#anxiety

Was yesterday the main day or will it be today?

My mental health has improved immeasurably since then, because the constant changes in my peer group, constant worry about cuts, and outsourcing were taking a huge toll on my mental health. During my final months there, every single meeting with my manager was causing me anxiety. My point is, I know layoffs seem scary, and they are, but they can also be freeing and good for health.

There is a significant amount of uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the possibility of layoffs, and employees deserve more transparency about what may be ahead. For many, the concern is no longer simply whether organizational changes are coming, but whether they will be personally impacted and how those decisions are being made. That level of uncertainty inevitably affects morale, productivity, and employees’ ability to feel secure in their roles. You can see it in the posts on this forum.

It is difficult to believe that there is no one outside of the ELT or higher bands who has meaningful insight into what is happening or who is being considered. Even if every detail cannot be shared, there must be individuals with some degree of visibility into the timeframe or departments.

At this point, I need someone to acknowledge the situation and communicate what they can. A lack of information only creates more room for speculation, rumors, and unnecessary anxiety. I’m aware of the odd technique of squeezing people out, but WOW.

Transparency does not necessarily mean having all the answers. It means acknowledging our questions, addressing our concerns, and providing whatever information is available rather than allowing employees to have such high levels of anxiety. People deserve to know where things stand, even when the answers are difficult. This isn’t going to be a “good” 1/1.

The micromanaging is getting on my last nerve, (not figuratively speaking). I’m so fed up and frustrated. How do I manage and train my brain make micromanaging a growth experience. It’s literally making me less efficient, and it’s making me worry and stressed, it’s giving me anxiety, and I never had anxiety. Any suggestions for coping?

Rumors circulating within N&T suggest another round of layoffs could be coming as soon as November 19, 2026. According to the rumors in the office, contractors are not currently expected to be affected.

The reasoning seems familiar: embrace AI, reduce costs, and improve shareholder value. Meanwhile, employees are left wondering whether their jobs will survive the next round of cuts.

There are also rumors of another round of workforce reductions beginning in Q1 2027.

At this point, it feels like an endless cycle of layoffs, with employees left wondering when the next round will come. What a wonderful holiday gift for the workforce. Unfortunately, for those who have to endure this uncertainty year after year, the constant stress, anxiety, and declining morale are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Employee morale across the company seems to be at an all-time low. It's hard to stay motivated and focused on customers when the threat of another round of cuts is always hanging over your head.

We are at the constant threat of layoffs, it takes its toll. Morale, trust, and job security continue to deteriorate, and it's getting harder to see how this approach benefits anyone beyond the shareholders.

And stress. And worry. And some might quit on their own under pressure. Which, something tells me, might be exactly what they're hoping will happen.

My app stopped working and when I sign out and back in it tells me to sign up for a subscription. Still have access to the computer for now but I think I might be getting let go. :(

I am moving my family to hub as a single earner. I am very anxious as I don’t know if I will have a job after move. Lost a lot of money due to poor financial judgment and this seems yet another one. How do I convince myself this move is good?

Honestly so sick of this. Working all hours, smashing it every time, and no one even notices. Get glowing "coaching" reviews and then I'm still sat here waiting to get binned off for no reason. Living day by day, hour by hour, waiting for the axe to fall. Proper done in

Word is there will be another round (perhaps even two rounds) of lay offs next year. Does anyone have any insight or information about this? I’ve been so stressed this past month or so about this round. How can they expect us to continue working knowing they’ll do this again? Maybe even two more times!

Need genuine advice. Started here at the start of the fiscal year, I’m young and this is my first role post grad. I don’t make a ton, but can honestly say I’m terrified for earnings and worry about job security. Do I stick it out for a few years to get experience and hope im not cut? How likely is it that I’ll be cut?

It's hard to build a future when your job never feels secure. How are people supposed to buy homes, raise kids, or make long term plans when layoffs are constant and can turn everything upside down?

When will this chaos get officially over today? Is there a possibility that this will continue tomorrow as well? This is emotionally exhausting !!

Brace for impact

Since my manager and several coworkers were let go, I can't settle into work anymore. I'm always trying to read the signs and figure out whether another round is coming for me. I've been searching for another job, but nothing has worked out so far. I needed somewhere to admit how hard it is to keep acting normal through all this.

I know, objectively, that layoffs are done for the week, but subjectively, I still can't stop stressing and worrying. The "what if" is permanently stuck in my brain.

Qualcomm was never the best employer, but it was certainly better than it is now. Now, it's just a constant combination of stress and anxiety.

