice and you leave never thinking about how disloyal that is “as you call it” to a company. But when the shoe is on the other foot and the company does it to you by giving you a notice and they ask you to leave It’s looked at as a company being disloyal to you. It’s the same exact thing and employees do it to companies all day long leaving companies with an unfilled position. Sometimes people need to think about the stuff that they post and I mean really think because this has nothing to do with loyalty. It has something to do with well-being and the company is doing what’s best for their well-being just like you should do what’s best for your well-being if you were to find a new job and resign. Wake up and stop trying to blame people for your misfortune and stand up and take accountability and action towards your future. GO AND APPLY FOR ANOTHER JOB! The job that you have is not the only job out there.

Getting advance notice must be nice, first group was blind sided with ZERO notice. At least you know not to make any large or luxury purchases and have time to sinch your belt to prepare you for the long stint of unemployment. People are searching and interviewing for very long periods of time and losing their homes out here.

Why is it that any attempt at uniting in a positive manner is quickly attributed to a troll or Karthick? This board is leaning toward left wing socialism.

“ The people in India also don’t understand they absolutely will be cut QUICKLY if they under perform …”

Exactly. Their arrogance though as if they were the best fit for the job is amazing, and sad too. They think it’s a great thing Nielsen is coming, but it’s not.

The ONLY reason they are in place is by what you described. We have a few on the teams around us and nearly 2 years later they’re still clueless, and have to have their hand held with everything, even basic tasks. Once we’re gone, their $10 hr selves will be replaced with those making $9.50 and TL’s making maybe $2 more.

The expectations though will be for someone making 3X that or more. And If you can’t keep up, then bye-bye.

Leaders have even told us in meetings that the reason they like Indian workers is that “ they don’t question or push back on anything” so what do you think that means? I know, and they can have it as it’s not a win for them, but one for the greedy owners.

Good riddance to both.

The people in India also don’t understand they absolutely will be cut QUICKLY if they under perform. My team and I are training our replacements and these new hires have no idea what metrics they are being measured against. My bosses have all said: if they fail to perform we’ll just cut them and start over (although who will then train them lol). The cut throat attitude will make mince meat of these off shore workers too. Nielsen literally does not care how they are treated, they only care that they are cheap and easily replaceable.

"Priya Grah it will be proudly displayed my Circle of Excellence award
peace to you friend"

Soooo ... you win an empty award from the laughing stock now of the media world, a name that no-one even knows or cares about anymore, and for the sole reason you're employed is due to accepting being paid 75% less than the people you replaced due to living in a "low cost, low skill" area of the world as announced by the current company leaders?

Well, I have to say congrats on that amazing accomplishment. Sounds like you're off to great things.

Priya Grah it will be proudly displayed my Circle of Excellence award
peace to you friend

“… winning the" Circle of Excellence Award " and you will be LONG GONE and looking back at Nielsen as the best days of your LIFE.”

Said no no-one ever that Nielsen was “the best days of their life.” Well, anyone with a real life anyways.

Secondly, no-one outside of Nielsen even cares about these “Nielsen awards” or diversity and GROW programs, so how proud could you be having something that carries no weight outside of the company, and barely any weight inside of it?

Maybe in India these useless awards are something to cherish, and to add next to your paper mill degrees, but in the states they are a sign of low self esteem and paper airplane making material.

at least I , me , not you !!! read that not you will be winning the" Circle of Excellence Award " and you will be LONG GONE and looking back at Nielsen as the best days of your LIFE.

“reading all the hand holding and hugging about why the corporation owes you so much makes me sick to my stomach . I cant wait …”

And you deserve your $12 hr India wage for doing such work. Karthik and Sujit may even give you a Circle of Excellence award for doing so, maybe …

reading all the hand holding and hugging about why the corporation owes you so much makes me sick to my stomach . I cant wait for the age of the robots and AI who wont WHINE about what's owed to them , but will perform tasks that are given to them and do it without break, overtime or labor unions. they gave you a job here paid you some money and you think they are wedded to you for life.
enjoy your layoff you deserve to be ousted.

“There is a lot of bad advice on this board, if you are being paid then you should continue doing your job …”

Back to your hole Karthik. Don’t you have another cowardly pre-recorded message to put together and deliver to an audience who could care less?

