I'm struggling to see a reason why I should consent to the cut, other than some sense of comradery.
It feels like regardless of what I do, more layoffs are inevitable.
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Yes, it is illegal. But if you are not a URM, Intel doesn't care.
@fhd+1lbgwLP8 Of course they are able to see if you signed or not because they directly can see your TC
Managers are unable to see if you signed or not
Yes it is illegal to discriminate... Likewise to not consent is a clear career limiting move. Companies can make employment untenable in legal non discriminatory ways. Encourage you to use your imagination, if you are coming up blank think of great colleagues you saw singled out and slowly forced out.
Those who will not consent have voluntarily exposed themselves and are now a prime target for being on the hot seat. Yes, if there are enough people of the same mind (Close to a majority) they could impact company policy and will add cover for each other, although this is not a good long term strategy for a company in decline. This is the prisoner dilemma part, you are up against your co-workers to decide on the paycut. But unlike a real prison you are free to leave.
The smarter move is to consent, make your dissatisfaction undetectable and plan your next move either in or outside of Intel. Do not reveal your intentions or strategy until you have made a decision and the path is paved. You may find you survived and are elevated within, or rather you are severely underpaid and you go where the wind blows. There is always opportunity within Chaos, Good luck!
+1 to zvm. It is absolutely illegal to discriminate based on how you signed in EU
@vdj+1lbgwLP8
Thanks for this, you make a really good point. I was on the fence and this really helps.
In the EU they can't mark you for removal like that. It's considered retaliation and is very much illegal in EU employment law. Any future layoffs would have to be considered using the same metrics as before.
Prisoner dilemma in real life. If you are in the US, you consented when you signed the at will agreement when you started at Intel, You only have this option in other Geos...
If you don't consent you have essentially marked yourself for future permanent removal, and perhaps no-rehire tag added next to your name. You may maintain your current pay for a couple more weeks/months, have your plan B ready to fire if this is your course and in essence you are burning the bridge as you leave Intel for good.
If you do consent, you can still make an exit plan, but do so at your own time for the right opportunity. If the opportunity arises, you will then be able to exit gracefully, maintaining relationships and leaving the bridge intact when they invariably figure out you were a key employee that they wish they could have done more to retain you. This in itself will lead to future more profitable ventures in the future. How you conduct yourself under duress and improve your situation is very marketable and people will remember you for it.
Its a small world, I am bias to doing the second option, be quiet on the surface, looking like the corporate shill (restore and reward), underneath do what is best for you and your family, testing the waters and seeing your fair market value. No one will expect anything less. Intel is not at the bottom yet :) The market is hungry for talent.