#jobsecurity

It is tough out here finding a new job. If you have one with benefits and good pay try to make it work. It will get better some day, but it is really bad right now. I have been looking for a while after leaving Oxy and the whole job situation has changed. On the techinical side each opening (if it is really an opening) gets 100's of resumes if not more. A lot of the jobs are ghost jobs on LinkedIn and other sites, and it is just a je-k around of people trying to get your data and then selling it. I have applied to many jobs and got one Teams interview and that had been it. I know sometimes your situation might be bad at work, but believe me it is terrible out here on the job market. I am not with HR and just want to let all my old Oxy co-workers know how bad it is. Make the most of what you have in hand.

We're probably okay for the moment. But the end of the year is going to be rough. Might as well start looking now.

How is anyone supposed to stay motivated when layoffs are constant? There's no stability, no security. All of us are just waiting for our number to come up.

Hi, I saw a previous post mentioning that Cognizant's FDE role is intended to automate production delivery tasks.

At FIS, there are now internal FDE openings, and some employees are being "encouraged" to apply. You might wonder why I'm asking this here, but I'm interested in how others view the situation.
If the responsibilities of the FDE role are changing significantly and you decide not to apply for the FDE position, choosing instead to stay in your current role, do you think that could make you more vulnerable (immediate target candidate) during future layoffs? Or would you simply stay put and accept that risk?
I'm looking for opinions.

Asked to relocate to save job. I have interviewed many places but unfortunately didn’t land any job. So it is evident to relocate. However I keep procrastinating that move, as I am being told multiple times here, that I will be cut after moving. Time is running out and I don’t know how y’all made that move decision and went forward. What was that one thing that got you out of your a-s and made the move despite of all these fears?

LeeMAH Electronics is implementing significant layoffs, impacting 212 employees. The company cited "changing business needs" as the reason for these workforce reductions. These job cuts are scheduled to occur in two phases later this year. The manufacturer specializes in prototype and production printed circuit board assembly.

Brisbane, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/07/10/sfbt-digest-friday-chevron-alameda-health-leemah.html

Jersey City officials confirmed that over thirty municipal employees will be laid off. The announcement came during a city council meeting on Friday afternoon. Union leaders also acknowledged the impending job losses. The Solomon administration is implementing these workforce reductions. The exact reasons for the layoffs were not detailed in the report.

Jersey City, New Jersey

https://jcitytimes.com/five-city-councilmembers-decry-solomons-scare-tactics-on-worker-layoffs/

JPMorgan Chase has announced another round of layoffs impacting 172 employees at its Jersey City office. These job reductions were effective this past Wednesday. The company stated these actions are part of regular business management and staffing adjustments. This latest notice brings the total number of affected employees in New Jersey this year to 477. JPMorgan Chase remains committed to New Jersey, employing over 12,500 people in the state.

Jersey City, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/07/jpmorgan-chase-announces-another-round-of-layoffs-at-nj-offices.html

A significant majority of HR leaders anticipate further workforce reductions in 2026. Many organizations are now treating job cuts as a routine management strategy rather than a last resort. This trend is driven by a need to acquire specific skills and adapt to volatile market conditions. Despite these widespread layoffs, a notable perception gap exists regarding internal redeployment programs. The constant uncertainty surrounding job security is also impacting the well-being of both employees and HR professionals.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/87-of-hr-leaders-are-planning-layoffs-in-2026/

Microsoft's Xbox division is under fire on social media following significant job cuts. The company plans to eliminate approximately 4,800 positions, with 1,600 of those impacting its gaming unit. This announcement comes shortly after Microsoft received approval to hire over 2,200 foreign workers via H-1B visas. Critics argue this indicates a preference for foreign labor over domestic employees, leading to accusations of prioritizing cost savings. Microsoft maintains that these decisions are business-driven and that H-1B employees were also affected by the layoffs.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/microsoft-faces-social-media-backlash-over-xbox-layoffs-after-h-1b-visa-approvals/article71205199.ece

The United States is experiencing a significant surge in tech industry layoffs, accounting for the vast majority of global job reductions. Oracle has emerged as the largest contributor, responsible for nearly 20% of all tech job cuts this year. Major companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are also implementing workforce reductions, often citing AI integration as a driving factor. These layoffs are part of a broader industry trend toward restructuring and optimizing operations for future growth. The phenomenon highlights a global recalibration within the tech sector, with the US at its epicenter.

