If even then. I'm starting to get a bit optimistic that this whole thing could fall through in the end. https://www.engadget.com/2222897/paramount-agrees-to-delay-warner-bros-merger-into-2027/

https://www.therobarcher.com/p/fridays-court-hearing-could-shape

Thoughts on how this will all go down?

Knowing what's coming, knowing they'd most likely be able to leave with a package, why are they so quick to leave? I'm genuinely curious.

Any word on the scope of the cuts happening this week?

anyone hear if separation packages will be offered again? If yes, do we think the package will be any better than last time they were offered since they will be looking to get rid of many employees once merge is finalized (2 weeks for every year... — read more 

Anybody else tired of working with a perpetual axe hanging over their head? I really can't wait for this whole thing to be over, even if I end up being laid off. I just can't stand this feeling of uncertainty anymore.

Why have we not changed organization structure to help Paramount+ technology?

If you think we're paying for the acquisition any way other than layoffs, you haven't been paying attention. What's the easiest way to cut costs? Layoffs. What has this company done every time it needed to save money, especially more recently?... — read more 

The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. Paramount Global is mapped to the file row Paramount Skydance, ticker PSKY. It ranks... — read more 

Marvel hero "Hulk" Mark Ruffalo, a frequent advocate for social issues, recently voiced strong criticism regarding the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by what the article refers to as "Paramount Skydance Pictures." In February, he... — read more 

Is there a single position right now where you can just work and not spend half your energy worrying about being let go?

Anyone have any insight? Are teams actively planning for layoffs?

Or can it be considered a done deal by now?

The head of the Writers Guild of America East union blasted Paramount-owned CBS News for recent “cruel and needless layoffs,” its firing of “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley and the shutdown of CBS News... — read more 

I have worked here for over two decades and this is one of the more frustrating periods I have seen. The actual workload is manageable, but the constant politics between departments and leadership make the day feel heavier than it needs to be. We're... — read more 

I heard a rumor that there will be layoffs on July 15th, and then more on August 15th? Has anyone heard about this? Not sure if it's even true, or what departments. Q2 earnings reports are expected to be on July 30th, so the July 15 layoffs would be... — read more 

https://apnews.com/article/cbs-news-60-minutes-pelley-fired-db75daea29a1996f9db5e7951e6f5064

We’ve become a joke. A punchline. At this point, I wouldn’t even be sorry to turn my back on this place.

Can anyone in HR confirm if promotions were approved, your manager would have been notified either way? I’m hearing there was an extension and some might be approved starting July 1.

https://open.substack.com/pub/eshap/p/colbert-was-profitable?r=7yaly&utm_medium=ios

I just endured years of horrible anxiety waiting for Paramount to fire me. Now I am transitioning into a brand new career that I couldn't be more excited for. As I look back, I realize that this website never did anything but harm my mental... — read more 

I'd like to be gone before the merger-related bloodbath starts, but there seem to be no jobs available.

Do they get off on Memorial Day like the rest of the company?

Long life PW

Multiple positions currently open at Paramount are listed as fully remote. What's the deal? Are these teams that have always been remote/have been grand-fathered in to stay this way?

Is there any consensus which divisions will be hit the hardest in upcoming merger layoffs? P+ was already decimated rather recently. Thoughts or knowledge on if streaming will be hit hard again? Not sure what to expect with the combining of HBO Max

I heard some promotions were approved and/ or in the process of being approved, but no word on timing. Anyone have any insight on when we will be notified?

I know what's coming and I know I should be looking. But after work I'm so drained that I can't bring myself to update my resume or browse listings. Anyone else feel this way?

Is stip happening next year? Any word?

The way everything was announced before the whole thing started made it sound like people would be getting cut nonstop for months. That so far hasn't been the case. I’m definitely not complaining, I’m just surprised and wondering if something changed... — read more 

Somebody asked me if I had heard of any layoffs coming in June yesterday. Since I haven't seen anything posted here I think the answer is no? Has anyone heard anything?

Was in the tech side of 1515 and heard rumor the CTO is leaving? Is it the streaming CTO (he is gone I thought already) or the CBS CTO? This place is so confusing.

Hearing different rumors about Summer Friday’s this week. WFH every Friday over the summer, two weeks of your choice to WFH. and up to your department head about coming to office Fridays. Any truth of any of these?

What do people think the future looks like for PSKY? Honestly, I thought it was on the rise after the acquisition when it went up to close to $20, but it's obviously dropped back to pre-acquisition levels. Do we think it'll go back up if the WBD... — read more 

At what point does the company give people driving to work for RTO an official break from coming to the office? Gas is at 4.49 currently out east and I cant imagine what the price is at on the west coast. Its clearly even more of a pay cut now.

If you look, you can see what’s going on. Management not really enforcing 5 day RTO. Snacks/eggs not being restocked. Soda/coffee/water machines taking days to refill. The company is feeling the cost squeeze of offering those things now that they... — read more 

Does anyone know if summer Fridays are going to be observed under this new regime? We’re only about 3 weeks away from Memorial Day. Tick tock.

Remember, proles: no wrongspeak allowed. Wrongspeak leads to crimethink. https://www.avclub.com/hollywood-blacklist-paramount-ankler-retaliation-ahead-of-warner-bros-merger