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Younger people figured it out. You have to move around to get ahead. Companies aren't loyal so why should we be. Stay a few years and go. Nobody under forty five is getting a gold watch.

I put in thirty six years and walked away at sixty five. That was enough for any person. Since leaving I've stayed as far from corporate anything as I can manage. Meetings, performance reviews, office politics. Don't miss any of it. I'll say this though. The financial piece worked out. I'm comfortable and that's because I stayed. So I give them that. Everything else I'm happy to leave behind. Including the cars. I have zero desire to buy another Ford ever again.

You can't open LinkedIn without being hit with so, so many of those. The thought of entering the job market in current conditions is terrifying, to say the least.

Did they bounce back?

If you came up with a great idea, get in touch with the Intellectual Property department.
Not only could you get a share of any royalties, your name is on the patent - proving you innovated.

Maybe someone at Dell will forget about you - but other employers will see what you can do.

I just quit Walgreens after 25 years because we all know what is going to happen to this company , but I just want to tell you all do not fear is ok to reinvent your self. now I have a small business of my own and I fine I have more time with my family, thing always work out don't be afraid to stand on a thin branch just trust your wings

1.  Do you feel like there aren’t better opportunities out there for you?
2.  Are you actively looking but still job hunting?
3.  Are you just going with the flow and not really thinking about it?
4.  Or do you have hope that the company will turn around?

I am looking to begin my mech engineering career at L3Harris on Long Island (Amityville). I’ve seen conflicting views from this forum…Any advice or tips I should know?

If you’re in tech all is not lost, gloom and doom and all that jazz. There are other companies out there outside of finance and banking that also use AD, exchange, sharepoint, SQL, firewalls, linux, unix, routers, switches, vm’s etc….

Citi is not the only company on the planet that ever uses these things.
Finance is not the only sector on the planet that ever uses these things.

Expand your job search as this ship is sinking. It’s always mystified me that people will job search with only the big banks and call it a day, “there’s nothing out there and I know that as I searched the big 3 banks and didn’t find anything. No use to look any further elsewhere. I guess I’m just stuck at Citi.”

Best advice I can give: look now, not later. Searching while you have a job puts you in a way better position. You can be pickier, you're not desperate. Don't wait until it's too late.

Seriously. Just look at LinkedIn profiles of past upper management and others and you'll see how they took jobs in the industry immediately.

For those of you who landed your next best opportunity and are out of this purgatory....any tips?

I was laid off in November from the Midland office and it's honestly been a blessing in disguise. Fortunately I got hired on a new job very quickly but I do miss the people I worked with. With my new career path its so nice to be fully utilized and not be bottlenecked by discipline engineering and needing the approval of 3 different departments to do something. I forgot how nice it was to not work for a corporation.

D&S is worthless. They don’t do any planning for your career. You are lucky if they even know your name these days.

Does anyone actually get anything out of this other than disgust and insult?

This has to be one of the most bizarre corporate nonsense campaigns I have seen across at least 7 employers.

Is anyone following this directive?:
" And don’t forget to share your Career Week experience on Viva Engage with the hashtag #CareerWeek2026 - let’s spotlight the innovation and energy of our office! "

My office is still 90% empty, with no innovation or energy.

I left Cigna couple of years ago and there is an opportunity coming my way to join back. Honestly, I am tempted as I am 5 days a week in person in my current workplace. Going back to 3 days will be a big time saver . I also live just 10 mins away . But looking at the recent posts, I am not sure if I will regret this choice.

Care coordinator role for post acute care. Anyone have any info on the job? Yay or nay

I’m sorry to hear about all the layoffs people are experiencing. My advice is that because your experience is valuable, especially you folks who have been working here for 10, 20, 30 years, you should either A) Start your own company (for behavioral health, etc) or B) Do consulting on your own terms.

It’s obvious people with incredible resumes are being let go. It’s time we take our careers back and invest into something we’re truly passionate about.

Wishing you all the best!