United States

https://www.thehrdigest.com/tech-layoffs-in-2026-arent-slowing-down-us-remains-the-epicenter/

Microsoft has reduced its global workforce by approximately 4,800 employees, representing about 2.1% of its staff. These layoffs primarily impact the sales organization and the Xbox gaming division. The company is implementing a comprehensive severance package, exceeding typical industry standards. This includes extended pay, continued stock vesting, and health insurance coverage for eligible employees. These actions coincide with Microsoft's significant investments in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.

https://innotechtoday.com/the-business-of-letting-go-microsofts-new-layoff-playbook/

Charter Communications will close its regional office in Town and Country, Missouri. This closure will result in 107 employees losing their jobs. The affected positions include network engineers and upper management. The company is issuing a WARN notice to comply with legal requirements. Employees will not have bumping rights to retain their positions.

Town and Country, Mo.

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/charter-to-close-town-and-country-office-107-layoffs-planned/

Wells Fargo has announced another round of layoffs at its Jordan Creek campus. This marks the ninth set of job reductions since February. Twenty employees will be affected by this latest notification. These cuts bring the total number of job losses this year to 281. The bank has been reducing its workforce significantly since 2019.

West Des Moines, Iowa

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/07/09/wells-fargo-layoffs-west-des-moines-jordan-creek/90854112007/

Got laid off today
HR guy got upset at my comment. I said “today it’s my job, within a year it’s probably yours”

I had good memories, but clearly this company is going bankrupt again pretty soon. You can’t outsource every job to India and expect good results

We've just had Mid year reviews (which before that we hadn't long done our prior reviews, so what was the point) and now Growth plan reviews?? This just seems like busy work for the sake of it.

My job (and others around me's jobs) is uncertain currently and due to undergo a restructure etc in around August. So having these reviews so frequently is all just a fat waste of time in my eyes. Because my job wont be the same as before due to them wanting to silo by function or it maybe wont even exist and I'll be made redundant, who knows. There are currently no activities for me to add to this growth plan. If I was brutally honest it would be 'continue applying for more jobs'.

I do LinkedIn training etc, but these box ticking exercises are infuriating (also the 'Now assist' AI on the growth plan su-ks, because of the whole making our job titles more generic it doesn't know where to point to).

Adventist Health has laid off over 130 employees across the Central Valley. Kern County experienced the most significant impact from these workforce reductions. The layoffs primarily affected quality, infection prevention, and risk departments. The company is actively seeking to reassign affected staff to new roles. These cuts are part of a broader organizational restructuring.

Bakersfield, CA

https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/adventist-health-lays-off-more-than-130-employees-across-central-valley-including-in-kern

Anybody here have insight into actual subscription sales? I was laid off from Ford in 2022 and have been at a mediocre job for a couple years but have an opportunity involving subscription sales for a competitor. Not sure if it would be worth leaving an okay job for a risky job even for a good bit more $$$.

I know I don’t pay for too many subscriptions myself.

Got an email for the EBOS town hall meeting on July 22. I suppose this is the day when my teammates and I will find out just how little we're needed, yeah?

(Yes, I'm being negative, and with good reason I believe. Don't like it? Cram it.)

Walgreens was the absolute worst company I had ever worked for. I was working WFH as a "Centralized Specialist" for the Save A Trip department. It was so draining especially for the extremely low pay, rude disgruntled customers and terrible micromanagment. They decided to lay off the whole Save A Trip department no warning no nothing. If you are offended a job from this company run as fast as you can. Nothing but misery comes from working here. No good pay, No appreciation, no job security.

Reports indicate that id Software has experienced substantial layoffs, with approximately half of its workforce reportedly affected. These cuts are said to have severely impacted the studio's quality assurance department. The news follows a broader announcement of 3,200 job eliminations across Xbox's video game division. Bethesda, a sister studio, is also undergoing restructuring to focus on its major franchises. This strategic shift aims to streamline content roadmaps and enhance collaboration among development teams.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-around-half-of-the-id-software-team-have-been-laid-off

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass visited the California State Capitol. She expressed her hope to avoid any layoffs within the city. The visit aimed to discuss budget matters and potential solutions. Bass is actively working to secure funding to maintain city services. Her efforts focus on preserving jobs for city employees.

