Thread regarding Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) layoffs

HPE will not hire you back whether you sign the form or not. They do not hire people back who have taken early retirement packages or have been wfr'd. I do know a few people who have found other positions within HPE during the 2 weeks notice but that's a major exception. Forget the 60 days. Check out and join http://www.hpalumni.org/. There is a wealth of information to help you get through this. Good luck and there is definitely life after HPE

Thanks, @ffh. This is a true #GOLD post.

I was in your shoes two years ago. Don't spend a second of effort trying to get another position in those 60 days (it simply won't happen).

Mistakes I made:

1- Looking for a job in the same Industry (Dell, Cisco, etc.), and with the same salary.

2- Sending a zillion of applications through the web.

3- Full time, permanent job - or nothing.

4- Not willing to relocate to avoid further hassles to my family.

5- Cash is king. Don't burn it. Start acting right now like if you have $0 in your Bank account. Regardless of how much you receive, or how much money you have saved, it might not be enough in case of an emergency (i.e. health related), or in case your job search extends more than you thought.

After 7 months wasted with that mentality, this is what quickly worked:

1- A temp gig (only two months, but a big morale boost) - Short term independent contract as a Consultant.

2- I worked with a few selected group of headhunters and job agencies (over the phone and in person).

3- I relocated with my family (company paid) to another State with a similar job, but in a totally different Industry.

4- I started earning less, but after my first review got an increase that put me a bit above what I was earning.

5- save, save, save, save money. You never know when this might happen again, or you need to deal with a family emergency.

I know first hand change is very tough - for you and your family, but when all of this pass, you'll realize that you'll be much, much better outside of HPE (and smiliar Companies). Good luck, bro!

No worries about the language. HPE is not gonna exist to ever hire you back on.

Whether you're a current WFR candidate or not, best to start "really" looking for a new gig. It's tough out there.. take it from one who left fall of 2015.

@nqy, I think what @ffh tried to say is that if you have to choose between starting an aggressive job search outside of HPE vs. spending too much effort on finding another gig within the Company, the decision is very clear. I fully agree with him/her. As soon as you get the WFR notice, take that as a "you are not an HPE employee anymore", even if you still have 60 days more as an "employee".

OP, thanks for sharing your story, and best wishes to you in finding a good placement. In some states like Montana, California, it is illegal for companies to not compensate for unused vacation. May want to check if the state where you live have those laws.

isl: you have said "trying to get another position in those 60 days (it simply won't happen)."

This is not true at all. Yes, competition will be fierce but there will always be some that find an alternate job within.

-ffh Ecxellent post and spot on

I was in your shoes two years ago. Don't spend a second of effort trying to get another position in those 60 days (it simply won't happen).

Mistakes I made:

1- Looking for a job in the same Industry (Dell, Cisco, etc.), and with the same salary.

2- Sending a zillion of applications through the web.

3- Full time, permanent job - or nothing.

4- Not willing to relocate to avoid further hassles to my family.

5- Cash is king. Don't burn it. Start acting right now like if you have $0 in your Bank account. Regardless of how much you receive, or how much money you have saved, it might not be enough in case of an emergency (i.e. health related), or in case your job search extends more than you thought.

After 7 months wasted with that mentality, this is what quickly worked:

1- A temp gig (only two months, but a big morale boost) - Short term independent contract as a Consultant.

2- I worked with a few selected group of headhunters and job agencies (over the phone and in person).

3- I relocated with my family (company paid) to another State with a similar job, but in a totally different Industry.

4- I started earning less, but after my first review got an increase that put me a bit above what I was earning.

5- save, save, save, save money. You never know when this might happen again, or you need to deal with a family emergency.

I know first hand change is very tough - for you and your family, but when all of this pass, you'll realize that you'll be much, much better outside of HPE (and smiliar Companies). Good luck, bro!

If my number comes up, I am unlikely to look internal at all. If for some stupid reason hpe does not want to rehire someone wfr'd down the road, that is thieir loss and stupidity.