https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/806333548278022144
If you get hit, stay strong and keep it classy...
Walk out with your head held high. You have skills - you will be okay. Leave on a good note and ask your manager if you can use them as a reference. Regardless of what we have to put up with from upper management, it has been an honor and a privilege... — read more
On a good note: Amazon might be looking for a new fulfillment facility in Shakopee
TCO got jacked. All groups lost a significant number of engineers. I was surprised at who was cut. Not sure why but know there is no recovery. TCO is less capable. At one past point I would have said TCO was a model for disc drive product delivery... — read more
remaining personnel transfers to LCO
The four beer post 12/6 rumor is more TCO RIFs in the am 12/7/2016. However, they are not engineering product delivery specific. I think they are SSD but hell they got gutted previously so I have a hard time believing this one. I personally think tco... — read more
HDIG
TCO HDIG group lost 5 out of 20 people today.
TCO to be closed within 12 months
Watched as many coworker and friends, for over 15 years, were walked out the door. Made for a very tiring and long day. Nothing got done and most remaining employees expect TCO to be closed within 12 months.
TCO > 300
If the TCO RIF number is not greater than 300, I would be shocked. Many talented engineers and technicians were walked out the door today. I do not know what the future for TCO is but can say it is not delivering products. TCO product delivery no... — read more
LCO is the lone player and deliverer for products going forward
There had to be more than 160 released at TCO. The facility was devastated. TCO no longer has the capability to generate a product. I watched several key people walked out the building today. I'll be shocked if this facility is staffed this time next... — read more
Shakopee
My dad works at Shakopee and was laid off - said aprox. 300 others at his location, too.
To those curious about RIF timing
The answer is quite obvious as to why it was pushed back despite being well-known since Sept. The impact on STX shares will be more impactful near the end of the year. Increased or flat demand has helped buoy the share price, and the release of news... — read more
Sites impacted
So the rumors were true, unfortunately. God bless, and good luck to us all. From what I just read on other threads, MN and CO were hit the most. It started so silently, still trying to make sense out of this. Can anyone give more details? Sites... — read more
Numbers in TCO/LCO?
Anybody has numbers for TCO and LCO? Will it continue tomorrow?
Got my package today. Sad and relieved.
Don't need to check this website any more. ;)
A senior director
A senior director was shown the door late today, Monday. It's going to be a long and painful week. No sign of boxes, but I imagine crews will be working overnight to prepare the dirty work. God I feel sick! Only good news is that SL just sent out a... — read more
Vesting of Stock Awards
Does anyone know how stock awards that are still vesting are handled in the case of a layoff?
Engineering Layoffs started on Monday
Layoffs started over the weekend. Engineering started on Monday. Read/write team lost 50% and rumored one manager on Tuesday morning.
Can someone pass this to SJL ...
He should know what leadership is.... https://youtu.be/ReRcHdeUG9Y
Poll, for those who been around few years
if you worked at the company since before '09 slump, do you think this year worst in morale than that time? do you wish to be RIF or retain job now?
Dec. 6, 2016
For TCO and LCO only and exclude ASIC and SSD, project management 101 - reorg.
how is it looking in December?
any lay offs?
Seagate Technology Layoffs 2017
When will my job be safe? Never! Right, that's our modern capitalism - that's probably why there are rumors about layoffs in Dublin.
Scotts Valley Move to Cupertino Finalized ?
Has the move from Scotts Valley to Cupertino been finalized?
Trump effect on H1bs
He will reduce the numbers and h1b become non immigrant category. American first means they have wait advertisements few months to hire us citizens. Very tough time for h1b visa holders.
CSO Lacie in Tigard Oregon closing
Tigard Oregon / The 55,000 square foot building has been leased out to another company two months back & directors were on-site to inform of the customer service organization (CSO) closure at the former LaCie NA HQ. They will RIF 10-15 CSO people... — read more
All hands
Any outlook?
Huge lay off expected in dothill div of seagate. Jobs outsourcing to India. Lay off on 4th week of January.
I will stay as of now.
The Future Of 2.5" HDD storage
If you want to know what's happening in the 2.5" market suggest you read this http://www.tomshardware.com/news/seagate-hdd-15k-ssd-enterprise,32920.html If you are employed in the 2.5" HDD sector things not looking too good for you....
SVA Site Closure Confirmed
Employees in SVA received email from CIO (most left in SVA are IT) confirming that Lease will not be renewed on last SVA Bldg in May 2017. No specific relocation or facilities known. HR/Facilities beginning planning process soon,
Super results
Seagate posted super results today. Everybody is now confident that company has turned the corner. No more layoffs for years to come. One happy family again.