Los Angeles, California

https://mshale.com/1848d54c/d9831810IDRFCSoEQRcJHAo

https://nj1015.com/novartis-cuts-jobs-new-jersey/

Levi Strauss & Co. will eliminate 303 positions. This action stems from closing its Hebron, Kentucky facility. The company aims to outsource more logistics capabilities. Job losses are scheduled to start on August 30. Some affected staff may apply for other company roles.

Hebron, Kentucky

https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/sj-denim/levi-strauss-cuts-300-jobs-layoffs-hebron-kentucky-warehouse-closure-1239055079/

I’ve noticed that almost every day there’s another LinkedIn post from someone leaving Appian. What's got me is that many of them have been with the company for 4 or, 5, or even 10 years. At the same time, I keep seeing lots of Appian jobs being advertized. Im just trying to understand and wonder what’s happening. Is the company growing that quickly, or are these roles mainly replacing people who are leaving?

I’m asking because changing jobs is a big decision. If you’re happy where you are, you don’t want to leave for something that looks great on paper only to find it’s not what you expected. I’m not criticizing Appian or suggesting there’s a problem &I honestly donnno. I’m just interested in hearing from people who work there now or have left recently. Is this just normal, or is there something that’s driving so many people to move on?

Any news of redundancies in Manchester? I am in constant fear of losing my job, I feel like I'm walking on eggshell every day.

Except posted today.

According to an internal email sent to employees by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, the division will cut 3,200 jobs by fiscal year 2027, with 1,600 of them eliminated on Monday. Sharma wrote that she understood that “a restructuring spread over an entire year creates additional difficulties, but not all the necessary changes can be made in one day.” She said the division would return to growth in 2027.

Didnt Biden tell us "learn to code"?

How short sighted.

ADP has been doing layoffs for over ten years now. Once longtime employees start making to much money the company starts cutting jobs and rehires for cheaper labor.

www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-workers-tech-ceos-job-losses-afc71e15

It flopped that quickly.

That's one in every five employees. 3,200 people losing their livelihoods because Microsoft fu---d up its gaming division beyond repair.

I keep hearing about more layoffs coming. I know it might be nothing, but I'd rather get my resume ready and be smart about things just in case.

I don't think we'll see another major round of layoffs anytime soon based on the pattern. But you should still keep your resume ready.

The worst decision of my career.

I made a promise to myself I'd be out of here months ago. I've tried everything but every offer I get pays way less than what I'm currently making. I'd take a cut but not that much.

Lucid's Casa Grande factory announced major job cuts. Over 1,100 Arizona workers faced layoffs in June 2026. Eight WARN notices detailed these affected positions. These notices listed 1,154 affected workers. This number is an increase from May's 877 affected workers.

Casa Grande, Arizona

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/jobs/2026/07/01/lucid-fedex-arizona-mass-layoffs-june-2026/90742044007/

I heard about someone getting an offer rescinded a week after they accepted it, no explanation given. Is that something that actually happens here often? How are supposed to backfill any positions if this is how candidates are treated?

You are being let go so that they can loop back around with the same job openings at much much lower pay with the reasoning that AI does the bulk of the decision making.
The 6 figure tech job will very soon be a thing of the past. This plan is unfolding right before your eyes now. Don’t let the lie you tell yourself of “maybe not me” manifest into a false sense of security. Your days a literally numbered on the calendar. Good luck everyone.

I've been job hunting for a while now, and I've gotten some offers, but nothing that matches what I make here. That's pretty concerning because Exxon hasn't been known for top-tier pay for years, yet the offers I'm getting are still noticeably lower. I knew the market had softened, but I didn't realize it was this bad.

How do I get a Sponsor? I just transferred to another team and I do not know any of the Supervisors like the others on the team do. I need a sponsor obviously to be able to get a ranking that will allow me to keep my job, so how do I go about getting a good sponsor?