Leave the date of the layoff vague. Now people are barely able to work from anxiety, and we're not even sure it'll happen tomorrow. Self-sabotage at its best.

Starting a new post. Has anyone heard anything from a reputable source about layoffs tomorrow? It’s extremely difficult to work today. My anxiety is through the roof. Managers claim they don’t know anything.

What departments are mostly affected by this so far? This has me on pins and needles smh

Saw more one on one between principal manager and Staff, Sr staffs. And everyone looks tensed .

Very stressful now. My day will come eventually.

I expect the earning call to go bad tomorrow. Beyond bad. It will bloodshed that will finish off this company. We are all finished! That will be our October Surprise which will lead to December Layoffs!

No one can get any work done why don't they just come clean with who is being laid off

Not because I want people to be laid off, but because I was hoping it would all be done today. Now we get more stress and anxiety as we wait for the next round or three.

For the past several weeks my LinkedIn has been flooded with layoff posts. The industry seems to be in the cutting mood and that doesn't bode well for any of us. I'm really worried about the future...

I start my week by visiting here to see if there are more rumors of layoffs for the coming days. Every single Monday this is the first thing I do. If you told me ten years ago this would be our reality, I would have laughed in your face.

Today will be a hard day in more than one aspect. I don't think I'll be able to focus on work at all. Despite that, I'm still hoping it's over and done with by the end of the day. I'm tired of waiting. Both my mental and physical health could really use some clarity, whichever way it goes for me.

I know everyone is pretty much in the dark but I'm freaking out a bit... I'm an engineer 2 and I've been going through some health stuff and I've been on and off wfh so my swipes are very low for the last 5 months. My managers know and are understanding but idk if the ones doing the layoffs will see it that way.

Getting scared my retirement is going to get smaller. If possible.

How much do you think this will weigh in on reviews and lay offs? I'm sitting around 57% for the year but have hit 60% each month since the new roll out. One month in Q1 was terrible for my family with sickness, school closings, and car trouble so had very bad rto numbers. Now I'm starting to worry that one sh-t month is going to sc--w me.

How do we go from record profits to massive layoffs and mandatory FT RTO?
Seems the cost and usage to heat, light, etc is greater than it was when we had hybrid. Am I wrong? And how did hybrid be so scorned even with blow out profits?
It isn’t computing…what’s the rationale? Really, it seems illogical to me. Not being snippy I really don’t think this makes sense on any level.

She is full of herself. This past year has been completely stressful for all of us. Our anxiety has been through the roof with this whole multi year restructuring. Each of us wondering if we will make it through the next round is not an ideal way to live. You say you are being transparent but you are not. I was impacted recently and I would say there hasn’t been support in finding other roles. The severance packages are also pretty horrible.

https://youtube.com/shorts/ubh68153EEM?si=1FWKMQW9RKOQKPwX

They turned constant anxiety and instability into just another Tuesday. Abusive leadership isn’t the exception, it’s the standard. You’re supposed to just accept it and keep going. That’s not okay and I’m getting really tired of pretending it is.

I joined this year and got an IM mid year. I think I will probably get another im. How long would I probably last before I get fired? Would I be able to stay at least until next year?

Have a dying parent that I’m caring for. FMLA should be used for this but I am worried I’ll be a target when layoffs start again.

Am I being paranoid or is this a real thing? US based, 20+ yrs.

Nearly 100 people gathered to support forestry jobs as a local mill prepares to idle. Approximately 350 workers will be laid off at the end of October. This event was part of a national day of action organized by Unifor. Local leaders and politicians spoke at the rally, vowing to fight for the industry. Many workers are anxious about their future and the potential loss of their livelihoods.

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/nackawic-mill-workers-rally-face-201736883.html

Nackawic, New Brunswick

Companies are now hinting at future layoffs without providing specific details, causing anxiety and uncertainty among employees. This approach differs from traditional methods where employees are informed on their last day. Experts suggest this strategy may be an attempt to appease investors and potentially encourage some employees to leave voluntarily. However, this can lead to decreased productivity and increased stress for the remaining workforce. Employees are advised to consider exploring new opportunities due to the prolonged period of uncertainty.

New York, New York

https://www.cnbc.com/make-it/2026/10/16/company-layoffs-ahead-worker-anxiety.html

not a single thing I've read here is confirmed or verifiable information. everything is speculation. E.g. we don't even know for sure if there will be 2 rounds of layoffs. focus on what we know, speak with your leadership, and stop reading this anonymous forum!!! it's not healthy!!! focus on more productive activities.