Small group or the sizable one? Hearing it from several people affected, but can not tell how many have been affected in total.
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I agree strongly. My colleague who is 62 was laid off from SP in January. I am also 62. It looks like SP can be a risky place for scientists in their 60's.
Currently it looks like they are focusing (removing from workforce) on senior, meaning age, people to remove. That is unless you are in management, effective or ineffective, then there is no age limit on allowing you to stay. If you are below 45-50 you may be good for 6-12 months.
@Bicycle Witch. I hope you are doing ok post layoff. It looks like you missed SP. Keep in mind that it is also alright for others to seek other opportunities. The world is big and some people can accept realities and move on. Sometimes @Dante 4th is right. Corning and others in the global market are struggling. Perhaps the old Corning we liked doesn't exist anymore.
A word of warning from the other side....my good friends. Sullivan Park is a wonderful place to work.
*It's clean.
*People are polite.
*A comfortable and laid-back atmosphere.
*Cafe/coffee are excellent.
I say all this as one of the unfortunate poor souls who no longer works at SP, but is now employed at a new employer. I would love to get back into SP, but that is hopeless...
A few friends and I are reviewing each other’s updated resumes. Tired of this, tired of going from week to week worrying we won’t have jobs. Tired of the low moral and the “hush, hush” nature of our management. New year is near and hopefully a more fulfilling and fruitful company is also.
I know of about 10 people from 1 directorate in SP. Haven't been able to confirm other groups.
Does anyone know approximately how many people at Sullivan Park were "guided-by hand-to-the-door" ? Are we talking about 2-3 people? or dozens? Given the size of Sullivan Park, cuts of 2-3 people would not raise alarm.
Oh dear... not good.
It leaves me worrying about former colleagues.
Last spring I was hoping that all this job-cutting would finally come to an end. Management was saying that they reached the "right size" and that no more cuts were anticipated.
But, my good friend, there are also good "non-financial" reasons to leave the Corning area for a metropolitan center. The rural nature of the Corning valley does not appeal to many of the younger people. That makes it hard to keep talent. Unless you were born in the area, Corning seems like the middle of nowhere. That said, I loved the area (except for the taxes), but I am an old stale fa-t which is less desirable from the companies standpoint. They want youth...and it's hard to attract youth to that area.
Corning Incorporated is leaving the Corning Valley. Christ, you people are slow. Business strategy is sound. These cuts reflect the direction the company is going in. (hint: it's West)
Any cuts among the boys & girls at Sullivan Park? That was where I occupied a chair at that fine institution.
@Bicycle Witch
Of course it’s going to look peachy from the outside looking in… you’re on the OUTSIDE. Stock is not an accurate reflection of the $h!t show going on on the inside… yes there were cuts last week and some re-orgs coming… now is NOT a good time to join the company and “get in on the fun.” Stay far away.
I can confirm that a colleague of mine was just cut.
Were there really cuts?...or is this fear mongering?
I can't tell because I am now "on the outside looking in", but it appears that the company is doing quite well. The stock is rising daily. I can't believe that there are layoffs at this time. Everyone is probably safe for another 3-4 years. I wish I were there enjoying the fun.
You don't need leadership in an area that the company is evacuating.
Is that still ongoing or already done for this round? It feels like it’s never ending..
Mostly higher end positions below VP level. But the VP level and up need thinning and new blood. Amazed how badly the company is currently being managed. Moral is very low due to current management disengagement from employees.