NOW we know that the Regional Managers were involved in the decision making. It’s why they had to sign an NDA and were at the home office all week. Give your Regional a thumbs up for a good job. 🖕 The next step is for 25-40% of the regional managers... — read more 

I don't know if anyone could be motivated and productive in these circumstances and in this atmosphere. I certainly can't. I will hardly be able to make the bare minimum effort because it is quite clear that it is much better to invest my energy... — read more 

Look, this sucks. It does for everyone getting termed, and for everyone getting a demotion. But people need to face some facts. This industry, educational retail, is a dying one that will only become more unprofitable as direct-to-consumer "vertical... — read more 

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The worst thing you can do now is despair and fall into depression. However difficult these moments may be, I believe that everyone will find new, better jobs sooner than they think. I just want to give a little support to those who are now... — read more 

After 20plus years of service and never having issues with the College or Faculty on Campus. Always willing to help at other stores when called upon doesn’t pay off! Slap with a demotion a ridiculous pay cut that they are bringing temps in at that... — read more 

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I have to admit that I was a little surprised by all this because, despite everything, I thought that this company had a better plan for the future. If I'm not good enough no longer needed here while those who have only been there for a few... — read more 

Lifted from Todd Snider's Looking for a job "Bo-m town work ain't hard to come by Bo-m town workers are You might be the one running the show but That don't mean you're in charge I was looking for a job when I found this one Don't need the work like... — read more 

Now all it only be me and the store director and everyone else is either transferring or forced to quit. What about all the other things the managers did?? What about rush? How are we going to manage a sales floor when the GM manager was laid off??

Which union would apply to follett and how do we get them in asap?

If we get offered a job but it is a substantial pay cut and we don't take it, are we still eligible for unemployment benefit?

How is firing 100+ people giving more support to the field? How is firing almost all GMs and CMs more support for the field? What the he-l kind of logic is this? Change a title take a pay cut but you are still doing the work of 4 people. How is... — read more 

It’s like they threw names in a bag like scrabble tiles and pulled them out. This person — Fired This person — promoted This person — demotion !

Got the email for the new job. These fu----g people are on crack... $12k a year pay cut and I understand some have lost even more😞 Seriously, they expect people to sign their stupid forms?!? I'm guessing Buyback and Inventory are gonna be a blast... — read more 

Follett needs to write a book on how not to restructure and lay people off. Having the store manager do some half assed layoff scavenger hunt to see if staff received a meeting invite. Then send out the meeting details before the meeting itself so... — read more 

Inventory. Should we take bets on how long it takes before all inventories are cancelled? No one left to do them.

Can we file a civil suit as a group?

I can’t wait until you reap the loss of this sh-t investment. I’ll be laughing. You invested in a used wh--e.

Anyone receiving a bonus or ???

I'll go first....

May this clown show continue to fail. This company is a pathetic, greedy POS joke! I will be eating popcorn, watching this ship sink. sc-mbags!

Anyone know what it might be about

Does anyone know what tomorrow's mandatory call is all about?

It's hard to be proud to work for a company/leaders that you do not trust. *I can name several reasons not to trust this company and it's leaders but, the lack of transparency is the proof enough that something is not right and not to trust this... — read more 

I can't wait to find a new job. I doubt that anyone can feel pride in working here anymore?

So far I have been ok, staff wise. Very few hours given, like all of us, but I still have my asm, so we manage to have our vacations. My asm just gave notice, not surprised, so wondering how all of you are taking vacation, sick, etc time? From what... — read more 

If Follett is cutting all across the board, why are there so many open positions? If they're doing away with course materials. general merchandise and operations managers. Why are these positions still available?

The Powers That Be are still being quite mum about the Ivory Tower call-to-arms, does anyone have any info on what that "strategizing" meeting was about? I'm already expecting another large hatchet to drop on all of us, but any intel would be great... — read more 

Apparently inventories are being scheduled for the summer. How the he-l are we supposed to prep with no team members? I can't even keep up with price events. 🤦🏻

Is everyone getting inundated with so much freight they have no where to put it or the man power to get it on the floor? Are they trying to force everyone to walk out so that they may close all stores and then blame their store employees? It is... — read more 

NBC announced today that they are ceasing all operations as of Wednesday. 114 employees are losing their jobs immediately with no severance. As they are Follett's largest used book supplier, it is definitely going to have an effect on them.

Former RM here and I have been begged and pleaded with to return to my old position. Offered insane compensation, guaranteed bonus AND a choice of accounts I oversee. I obviously said NO but thought it was funny. They are desperate and searching for... — read more 

Anyone else hear that the GVPs and RMs are having a secret meeting in the tower this week with executive group? Is this that Project Moving Forward? Feel like something is up and I should start looking. Shame cause the store would be doing better... — read more 

Please someone explain how they made another VP?! They are about to cut the field, and what I hear create another VP role with Project Move Forward. So we get cut more and add more VPs cause we don’t have money.

Hello I know this is the place everyone comes to complain, vent, etc. That being said, I am looking for a job and check this site for any company I am interested in applying to. 1st, thanks for saving me the time and effort of the interview process... — read more 

Other than can't find another job.

Can someone please explain to me how we support BHM in this company outside of just a post and elevating one person and creating a new group. This is coming from a communications department that is made up of all white females, and if it was not the... — read more 

Signs of a Bad Leader. Do not put others first Do not fully listen Do not practice full transparency Does not empower Micromanages Are inflexible This is our current leadership and is why this company is failing. We must put our campuses... — read more