SO layoffs aside pretty sure we can brainstorm some new ideas that we can save big bucks: Remove name from stadium in a place no one cares about stop running ads during primetime sports games cut back on guest speakers who love to talk about... — read more 

Wondering about the odd timing of this Glint survey? That’s why.

If you are not applying for jobs right now, why?

It is a coping mechanism, right? It helps "us" deal with it and have a few laughs in an unfortunate situation. If you are not a troll, feel free to join in a troll post but know this...When the layoffs do start happening this board is either going... — read more 

What happened to my Les Schwab threads?

got an invite for tomorrow with my one higher up. seems like the time is up to say good bye . hopefully its a lay off with severance and not fire you for no reason . Shall post details once the dust settles. take care fellow schwabbies

But in Good news from LinkedIn, Rick spoke to Schwab Interns and told them there is NO hope they will ever be FTEs and the smart play is apply to Chase or WF. Also from LinkedIn, Jonathan Craig completed his 27th year in a hobby most employees have... — read more 

Next Tuesday. We will know next Tuesday. Till then, we can relax a bit. Good luck and take care of yourself and each other. And take it or leave it.

Assuming it's happening "soon" do the direct managers and MDs already have a date and list, and if so, how much lead time do MDs or Direct managers have?

While getting a severance and a bonus would be awesome - if it's all paid out in 2023 on top of earnings already in the books...some could see their tax rate jump significantly meaning that you will lose so much more of the "gift" of a few months of... — read more 

I have heard several Directors and Sr managers say "Schwab does the right thing" and give hits that because we are only a few weeks from the Jan 1st cut-off date for bonuses, that they believe/know that Schwab IS giving the bonus anyway. Can anyone... — read more 

Well is it?

Better to be laid off now than in the future, when they're guaranteed to cut severance significantly.

Does anybody have faith in the leadership we've got going on here? I'm talking about genuine, wholehearted belief in their abilities and decisions and faith that they are working in the best interest of the company. While at it, is there anybody who... — read more 

CS will be announcing that Walt will be stepping down and new CEO will take over from Jan 1st. This will be announced as part of q3 results disclosure next week.

Does anyone have any insight on if there will be impact on SWA from the layoffs?

Heard a few things that hint at the re org happening in early November. Too much to assume that means layoffs gonna be right before it at end of October?

Our upper management keeps calling 2024 budget is not yet allowed for a while. any of y'all experiencing same?

I was told that those in the Omaha office were told to go home due to a gas leak. Can someone confirm? Is there anything else to consider in this?

WOW - what a hypocrite and a way to run/RUIN a company - all the EC members are id--t puppets!

My MD just put a 15-minute appt on my calendar in about two hours. He's never done anything like that. This is it.

For the past six months, I've been actively searching for a new job, but I must admit, the job market doesn't look promising at all. While there are some job openings and I have even received offers, the pay offered is significantly lower than what I... — read more 

Found a CNBC clip online where the hosts talked about they heard from credible inside sources that Walt was supposed to retire early this year. Then the SVB failed, then company stock took a giant sh-t so he postponed it. Any truth to this? Also... — read more 

Les Schwab guy is actually Walt. He’s tired of us all being honest about what’s going on and he’s trying to have us direct our anger elsewhere than at the company Regardless. I really hope it’s this week

So I need to preface this with I am a really cr-ppy person at money management and all that. Also, my I left my position for one outside of the company. Followed all the procedures. Background check. Even confirmed what day I would be giving my... — read more 

A lot of people I know have been checking the state WARN notices. Conveniently, Schwab hasn't popped up. Below is from the Department of Labor's WARN Act FAQ: "The WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more full-time employees (not counting... — read more 

Will be the subject of my "good bye" email.

One in case I am fired and one in case I quit. Honestly, I am out anyway. The only question is whether it's this month or a bit later.

Brace yourself for the layoffs week. Good luck to everyone at CS

Why the huge divide between 1-3 and 14-16? Why not keep 6 floors together? This EC, smh

Citi employees received their email regarding layoffs recently as part of its "reorganization." However, layoff talk had been going on for months prior. Same message delivered a little differently, but eerily familiar: 1) Working from top/down and... — read more 

I don’t give a Sh$T any longer

SEC form 4 filed on 10/4 for transfer of shares on 10/2. Every one marked director. None of them work for Schwab anymore. Maybe given shares as part of their severance?

Desire to have majority of this wrapped up by earnings on 10/16 Will roll through out the week with majority of convos done by 10/11

I connected with 4 companies so far ... no offers but talking. Q4 su-ks. Hope you have better luck.

Latest news they are recalling layoffs

Official speculation that this forum is officially speculative in all things not determined to be accurate nor false. There is only one way this truly gets factual and that is through the process of elimination. You now know because you are in the... — read more 

To those wondering what is going to happen and when, I think we can count on it happening before HR enrollment is finalized. Enrollment this year is a full month earlier than last year. Hardly seems coincidental. 10/25 is the enrollment close... — read more 

Join Simon Sinek in a quick TED Talk on the essence of effective leadership, a stark contrast to the chaos we are facing today. https://youtu.be/lmyZMtPVodo Let’s post other good leadership content!

apparently any leader (level unknown) with someone being laid off needs to attend a required "training" that basically is just CYA for the org to say they did it and prepared leaders to handle it. From what ive heard, this happens a few days before... — read more