I’m sorry to hear about all the layoffs people are experiencing. My advice is that because your experience is valuable, especially you folks who have been working here for 10, 20, 30 years, you should either A) Start your own company (for behavioral health, etc) or B) Do consulting on your own terms.

It’s obvious people with incredible resumes are being let go. It’s time we take our careers back and invest into something we’re truly passionate about.

Wishing you all the best!

You are nothing more to any company than a line on a spreadsheet. They look at the cost of keeping you as an employee versus the cost of dumping you. A company accountant ran an algorythm on a speadsheet and you are choosen. You may have has a less than stellar review 5 years ago aka your boss is toxic. Perhaps your department is a cost center that needs to be trimmed to improve the balance sheet, or you make over the median salary for someone in your band. They often outsource to replace IT departments and marketing/sales. They could cut staff as a way to hide losses, without admitting it to the street. What ever the cause you are gone. Do the stages of grief, own it, but keep moving.

When Unilever laid me off 20 years ago, I had small children, alimony, and lots of bills. I drank th corporate Kool-Aid back then. I had to su-k it up and make finding a job my job. I worked retail while I looked, I did odd freelance jobs to keep my skills up. I did take another job at a lower salary 2 years later at another insurance company, then went to Cigna. The thing was, I survived, and when I felt the enviornment at Cigna had nothing left to offer me after 5 years, I put out my resume and moved on. I fired Cigna. I realized my job doesn't define me. I depend on me, not a company. It was a tough journey that humbled me. I survived and then I thrived.

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Hey everyone, I'm an incoming intern for L3Harris and stumbled across this forum. It seems like most people here are knowledgeable about the state of the company. I'm not sure how often the company converts interns to full time, but I was wondering if L3Harris is a solid place to start a career if I were to receive an offer. The rise of AI is also scary, and I'm not sure how stable an entry level job at the company would be. Any insights would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

McDowell Technical Community College is offering services to displaced workers. This initiative responds to recent layoffs at Baxter Healthcare. About 90 employees in McDowell County were affected. The college provides career guidance, skill upgrades, and financial assistance. Services include resume development, interview preparation, and short-term training.

https://mcdowellnews.com/news/local/education/article_79348e52-8d4e-4182-9153-fc2a7db50fbb.html

Somebody told me they were laid off four times throughout their entire career, and I can't wrap my head around it. How do you survive something like that? I'm worried about how I'd take being laid off once, but to have it happen to me more times? No. Just, no. Does it get easer or harder? I literally can't even imagine what that'd feel like.

I plan to hand my notice in within the next month, any top tips for things to make my escape easier?

Got rated a Lower this year. Unfortunately that was due to misunderstanding with immediate supervisor. I have learned so much from that, that I will do everything in my ability to make sure that doesn't come close to happening again. Ever. If I could repeat last year knowing what I know now, I would not have gotten a Lower, but I cannot change the past. It stings, deeply, but I accept that.

Here is the issue. I just found out that I will be subject to a re-org. I am concerned that having a Lower will make it very likely I will get laid off. Shell is my dream company. I wanted to retire from Shell. Since finding out about the Lower, it has awakened passion, drive, dedication, and perseverance.

I was hoping for at least three years to prove myself with Strong or Higher, but getting hit with a reorg with a fresh Lower. I very much want a long term career with this company. I have the energy and dedication. What do I need to do to make it happen?

I chose to leave while I was ranked well and earning a strong salary before COVID and before the company’s negative challenges became more visible to others. It wasn’t about compensation or performance; it was about alignment. I realized that the work and priorities there no longer matched what I wanted for my life.

Today, I can honestly say that no amount of money, not even $2 million+ a year would persuade me to return as an employee.

We each get one life and one youth. I decided I didn’t want to spend my prime years in an environment that didn’t align with my values and aspirations. Working at ExxonMobil was a valuable experience. I learned a great deal, both positive and negative about corporate culture, and that clarity ultimately helped me make my decision. There are higher ambition and better career opportunities and experiences out there for many.

For active layoffs happening now, it’s probably too late. For others, how do you survive at a company like Nike for more than a decade? What tips or tricks do you have?

