Well, over 10 years, 3 promotions, and lots of blood sweat and tears given, I was laid off in June effective June 22nd. Decent severance package. Set me up to take some time off with my kid. And now Starting a new gig July 10th. I had hoped to retire from Seagate in a dozen years, but I was realistic knowing that I would likely be riffed beforehand. Watched a lot of friends get laid off. Well it is my turn. Seagate was good to me, even in being laid off. No hard feelings. You could have done better as a company but you were fair to me.
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Good luck to you. I tried but got caught in the barbed wire
the way things are looking the tools that are worth a damn at STST will be shipped to NRM to fill South.
@1rad+1 has there been a public announcement about Longmont?
The c-gate management should be looking for volunteers. I know many, including myself, that have hands raised. Especially if it will allow one of the newer engineers to not be impacted. Maybe another verp round could help with cost savings and morale.
Super happy things worked out well for you! Best of luck on your new path!
C-gate is running out of buildings to sale to pay the dividend. My guess is I have 6 to 12 months remaining before my salary is swept up into the next shareholder payout and I am walked to the door. Even if there was a turn around in the market, does c-gate have a viable product and the infrastructure left to meet the demand?
Best thing that ever happened to me was getting laid off. F Seagate and the spinning drive it dies on.
I'm leaving soon also.. will see whether my current skills can still secure another job. Trying to stop rationalizing about the current inanity and look forward.
Longmont was sold. A fire-sale on all the buildings so Dividend can be paid to keep the stock up, the only asset this company still has.
Do not look back. Best wishes!
Good luck. Yeah. I think I’m right behind you. No sign of recovery. Looks like every building to be sold except Normandale.
Good deal. It all works out for most for the better. My turn is surely coming and I’ve taken steps to prep. No signs of recovery.
good luck to you, and enjoy your short break More of us will being going one way or another