we beat the 2023 target. Does this mean bonuses?

Ambow (AMBO) has twice the market cap of 2U. And their headquarters is a closet in Cupertino.

Why did Chip buy edX? Because he was a total id--t or because he needed another year or two to pump the stock until he could bail out. JK says Chip is just a mo--n. Not sure I buy it. Personally I think it was number 2, and that someone should... — read more 

CHIP WADDINGTON, 30s, sits behind a massive, mahogany desk adorned with a golden bust of himself. Stacks of money tower beside him like a modern-day Midas. He wears a Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops despite the air conditioning blasting arctic... — read more 

Does anyone in Boston work for edX anymore? Or did that end with consolidation?

There's no future here. Your career will be better served anywhere but here. After too many years spent here I find the whole interviewing process rather daunting, but even I have pushed through and now I'm trying to find something. This place will... — read more 

Here comes the sun... https://web.cvent.com/event/e57e22e7-3263-467c-9ebd-22d4f0e3fcdd/summary?rt=QkeQKleZzkmOcPyWUF5Tag

Clock is ticking on the delisting warning. What are the options for the brass? (1) Wait and pray. It takes another 6 months+ after a delisting warning that things get serious. And then they can do a reverse stock split to inflate the price. Could... — read more 

I still have Chip on my Facebook. He looks happier than ever; posting pics from Dubai. He has not a care in the world. I remember when he cried talking about having to lay people off at one of his last companies. He said it was the hardest thing he... — read more 

Sweet dreams...https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/142/

Ruh roh... https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/15/2u-earnings-miss-adds-pressure-to-debt-rankled-online-education-firm.html

To Chip Paucek: Ollie said to Stan many times: “This is a fine mess you've gotten us into.” https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/teaching-learning/2024/02/15/online-course-provider-2u-questions-future-amid

Funny, no mention of short sellers... https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/teaching-learning/2024/02/15/online-course-provider-2u-questions-future-amid

Working on a pilot for the 2U story, called F*. Dark comedy with lots of background music. Like Billions, but not as highbrow (fewer allusions). Not as lowbrow as Animal House. The first year JK bribes a big university, SCU, then hires Chip... — read more 

If the stock gets delisted, I understand any stock already owned is sc--wed, but what happens to the current funds waiting for the next purchase period?

I am wondering why any school would want to sign up to do buisness with 2U knowing that the company is on life support? Why would the newest school that came onboard, that we took over from Pearson, want to stay? They are taking a very unstable... — read more 

What happens to their debt or tuition responsibility/payment if 2u goes under and programs can no longer operate?

It’s pretty clear this business is done… which is what it is. I’m probably coming from a place of privilege but I am at peace. I will continue to do my job and what is expected of me, but not go above and beyond, while looking for my next move... — read more 

Thoughts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5QLbnfFWg0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3eC35LoF4U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7jW8_2Us5c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RP19fnff_c

Read it for yourself. Still no 10K. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4669627-2u-inc-twou-q4-2023-earnings-call-transcript

Where is the Annual Report (10K)? https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1459417&owner=exclude

Did I just hear that? "12 quarter journey? "radical transparency"? Using AI for lead generation? "Offshoring when appropriate" "culture of curiosity" "reduce expenses"

https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TWOU

Any thoughts that the edugrift at 2U has damaged people's lives? Sure there may be anecdotes of successes that provide comfort. Any these folks were adults. But was there any deception of others, self-deception? ... — read more 

For those left behind after the most recent layoffs, have you received unsubstantiated negative performance feedback with threats of a PIP?

2U could have reported their numbers ahead of earnings call. The fact that they haven't is not a good sign.

We have had layoffs, reorganization of teams and verticals, and yet we have not been given a clear path or a vision for the future. As far as the degree side, nothing has changed. Other than teams spread out thin. Where is leadership? “ We are going... — read more 

https://investor.2u.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/default.aspx

I am so burnt out here I don’t even have energy to job hunt after work. Any motivational tips? Aside from unemployment threat and starvation? lol

Spreading some hope for the anxious folks. I was laid off in September. Two months later, I got a new job and a 20k pay bump. Took a little bit of grinding but 2u feels like a bad dream now. Any other stories?

Point72?

Even if HR tracks you down for commenting on this board, you still have a federally protected right to discuss work conditions as long as you’re being honest and not divulging proprietary information or engaging in insider training. Do your own... — read more 

I started as a TA and then went full-time. I distinctly remember a meeting after going full-time where we were asked to brainstorm ways to help TAs "move on" and not consider their roles permanent employment. That was back in 2020 or so. Back then... — read more 

Has anyone else been getting really vague warnings about doing your job right and staying ethical? It’s never directed at anyone specific on my team, it has just felt ominous the last few months with these vague threats of immediate termination for... — read more 

I've got no insight on where this thing is going, but I'm just curious... I came to 2U in 2017 when we were on a rocketship to the moon. 2U acquired GetSmarter, my department was hiring like crazy, the stock hit $100, and 2U was paying Michelle... — read more 

Here's a hint, SS... https://academic.oup.com/rfs/article-abstract/33/9/4024/5602331?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Anyone have thoughts on what this reorg they sent cryptic emails about this week could mean for Student Success? I can't help but think that their talk of going back to basics and a heavy focus on efficiency might mean that the coaching aspect of SS... — read more 

I've heard from many leaders that were let go that they were not allowed to tell their teams that they were leaving when the layoff happened, that their access would be cutoff at the end of the HR meeting. IT wasn't moving fast enough, and from what... — read more 

Where's the accountability for the following execs responsible for driving this business in the ground! Any other employees with this performance would be fired!! Brad Adams John Dobbertin Andy Morgan Andrew Hermalyn (recently promoted!!) Hey thanks... — read more