Let's catalog options for unemployed (or soon-to-be-unemployed) TMs and share some experiences.

This is not new to Target…. It’s new to HQ! Target lifer here: 30+ years, 15+ in stores the rest at Regional and HQ offices. I've been reading these posts for quite a while and I'd just like to share a little history outside of the HQ perspective... — read more 

How much money does Target pay out for tuition reimbursement?

Brian told us he'll need two years to clean the house up. Even if many of us don't get the ax next time doesn't mean we don't get caught up in the subsequent waves. It's a pins and needles effect and it feels like we are holding our breath for the... — read more 

This feels oddly reminiscent of another large Minnesota electronics retailer 4 years ago. You are not on a fun journey and I imagine if you are there in 5 years from now the company will not be the same. 85% of the people will have changed, the... — read more 

If not, take 10 minutes to give your honest feedback! I did and it felt so good to get my thoughts out there. I won't bias anyone here with my thoughts, just leave your honest feedback for the world to see instead of posting stupid rumors here!

Due to all of your cuts at store level we can no longer keep our store GREEN ! Were blood red and are always written up for not being green. We can't do it anymore !! We can't fill shifts anymore because employees can't handle the stress . Come work... — read more 

PLEASE TELL ME!

There will be no layoffs until June. Brian is a very superstitious person. He loves astrology. Next round of layoffs will be June 9th, 2015. A Tuesday. 6-9-15. 6+9=15. His target date and Brian's favorite number.

Do not gather all the remaining team members to line the hallways and clap and cheer as the laid off leave their final "you were laid off - here's your walking papers- you must leave the building immediately" meeting. It may make leadership feel... — read more 

It seems more likely rhat it won't happen when people speculate it will. I'm also pretty sure the people making those decisions read this forum and are not going to elude to timing.

I was laid off in March and the past four weeks have been the best of my career so far. I stressed before it happened, but not after--the unknown is harder to deal with than the known. I now have time and a pile of cash while I look for my next job... — read more 

Either soon, in the not so distant future, or the distant future. People will be laid off or not laid off or they will resign or be terminated. Or potentially promoted. This is pretty much what every post has turned into here....

While we are talking about referrals, I need a Psychotherapist in Minneapolis. If I continue to hear about layoffs I will go nuts. Seriously, this whole thing destabilized me quite a bt. But hey, there is nothing we can do about it so I am about to... — read more 

Is there a way to compare my severance to other companies? Something like a website or a forum where people are able to benchmark severance packages received. Please let me know.

What's in our stars? Well, our CEO does not know how to create things, but he sure knows how to destroy them... In 2010 he was responsible for huge cuts at Sam's Club (#walmart):... — read more 

Why does everyone think tomorrow April 7th is the day?

They're still around and meeting with higher ups. I'm assuming that's not good for the rest of us.

Rumors spread like fire, but whose gonna clear it? Everyone keeps asking their managers and they say even i heard the same. If its not gonna happen then why is it spreading, what are all the big heads eating shit? or they also want us to be in this... — read more 

Overheard a long conversation between what I assume are two HR managers discussing logistics of the layoffs. Including resignation letters, offering severance packages and updating org charts.

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2010/08/17/austin-hormel-strike

I left Target 6 months ago after 2 years in TTS. I was an experienced hire, having previously worked for two large companies in the Twin Cities. During my time there, I wasn't able to deliver a single successful project. Although there were plenty of... — read more 

Has anyone heard any more about admin layoffs? I've heard everything from 30-50% of current admins will be released on 4/7 to June and a more thoughtful approach by pyramid.. but one of what I've heard is confirmed either way! Anyone hear anything... — read more 

Take it for what it's worth

With contractors leaving, does that mean BAs and PMs will now have to ACTUALLY work? God help us!

So I've been wanting to quit my job at Target for awhile and things have certainly gotten worse for me after the layoffs a couple weeks ago. I am actually wishing I would have been let go and gotten the severance package. I wish it could have been me... — read more 

I know we all have that feeling, that weirdo feeling of getting kicked. In a way its good but we all think about the bills, the family don't we? Its been difficult to do our work as well. Hold your hands together guys we will face it. If you know... — read more 

Knock Knock? Who's There? Target? Target's Who? Target Lay Off. Target Lay Off Who? Target Lay Off You!

I am told that target is ending contracts abruptly without any notice. Any updates?

Target talent has declined

I'm not in TTS, but members of my team asked about next week's rumored layoffs as there were concerns over busting out butts for a project only to have people let go. Higher up disclosed that our team wouldn't be affected. Mentioned that TTS is a... — read more