#jobsecurity

What are his chances of actually making it without getting fired at the end?

People are getting laid off all the time from companies large and small. That's the economy and it's going to stay like that for a long while. Thinking you'll save yourself by charging company is so incredibly naive. Just keep praying you're not laid off and be glad you have a job at all.

Several Tech teams were let go June 30 ...I have heard it was the people who manages databases, servers, the network, storage and backups, and a couple others, but no one seems to know but that are in the headcount reduction.

These are very sad times when US workers can lose their jobs despite being qualified and performing well only to have their brains drained and their years of work from pre-school through advanced degrees through decades of proven experience neatly packaged up with boy and inserted like memory chips into random people who work cheap and do not face the same protections or requirements that US workers have to abide by. Anyone who has a kid in college or recent graduate needs to take a hard look at this. Entry level jobs are going not just to AI but 100s of thousands to workers in other nations. This helps lead to decline in the communities their headquarters sit. People are forced to leave because of no job. Those wages are no longer taxed by local, state, and fed taxes so that tax revenue vanishes dragging down quality of life in those areas plus potential tax increases to though still working in those places. Offshore workers and many visa holders hired at companies for middle class white collar jobs do not have to pay FISA tax on either side - leading to less funding for Social Security that affects everyone. Finally, this will discourage people from going into fields that still have jobs not taken by AI because they have to compete with the entire planet including people who can live on $9k a year without benefits. This will lead to reduced US innovation and increase our dependence on other countries to do once basic things.

It used to be loyalty to company and moral obligation to the locations that helped support them over the years...they seem to still want to make money of Americans, just not employ us so they can further enrich their C suite. The government has sold us out including Trump so it is accepted.

Before you convince yourselves that you'll be fine at T Rowe - remember, that many of us that have gone got terrific reviews year after year, "performed difficult tasks they cannot possibly find anyone as good as you are", or "But my boss likes me" think again. I thought a lot of that as well. Considering some teams were cut from the boss down, if your boss can save his job and help his bonus but cutting you he absolutely will. I worked very hard to be a far above average worker. Volunteer to take on new tasks, train and learn new things, etc. It didn't matter.

Think what you want...but you may one day be thinking how you are going to pay for everything while the job market yields nothing despite writing good resumes and sending out 100s. My attitude is if it comes to bankruptcy, fine. Yeah, I will take the hit, but maybe when enough Americans have to default on their debts they may remember this. All of the major credit companies pass over Americans in favorite of cheap foreign labor whenever remotely possible

For those of you who have been transferred to GFC, it is almost 100% the following playbook:

• Get fined by regulators
• Hire 3-5k analysts and make a big show
• Regulators satisified
• Job instability (layoffs or otherwise)

This is a common playbook. TD just did it. You have been warned.

The Ontario government received advance notice regarding upcoming layoffs at Stelco. This information was shared by the province's minister of economic development. The announcement of job reductions reportedly surprised the company's workforce. Details regarding the number of affected employees or the specific reasons for the layoffs were not provided in this excerpt. The government's prior knowledge of the situation has been confirmed.

Hamilton, Ontario

https://unpublished.ca/news-feed-item/2026-09-29/ford-government-given-advance-warning-of-stelco-layoffs

layoffs started in 2022-2023 and have been affected almost all departments/functions since then. everyone who thought they were “safe” had little to no empathy for those let go early. now the company is in a tailspin and everyone is “nervous” and “worried”. cable tv and phone have been low hanging fruit for over 10-15 years, internet has gone downhill and competitors are now actually able to be competitive despite the local cable lines dictating service providers, and home security is a bust. the executives here are unqualified, outdated, and care more about image and power than actually helping their teams. it’s just a matter of time people.. start looking before you end up “surprised” at the sc--w you coming.

4th Nov SEAM Webcast.
The real question: How many western jobs will get slashed by AI this time ?

Symantec is toast and you know it. Enjoy the RSUs as long as you can.

If you're pathetically still there thinking all is well, better find another job. Fast.