I agree with the comments below that we should fight for fair severance but also I can't help but want to stick it to the corportation who is sc--wing me over too. why can't we do both?

There is a lot of bad advice on this board, if you are being paid then you should continue doing your job. Nielsen will survive all the name calling, threats of employees going on strike, people refusing to train their replacements, people doing the minimum, people using up all their PTO.
What people should be focused on receiving a fair severance package. If people believe that it is unfair then focus on what can be done to improve on what is being offered.
The layoffs are happening and throwing temper tantrums will do nothing to improve your position once you are done.
Can’t you see that “oh yeah I’ll show them” will not have any negative impact on Nielsen?
Unite and ask for a longer severance package, can your medical benefits be extended, is there potential for career training where Nielsen would continue paying your severance while you are in training.
Nielsen should take responsibility for what they have done and the impact on long term employees.
So much of what is posted here sounds like elementary school kids making threats at their teachers.
Again, the layoffs are happening and will continue, stop with the childish behavior and focus on Nielsen treating with the respect that you deserve. “I’m going to hold my breath and do as little work as possible” will do nothing for your life after Nielsen.

‘Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?’

Sorry, but all I can think of is the Ohio toddler who perished when her mother went on vacation for 10 days…

this is ridiculous we all get breaks and lunch i have been in the trenches long enough to know we do and all do , call this rat out and lets talk shop.

The people in power don’t care. There is no reason to look to them and expect empathy or concern. It’s time to take the reigns of your own life if this job is making your life so difficult then you must find a new one. I know it’s hard but starting the search now is your best option to remedy this.

Why would anyone 'Dislike' the bible verse offering comfort and suggesting it is all going to be ok; that today's worries are enough?

What is wrong with you....you don't have to be religious to appreciate an encouraging statement.

The identity politics are out of control, you lunatics.

Are you kidding me, @1kqp+1sjdkYNp? You think no one is in one way or the other pressured into working through breaks/lunches? I don't know where you've been working.

”“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.“
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭25‬-‭27‬, ‭34‬ ‭ESV‬‬

not taking breaks and lunches are not allowed with all the work regulations provided to employees are you punching out and still working ? are you salary and not using that time.
I smell a rat on this board

To be blunt, what I learned when my team and I are dinged is that these cuts aren't performance based. It’s job title, salary, etc. Eventually you too will be cut so fu-k it, take your lunch. If the work doesn’t get done that is not your fault, and not taking lunch won’t save you anyway.

You absolutely must look for another job. I know how hard this is, I’m still looking for a job and need healthcare and will be sc--wed too. You must give yourself your lunches and breaks.

The stress is showing on many of the remaining employees. The words “deal with it” have been lobbied by the remaining leadership and it just shows how disconnected they have become. What would help, honestly is a better severance package for all impacted. 15 dedicated years with the last 5 in middle management is only worth 3 months of severance to Nielsen. I have co-workers who have spent their careers in middle management and will max out at 26 weeks. How can Nielsen not be taking better care of the employees who kept the lights on for so many years

If KR wasn't a sociopath he might actually care

Not sure what health issues you face, but if you’re worried about healthcare you’re obviously in the US, as opposed to a country with socialized healthcare. If you lose your job and cannot afford COBRA then you would be eligible for insurance thru Affordable Care Act. Without going into too much detail, you can get a plan that will cost you nothing (based on tax credits) if you have limited or no income. You may have to change doctors, but you WILL be able to get medical care. I had to make that transition some years ago…pre-existing conditions cannot be excluded. So stop stressing so much about that aspect of a potential job loss…. It may not sound ideal, but you should research it if it’s causing this much angst.

I called my leadership team "a bunch of crackheads" this week and have refused to train any offshore replacements since day one ... and I got my marching orders recently ... and will be here for another 3+ months. Told the HR lady I was "looking forward to being let go" when given the news with my manager, and they still thanked me.

It's simple ... start standing up for yourself and learn to say the word "no".

They walk on you because you allow it, as you have all of these scenarios and fears in your head. You seem to be ok with being worked to death and dropping dead ... versus simply saying no more.