Hey, everyone! I’m the wife of an ex 2U employee who told her husband not to take the job when it was offered to him. I told him to start applying other places when I saw how empty HQ was and I brought up everything I read on this page. He was somehow shocked that they were terminating his position in August but offering him severance or a new made up position he absolutely wasn’t qualified for, had no pay increase, and that would have required an insane commute to Crystal City. I told him to take the severance before they had nothing to give and never look back. Looks like it was a good thing I did.
If you have a family and have life insurance through 2U, contact your insurance company immediately and ask to continue your policy. You have 30 days to do, the rates are pretty good, and it will save your family a ton of stress while you job hunt. And the COBRA rates for health insurance are astronomical so apply for Medicaid and you will be instantly covered because you are unemployed.
I hope this helps and best of luck to everyone out there. I’m so sorry this his happening.