I know we're all scared, I am too, but don't take what you read on an anonymous forum at face value.
There is no firm proof. Saying "I'm a people manager" anonymously is like saying "my uncle works for Microsoft" on Xbox live.
Fact of the matter is, if you are on a list whether it exists or not, there is nothing you can do about that until it is communicated to you allegedly in 2 days.
If you want to plan for the worst, great, not a bad idea to have a backup plan regardless of a RIF. Please don't let anonymous Internet posters scare you into getting sick over a possibility. Take a breath.
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too late I'm already too far into the final stages of psychosis
just waiting to cashout my fully vested 401k and gamble it all on the Mass. lottery
@a3 right no amount of worrying will change a already made decision to be communicated Thursday
Prediction: Thursday will come and go with no big layoff.
@ag even a freezing frog appreciates boiling water
@OP has anyone considered this is a rumor planted by the powers that be so every "takes their medicine" on regards to RTO? "Well at least I wasn't RIFed.
Def not scared. Bring it on. $$$$$
I agree in the sentiment of don’t lose your marbles already. You still have to wait until Thursday to see the real deal in what happens. So yes, deep breath, we can support each other through everything that’s coming at least from a working life sense.