Having worked at progressive infested Seagate, I welcome all the obama worshipers to their hero's brainchild. Remember, if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor. Period! To the few intelligent Seagate employees, you have my sympathy.

Now phase2 is at work after 60 days. How many phases are there? I can not trust the management any more.

Does the company need NRM, STST, and Penang for sliders? Does the company need 2 design centers in SHK and LCO for a dwindling portfolio of enterprise products? Not really. I'm sorry, but if I was running this company, I could close at least 2 design... — read more 

"Our discussions with STX suggest there will be a phase 2 of the cost takeout program that will entail capacity, equipment and manufacturing site consolidation. In the current phase, STX expects to reduce headcount by 3% (~1,600 employees) and incur... — read more 

Is it Luczo or Luzco or Luxwald or Griswaldo? Where the fukc is Waldo anyway?

Whats it mean when someone says "NOMAD.. sterilze." WTF?

We should all take a moment to remember those who are really hurt by Seagate's rough times... the investors, Seagate executives, and our customers. Our poor investors - can you imagine what it feels like to not be able to buy that 3rd vacation home... — read more 

long term employee at NRM, lets call him "ray", still employed after beating his wife for years. you bet he is. I refuse to work with him on moral grounds.

3% world wide includes about 20k line workers in Asia in the bottom part of that equation. Take them out and it's probably 10 to 15% of the professional staff.

Layoffs are hard, but saw some deserving (for layoff) candidates being impacted. Good move by whoever chose them (harsh, but true). On the flip side, feel really sorry for those who did not deserve this at all. However, on positive note, the skilled... — read more 

I M A P

Luzco and Mosley better watch out. You could be next. We are watching you

This is public information now. It's about 3% hit. It's way below what most people expected. Lots of happy campers everywhere. Pat yourself on the shoulder if you get the date right. See you here in 6 months.

Be thankful if you get RIFed this round like I did. Rumor has it they're changing the separation pay policy after this one. Next RIF, expect 30 days pay and that's it (at least for US employees). Not good for anyone with more than 2 years with the... — read more 

Can't believe no one saw this layoff coming.

Anyone let go from NRM wafer operation?

Anyone have numbers?

Anyone heard about Havant? Buz is that we could get shut down.

Any update?

Are Layoffs done at Shakopee or will they continue until the end of the day?

Any layoffs in SV IT?

Here's some irony for you. Relaxation class in the gym has been canceled today.

Has anyone been laidoff in Cupertino yet?

I heard through the grapevine that they were looking at different criteria this time to make selections for RIF in OKC. I heard they have been watching individial work ethics. Supposedly they have been monitoring things like who has been hanging out... — read more 

Seems not many people know about lay off procedure. This procedure is not specific to seagate, but in general. Your manager and two security guards will appear in your cubicle. The behavior of the manager you are going to see today is different... — read more 

Good luck today and the coming days.

It's just a taste of the Masters whip we all need!

I left a little late today and Crestone Needle service room's sliding door was shut. So I peeked in and there was a basket of canned soda and top quality bags of pretzels. This could be the best layoff ever! Head of HR might be up for a promotion... — read more 

Found out tomorrow they are going to lay off X number of employees. Anyone know how many? And which areas?

Want to see how many of those privileged class gets the ax tomorrow ....

Is every RIF at Seagate like this one where everyone knows the exact date over a month in advance, or is this just the most poorly managed RIF in history?