and drink the night away after the inevitable happens. Taking suggestions....

I just want them to do it already. The anxiety of not knowing if I have a job or not is so unsettling. I've had to put life plans on hold because I don't know if my income status will change or how long it will take me to find a new job. Even if I am... — read more 

hearing 800+ people being fired today.

Can we get check ins today so everyone is up to date. Right now it’s 7am. I’m at the office. No sign of management or HR.

Spent most of the night tossing and turning, nervous about what's going to happen. It's sad to think that I actually used to enjoy working here. Now my work days have turned into worrying if I will have a job tomorrow or not. Whoever said that this... — read more 

Regardless of what the stock market shows, Viacom is a great place for people and personality. The culture is great, we've worked for years to cultivate great people into success stories. The only caveat is that we haven't had any content in the past... — read more 

sad to hear about layoffs. viacom has some super great people. some bad apples. who doesn't? i don't thing the people in charge have the knowledge to make decisions like this. SAD!

I'm sad to hear that Viacom is pursuing layoffs to counteracts it's inabulity to produce viewable content. I wonder how far these will go and how many good people they plan to get rid of.

Wondering if this is just going to affect devs and then the rest will be reactionary?

Anyone know if all areas of Viacom will be hit? I’m talking besides the big 6... TV Land, Logo, NAN, CMT, VH1? Just trying to plan my week accordingly.

if you haven't heard, then they are being extremely professional in not telling anyone. the rest of the hammer comes down in the next 24 hours

https://cheddar.com/videos/exclusive-viacom-plans-new-round-of-layoffs Specifically mentions sales and marketing

That each of us gets some relief tomorrow and that we finally know everything that needs to be know about this round of layoffs. This has been dragging for way too long and it's been two or three months since the rumors started. I hope they notify... — read more 

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/959345599861501954

Frankly, I'll be happy to see something take place this week. The whole uncertainty of the past several months has had me stressing out constantly. Finally knowing what's going to happen will be a relief, whichever way it goes for me. We all know... — read more 

Perhaps another sign it’s happening this week.

Everybody seems convinced that a huge round of layoffs is coming to Viacom next week, but how can we be sure? If the quarterly results are positive, will they have a reason for layoffs? I might be naive, but I chose to be optimistic, especially when... — read more 

I wish everyone luck.

It'll start first thing in the morning, and when you start seeing people walking around with all the same colored folders you know it started. That's how it was back in 2015- I was one that lost my job then. Telling you guys - best thing that ever... — read more 

I keep hearing layoffs will happen next week 2/6. Anyone else hearing this too?

That's why almost every major corporation is laying people off right?

This is what I heard: It starts tomorrow No dpt is spared The number will be between 900 and 1,000 There will be another round in about 3 moths Unchanged severance terms Take all of this with a grain of salt, it's a rumor but I wanted to share what's... — read more 

Heard there are some big changes coming this week... not sure which departments or which offices.

There are always a few bad apples in huge corporations, but Viacom takes the cake. I’ve witnessed numerous in the management rank treat their subordinates like garbage for no reason other than that they can. Why does any manager think that... — read more 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shari-redstones-viacom-cbs-merger-plans-take-shape-tension-1078180

Um, yeah...if the recent stories in the gossip blogs are even half true layoffs are the least of the worries coming down the pipe.

http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-shari-redstone-viacom-cbs-merger-20180112-story.html

waiting for the reorg...then wanting the package. employees totally checked out due to complete lack of stability. dedicated employees stuck trying to increase morale when most staff is anxiously awaiting a cut. definition of a mismanaged toxic... — read more 

Let me be clear. Disney buying Fox is not good for Viacom. It makes us look smaller and exposes our distribution channels and programming flaws. If we remain as is through 2018 I will be shocked. The question is a big WHEN things happen. Anyone care... — read more 

I’ve been here for over a year. The opportunity for individuals who deserve to advance within Viacom is rare. Managers have been known to hinder growth of their employees for their own self-interest and create competition for positions which causes... — read more 

The massive layoffs are definitely coming soon (after holidays). Bob couldn't start his "reign" with layoffs, but now that there's some positive momentum with Jim G and better ratings at MTV/Nick, he's developed some goodwill with shareholders. Big... — read more 

We've started the process of the latest reorganization over a year ago, and while we are supposed to be done with it we seem to be anything but. How long do they plan to keep this uncertainty over our heads? If we knew more about what's going on... — read more 

We can't support our old lifestyle and don't offer any value outside of Nick and a little bit of Comedy. Disney and Netflix are monsters. Other TV competitors are all owned by cable providers or about to be. We don't hire from the competition, so... — read more 

What's with the consultants on the inside of viacom massive layoffs? acquisition?

So I am curious how a creative and programming meeting goes here. Let me take a stab: MTV Exec: We need content. Landscape has changed and teens are all about mobile. Any ideas? MTV Exec 2: Well, we had success with TRL and Jersey Shore 10 years ago... — read more 

https://www.fastcompany.com/40474520/heres-what-happened-when-mtv-met-gen-z

It's a shame when anyone gets laid off. But after 15+ years I have seen how this company works. Sumner and his over-paid minions missed the boat BIG time over the years and we're all paying for it. Channels will either get sold or a big video or... — read more 

I spent last 5years with our company and it'd be a real shame if they were to decide to lay people off from our offices in NYC.

Three people from Studio Tech/Ops at 1515 received their walking papers last week.