There are two types of people at Xerox: (1) those coasting to retirement who are likely 55 and older who don't need another job, and (2) those with a career ahead of them.

If you are in group (1) then congrats on your upcoming retirement, it's likely to happen within the next year.

If you are in group (2) then I really hope you have your resume up to date, and are at a minimum exploring opportunities. Make connections to recruiters and other companies who are in your area, or who offer remote work if that's something you do. It can never hurt to get your name out there, even if it's simply to practice the interview process if you've spent most of the last couple decades at Xerox.

Group (2) might have years left, or days, you really never know. It's much easier to find a job when you have a job, than have to be under the stress of interviewing when you have no income or healthcare.

And no matter what, keeping your skills up to date is up to you. Xerox is unlikely to invest in you, but if you can find skill sets that compliment what you already know, or better yet help Xerox so you can justify continuing to build up those skill sets, then go for it!

Good luck to everybody tomorrow. I have a feeling that it is not going to be that large, but we'll continue to see these targeted reductions throughout the year.

I've been in a role as administrative support the past 5 years and feel as though my days may be numbered. I've tried applying out but I've heard that any administrative clerks and support are stuck. I've applied for about 20 different positions over the last year and have been with the company 10 years with a solid resume. No interviews at all. I am worried my role is not significant enough for them and would not be surprised if they RIFd me. Has anyone else experienced this feeling like you're being blocked?

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For those who got partially meets what’s your plan? Are you quite quitting until a new job or picking up the pace?

I currently work at bp and was approached by a recruiter with XOM. Would that be a good move right now? I’m not happy with bp, for obvious reasons - poor strategy, poor company performance, poor leadership, limited career growth opportunity, etc. From my perspective ExxonMobil looks leaps and bounds better, but I would love to hear thoughts from y’all.

Layoff sometimes gets you out of bad environment what doesn’t work for you or the employer for various reasons. Regardless whether layoffs will transform Walgreens or not depends on who they keep and who they layoff. Some time it may seem like easiest thing for the decision maker to do is ask the management but what if poor management is what is hindering the company from making progress. Anyway, the best thing to do right now is wait for the changes. Recheck if you see light at the end of the tunnel after they make changes if you are still there. If you don’t like the changes and you did not get picked for layoff with severance package you hoped for then you should look for new job so you can make your life better. With that, the ball is in their court to take proper steps including re-organization, office that works for all, right person in right role etc.

Staying positive and hoping for the best is all you can do. Hope you all have a great weekend now. Don’t pay attention to all the chats and catch a great movie tonight or watch the Superball. But come back brave tomorrow.

I can’t tell if I’m unhappy because work is work, or because this specific job is wearing me down. Some days I think I’d feel this drained anywhere, then other days I’m pretty sure Juniper is making it worse. I keep wondering if a different company would lift some of this weight, or if I’d just carry it with me anywhere.

I have been searching for a new opportunity outside Verizon and it took a while to land a new Job because of the market conditions.

Good luck guy's hope you landed the job that's make you happy soon

I thought moving to a giant like BNY would accelerate my career. Instead, it's stalled it. The regret is so deep I'm actively trying to reverse course after just 18 months. The supposed "prestige" and extra cash mean nothing when you're miserable every day.

I got an offer to internally transfer from OCI to the DB org, should I take it? Or just wait for the head chopping while preparing for the outside world?

I gave my two week notice Monday morning, and I just want to share this message if it helps even one person. We all have different circumstances which I understand so this won’t be for everybody.

I feel relieved. Not scared. Not panicked. No regret.

I actually felt this huge emotional release after i hit send, like when you’ve been holding something in for way too long and finally let it go. If that sounds soft- idc.

For the first time in a long time, I felt like I was taking back control of my life instead of just reacting to it.

If you’re unhappy, burned out, or feel stuck, don’t ignore that voice forever. Fear keeps a lot of us frozen, but sometimes the scariest step is also the most freeing one.

Just wanted to put that out there for anyone who needs to hear it.