Remember, 2027 is "El finito" for Boise. Time's running out.

Seldom layoffs don't mean sh-t. A coworker can be there one day and gone the next, sometimes with almost no warning. They find a reason and they find a way. If you think you're safe just because there are no layoffs coming and you haven't been PIPed, you're a fool.

Sunlite Plastics will lay off 41 employees at its Germantown facility on December 7. This reduction is due to a significant and unexpected decrease in orders from its main client. The company manufactures medical-grade tubing. Not all positions at the Germantown site will be affected, and the location itself will remain open. Production Operators are among the roles experiencing job losses.

Germantown, Wisconsin

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/sunlite-plastics-set-layoffs/

San Francisco's tech sector is experiencing a dual reality with significant job growth alongside a surge in layoffs. The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the skills employers seek, leading to a decline in demand for traditional software engineers. Conversely, roles like forward-deployed engineers are experiencing rapid growth due to their ability to bridge the gap between AI tools and customer needs. A community has formed to support laid-off workers navigating this evolving landscape. This shift highlights the dynamic nature of the tech industry in the current economic climate.

San Francisco, California

https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/san-francisco-booming-again-unless-151700204.html

See link: never voted Trump but should have.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/white-house-h-1b-order-puts-employer-layoffs-under-microscope

There seem to be tons of new Java requirements being posted in past few weeks. I suspect these are a waste of time requisitions, something to do with H1 or to show they are hiring. Even HR calls on these are a bit goofy than usual. Something is going on with the whole IT job listings. Hope it gets back to some normalcy and not just random games played around. Some really deserving candidates are struggling due to these job games....

Yes, an AI bubble burts would be bad but what's currently happening is worse. They have ALL the leverage right now. There's no mobility for anybody to push back on how awful this place and others have become.

Illinois-based Essendant is set to lay off approximately 1,300 employees across six states. Nearly 650 of these job cuts will occur at two facilities within Illinois. The company plans to eliminate 510 positions at its Lincolnshire location and 134 at its Carol Stream site. These permanent layoffs are slated to begin on October 3rd. A law firm is investigating Essendant for potential WARN Act violations regarding employee notification.

Deerfield, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/employment/2026/09/20/illinois-company-facing-financial-issues-to-lay-off-hundreds-of-workers/91813211007/

As I write this, the Comcast stock dividend is at 5.85%. I don't know if Comcast can eliminate that dividend without further cratering the stock price, but maybe a trim is needed? That might be enough savings for now to preserve spots for some people that are on the fence for layoffs?

Are there possible layoffs coming up soon? Are people still looking for a new job and trying to leave before the layoffs?

I strongly discourage anyone from joining OCI for several critical reasons:

1. Financial and Job Instability: OCI carries a heavy burden of over $600B in unfulfilled Purchase Orders (POs). To attract talent, they offer highly lucrative packages—including stock options with an aggressive 40% first-year vesting schedule—and inflated titles (such as SD, VP, GVP, and SVP). However, it is common for employees to be terminated within one or two quarters of joining just to keep corporate costs low.
2. Title Inflation: Because executive and senior titles are handed out so freely, the organization is saturated with people holding identical designations, leading to severe internal competition over the same responsibilities.
3. Lack of Technical Depth: OCI primarily provides the data center infrastructure and physical buildings to host hardware, while external GPU vendors handle the actual core technology. Beyond infrastructure, networking, and power utilities, there is very little engineering depth.
4. Hiring Bias & Recruiter Churn: Upper management is heavily dominated by ex-AWS personnel. Recruiters be-doverbackward to show extreme favoritism toward candidates coming from AWS, while professionals from Azure or GCP are not given the same priority or respect. Furthermore, due to constant employee turnover, recruiters stay in a perpetual cycle of hiring and firing just to justify their own roles and save their jobs.
5. Short-Sighted Leadership: There is no strategic roadmap beyond one or two quarters. Executive leadership is entirely reactive and focused solely on immediate execution.
6. Toxic Management Culture: Out of fear of ongoing layoffs, managers at all levels actively hoard and diversify projects simply to justify their own roles, creating a chaotic work environment.
7. Unprofessional Environment: Employee treatment is remarkably poor. Inappropriate and restricted language is frequently used without consequence in meetings, group chats, and official recorded corporate videos.

