Thread regarding Macy's Inc. layoffs

This is a really good post, but do you really think it's smart to leave your full name and details on an anonymous site about layoffs?

sure. contact me on LinkedIn. My contact info is in the OP

Medical leave, meet with manager and even give your soul it will not make a difference. When the time comes and they decide it's you, it's over. Even when it's not suppose to be you they'll make it happen

Do you have a direct email I can get in touch with you Darien ?

Darian, I have worked with you years ago when you were in stores. Back then I admired your positivity and good nature. A post like this from you does not surprise me. I chose to leave the company a year ago anticipating this type of massive reduction on the horizon. Life goes on but the memories remain.

I have a couple of tips to add:

• Adopt a "growth mindset". It's not a useless self-help thing. It's real. Darian is the embodiment of it. If you're lazy, here's a link to get you started: http://sourcesofinsight.com/10-big-ideas-from-mindset-the-new-psychology-of-success/

• Practice interview, especially on telling your story. I'm guessing a lot of you have been at Macy's for 5+ years and are quite rusty with interviews. Find someone that you trust and know how to give feedback.

As trite as it sounds, I'm excited for those of you who will find that there's life after Macy's and it's better. You have to accept that you'll learn some new skills and mindsets but you'll be glad that you did.

Good luck!

I am not a Macy person , but have experienced a similar situation. 20+ years in store ops retail .
Advice : Stick together . Posting all day long about how stupid the leadership is , or how ridiculous their plans are will get you nothing . It doesn’t change how things are or how they will turn out .
If you believe the company will eventually fail, then look elsewhere .
And for gosh sakes .....STOP clicking on that Amazon button . Every time you or a friend clicks , it sends brick and mortar deeper into a hole . Amazon invented NOTHING .... if it weren’t for the technology companies and their devices , Amazon would still be sending books out in the mail from a garage .
I am a customer of Macy’s and I still enjoy shopping and spending in your stores. Hang in there .

Women shoes colleague. Coming back from medical is irrelevant for your employment imo. Congrats and glad your back! Here is the thing. Meet with your manager, review your my client and work on an event strategy to drive your clients back in. Work on closing ratio. Meaning how many did you great how many did you seat and how many did you get shoes on their feet? Bring 3 pairs to the floor. Suggestive sale, work on product knowledge, meet with your vendors. Connect with your store manager. If you need help , reach out as I use to be regional for shoes and can help . Darian

ok so if anyone wants to help me out... Im coming back after medical leave.. I know im gonna be fired cause i work Women shoes and my hourly rate is pretty high.. I sold alot.. I open tons of cards, knowing all the cuts i know im next.. im a bit older.. so how do i take this situation?

I have been through a Macy's job elimination in 2015.
Losing your job emotionally is very difficult almost like a death in the family.
If you can take some time off before jumping into the job hunt, I highly recommend it.

It takes time but there is a better life after Macy's.

They provided career transition classes through Lee Hecht Harrison and they were amazing a must to take advantage of, you learn so much, plus exposed to many resources on how to find a job.
It became my new full time job. LinkedIn is a must (recommend a professional photograph) and real life networking is key.
Based on a job post, in each job application, you must word smith and customize key words from the job post into your cover letter and resume.
Keep in mind, per job application, to schedule an interview and the actual interview in time equals one month.
When you come from a retail background you offer many more skills, experiences and qualifications that are required in jobs outside of retail.

At this difficult time wishing you all the very best.

WHAT A FABULOUS INSPIRING POST!!! I went through this last year. I mourned the loss of my job for many months. I was 35+ years and worked for MST, (MTech). Follow the lead this poster created. I feel for all of you out there. The good news, there is a better life outside of Macy's. You are all so talented in your field of expertise. Another, bigger, better door will open for you. It did for me. God Bless All................

Well said. Thank you !

I also have been silently following this board. I can assure you that Yes, there is life after Macy's. Actually, odds are strong that it will be a happier life. Any of my fellow former-employees would readily validate this sentiment. I think that the words in the original post are spot on. The only thing I would like to add would be, "Don't blame yourself." The company failed you, you didn't fail the company.

Thank you and all the best to those to have been impacted!!!!!!!!

I love this! Attitude and outlook is everything. All the very best to those impacted. There is life after Macy’s!