Thread regarding CA Technologies (CA Inc.) layoffs

Ask your manager!

The previous weeks were horrible for me and since a few days I know my fate. I'm of type STAY. I'm fine with that although my role will change a little but not too much. I don't expect that things will be better in the future or will improve but I think I can live quite good with that and beside that I think it's worth having a look at the new org and luckily I have some RSUs to vest in spring. But I have experienced the uncertainty for weeks now and it was a real horror for me and also my family. A few days ago I decided to call my manager to get clarity because uncertainty became a pain to a level that was really threatening me. He was so kind to tell me my status and the upcoming changes. Even if I would have been told that I'm of typ "TERM" ... everything is better than again weeks of uncertainty and anxiety. So if uncertainty is - like it was for me - a real pain I recommend to ask (phone! not email or text message) your manager and get clarity. It's all set. It's all planned and decided. Depending on the relationship with your manager you will be amazed by the level of detail about your future what she/he probably will share with you.

So, go and ask (especially in countries where a day 1 notification is not possible due to legal aspects) if you're curious about your future. The clarity will at least give you some extra weeks/months to look for a new job in case of beging a TERM.

Good luck everyone!

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@VUHQIpX-1urw But don't you forget that "they" are different now. You were talking about "Predators" and now it will be "Aliens". And the event is unique, not just a regular layoff.

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Post ID: @1iir+VUHQIpX

I work in Support also (not manager) but in past layoffs they never told us anything. I have survived many rounds of layoffs and most of them were a surprise to me.

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Post ID: @1urw+VUHQIpX

It could go either way. They're not telling you anything because you're gone (and so is your whole team), or they're not telling you anything because there is nothing to tell (business as usual until further notice.) Guess we'll see next week!

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Post ID: @1rnm+VUHQIpX

@VUHQIpX-1xgt. Sorry to hear dude. If you no nothing it's a sign of..., better prepare yourself for layoff.

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Post ID: @1gcw+VUHQIpX

I am a manager in support (delivery) and do not know anything. 0 has been communicated to us.

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Post ID: @1xgt+VUHQIpX

They are full of sh--. Every director and above knows teams' statuses and many managers know also. If they say they dont know they lying and full of sh--.

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Post ID: @1rji+VUHQIpX

Here in support on the delivery side, no one knows anything. including engineers, managers, directors and vps. 0 indication of anything.

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Post ID: @1gge+VUHQIpX

I talked to my manager, he does not know my status or anyone else's status on the team. He does not even know his own status.

I can't tell if this means our team is safe, or toast.

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Post ID: @1ung+VUHQIpX

I don't think my manager knows his fate either... I suspect he will be gone.

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Post ID: @ptz+VUHQIpX

My manager is an insecure kid who can't be trusted, he is there by accident and he probably does not even know his fate, luckily In Prague the job market is healthy.

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Post ID: @ksu+VUHQIpX

ITC is shell of self. No more trainings. Morale is very low. Many friends given transition program. No future. I want to jump in front of lorry it is so bad.

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Post ID: @qjr+VUHQIpX

OMG it’s just a job. Are you WFH on top of a mountain? Economy is great you can easily find another job. Your desperation will now result in bad raises, little promotion and your manager can make you his/her b--ch. Why ? Because they know they can.

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Post ID: @zkn+VUHQIpX

I too was facing nervous and stress and loose motions. I cannot trust manager as they constantly tell lie but I decided whatever is fate is nothing I can do about it.

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Post ID: @bbn+VUHQIpX

My manager cannot be trusted

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