I’ve never found a new job this fast before. I really didn't expect the offer to arrive this quickly. Admittedly, I also tried harder with searching than ever. Looks like now is the best time to get out of here? Anyone who wants a change, maybe... — read more
I'm afraid to think what it will all look like
All this with the pandemic has been going on for too long and everyone is under enormous stress. Everyone would love that all of this was just a bad dream.. I'm afraid what it will look like to work in this company after many people leave? And... — read more
This was considered a prestigious job once
People wanted to work at Seagate. Working here meant good pay and good benefits with a chance to progress. All of that has changed, so hiring anybody with any other options is impossible today. The only ones who are applying are people fresh out of... — read more
A lot of people are leaving
I thought it was all just a lot of talk, but there seem to be a lot of those leaving before December. I thought that there aren't many options for those who do not want to take a jab. Judging by the number of colleagues who are leaving just for this... — read more
Vaccine Mandate announced
A US employee wide vaccine mandate was announced today. Final deadline is early december. No testing alternative and it applies to remote workers as well as those onsite. No jab no job. FYI to anyone who cares, either side. Specific company info... — read more
Attrition is a problem
I'm not sure why nothing is being done about attrition. We are losing some (more like most) of our best to our competitors and nobody is doing anything to reverse this trend. This can keep happening only for so long before the effects are felt in the... — read more
Incompetent but polite
When I tried to give my best, I was overwhelmed with work and daily on the verge of burnout. Suddenly everything is better ever since I stopped being one of those who try to know as much as possible. If you don't want to be overwhelmed with work... — read more
New Cloud Business ?
Will it stick?
Could Seagate have retained its relevance?
I started working here when this company still had quite a bit of relevance. I know some great people who wanted to get a job here at the time and failed. What happened in the meantime is still not clear to me but now no one with high potential wants... — read more
Why is STX losing market share?
Looking at the latest trendfocus data summary and WD has caught STX. STX had a solid 5 to 8 point share lead. What is happening in the market?
HDD End in Data Center
I hear from my data center friends that as HDD gets bigger the IOPS get lower and are unusable for cloud providers. Even with dual actuator it only gets HDD to 2025. Is this true?
Calm before the storm?
Has anyone heard of any new rumors about cuts? I may be wrong, but to me it seems like calm before the storm.
Do you have a BS job at STX?
I saw this video and it reminded me of the many BS jobs around STX, including mine. The perfect example that is mentioned often is the Business Excellence department and its multiple VPs and Directors. How do we trade engineering, that can... — read more
I have zero respect left for this company and management
Getting rid of seasoned, loyal employees like they're trash is what did it for me. The moment I find a new job, I'm gone.
HAMR me !
Is HAMR ever going to happen ? Are the guys in SRG ever going to own up to their uselessness ?
Seagate Is The Best
Everyone is looking forward for the severance package (SP) and this is the main mentality across from boss, peers and colleagues working in Seagate. No one talks about work just focused on money. Of course, money always win!!!! If no SP, carry on... — read more
I don't respect anybody here anymore
I don't respect the company which puts profit above all, I don't respect the leadership team which is leading this place into ruin, I don't respect any of the managers - whatever level we're talking about - for being nothing but but-kissers who have... — read more
How many of your colleagues have left lately?
Never in a short period of time did more of my colleagues leave Seagate. I’m not at all surprised because people don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses and poor management who don’t appreciate their value. Unless something changes in the... — read more
Have all chances been missed?
There were a few chances in the past to branch out but those ships have sailed long ago and Seagate is now a tanker loaded up with debt. The chances I'm speaking of were to merge with a NAND chip maker, and/ or become a mass storage warehouse... — read more
Where is this company headed?
My opinion is that the Seagate is a small boat in the middle of the ocean. Unfortunately, the company has completely lost its compass. What vision do they have for Seagate in general? Can you imagine this company in two or three years? I am not at... — read more
How many people are here just because they were hoping for severance pay?
That’s the biggest mistake I’ve ever made. At one time I turned down quite a solid offer because I was thinking about severance pay. Lesson learned.
Age-related job-finding issues
I keep hearing that people over a certain age (some say 50, some say even in their late 40s) are having trouble finding new jobs due to their age. Is this true? It makes no sense to me. Experience and knowledge always used to mean something, has that... — read more
W2 phishing incident in 2016
Has anyone, as a result of the W2 give away, had their SSN # used to set up a fraudulent Medicare and/or Social Security Benefits account?
I just wonder what their next bad move is
Those at the top are just lining up extremely bad moves. I wonder which even worse move comes after grade level changes? Admittedly, I hope I won’t even be there when the new bad move is announced. Unfortunately, it has become impossible to expect... — read more
I am not one of the favorites
so I'm leaving this company. Nothing makes sense here if you’re not among the favorite ones. They have a better status even if they do sloppy work, even if their behavior towards other employees is not appropriate, even if they do not give any value... — read more
Retrenchment on September
Anyone heard about retrenchment coming on September?
How much are your good ideas valued here?
I love my job and I think I am a very engaged employee, but working in this company I've totally lost the will to ever come up with an idea again. They just pretend to want to hear employee ideas, and when you come up with an idea, they completely... — read more
Redeployment
Does it improve your career in Seagate or the grass is not greener on the other side ?
Why don't I want to be in this company anymore?
A Company Full of Yes Men Lacks Innovation A Company Full of Yes Men Misses Opportunities A Company Full of Yes Men Isn’t Honest A Company of Yes Men Makes More Mistakes A Company Full of Yes Men Is Afraid of Risk Copied from... — read more
Inflation to run 6% for the next 2 years or more
With little to know wage increases from Seagate, your inflation adjusted salary is going to plummet. Other companies are giving large % raises because they are not lead by mo--ns with no clue on what's going on in the world.
Employee morale
Things were already bad when I was laid off about three years ago and with everything that's happened since then (most of all the pandemic) I can't even imagine how bad it is now. Is there any chance that I'm wrong and things have actually improved?... — read more
No Bonus or Raise This Year
All Directors and above will receive no raises or bonuses. Directors and above will only be receiving RSUs this year. Sad to see the company increase forecasts and have record stock price but can't pay employees a bonus. Another quick way to push out... — read more
Vaccine
Seagate will never require the vaccine as an employment requirement. If you are wondering why, it's because a company who requires employees to take a vaccine as a condition of work accepts 100% of financial responsibility if you are injured by it... — read more
Was hard work worth it for anyone here?
The situation is identical when I worked very hard and now that I work only the bare minimum. Now I wonder why I worked hard at all and tried to give my best? Seagate didn't value it at all. Now that I’m less engaged at least I'm feeling less... — read more
HR doesn't care about employees
What does HR do to confront a hostile work environment? My opinion is that it does very little or nothing at all. I realized that it is absolutely useless to address them with complaints because they just don’t care. I did it once and they didn’t... — read more
How many directors got cut this week?
I heard 30 and know of 2.
Teleworking expense claim
Is Seagate discouraging expense claims from those who have had to telework during the pandemic?? SVP sanctioned the right to claim, so why are some departments allowing their people to claim whilst others aren’t?
Fighting for survival
The more the ship sinks, the more backstabbing, taking of other people's credit and brown nosing we see here on daily basis. I understand that some people want to keep their jobs here, but is the situation so desperate that they will fight to stay... — read more
Seagate getting into politics
Seagate is as white as they come, who are we kidding? Diversity here is like finding break through technically with HAMR, there is none. How much did this statement cost? https://www.ceoaction.com/ceos/?page=24