The real vulnerability in the AI‑driven shift in software engineering isn’t the 20‑something just starting out, but the 40‑year‑old already deep into their career, with a mortgage, dependants, and an identity built on years of hard‑earned expertise; juniors can pivot because a few years isn’t a career, but mid‑career engineers face an existential threat with no structured retraining path, conflicting advice about whether to re‑skill, and pressure from an industry that won’t slow down for them, even though what they uniquely bring—judgment, pattern recognition, scar tissue from failed migrations, the ability to sense risk, define success, and avoid tomorrow’s tech debt—is exactly what AI cannot replicate, because AI can generate code but cannot carry responsibility or consequences, leaving the 40‑year‑old at risk of losing the very career they spent decades building, and that is who I’m most concerned about.

We are not very good at making vehicles. If we switched 1/3 of our capacity to munitions, that would save some some jobs.

Recent layoffs at Microsoft-owned gaming studios in Texas have created uncertainty for the state's video game industry. ZeniMax Media, which owns Bethesda Game Studios and id Software, reported significant job reductions affecting over 150 workers across Austin and Richardson. These cuts are part of a broader industry trend driven by rising development costs and consolidation. While Austin remains a game development hub, experienced developers are finding fewer opportunities. The situation has made it difficult for some to recommend the industry to aspiring professionals.

Austin, Texas

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2026/09/23/austin-video-game-jobs-layoffs

Can stop paying?

Legal & General Group Plc is planning a substantial workforce reduction, aiming to cut approximately 10% of its employees. This strategic move is intended to streamline operations and enhance overall company efficiency. The insurer believes these measures will lead to improved performance and cost savings. While the exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed, the company is focused on optimizing its structure. This initiative reflects a broader trend of companies seeking greater efficiency in the current economic climate.

London, England

https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/l-g-layoffs-10-reduction-in-workforce-planned-to-boost-efficiency-say-reports-12085992/amp/1

I'm being told parts of my job is going to be sent overseas, for cheaper labor I assume. I suspect it won't be long before I too am replaced. I am going to refuse to train my replacement. What will happen to me?

We’re a bunch of developers working hard here, and today I found out that the upcoming related project was handed entirely over to the India team for development. Mind you, they already know that the India team uses a lot of AI, and we’ve had a bunch of bugs because of it. So now we’re basically left with nothing. Maybe we’re just waiting to get laid off?

So our stock is in a freefall and the only way to float the stock price is to cut expenses (overhead). We are spending money on fiber and need capital back. So 9/24 or whatever date in October is going to happen. We're bleeding money, and the iPhone isn't saving us. Most iPhone models are not in stock to ship till October. So Q3 is a dumpster fire at this point, hopefully Q4 is better. Either way I think we are all at risk, so bring on Dan the Hatchet Man.

Following a settlement with state attorneys general, insiders at Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are anticipating significant layoffs. The merger has received approval, leading to widespread shock and a sense of impending workforce reductions. While some executives have received assurances about their positions, the overall mood is one of anxiety regarding job security. The speed of the merger's closing has intensified concerns about the timing of these cuts. Many expect multiple rounds of layoffs to occur before the end of the year.

Los Angeles, California

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-warner-bros-insiders-settlement-shock-layoffs-1236872225/

Independent game studio Heart Machine has laid off nearly its entire staff following the withdrawal of publisher funding for an unannounced project. Founder Alx Preston expressed uncertainty about the studio's future survival. This marks the third round of layoffs for the company since late 2025. The situation highlights the precarious nature of publisher-dependent development in the current industry climate. This event contributes to a significant year for job losses in the gaming sector.

Seattle, Washington

https://shattered.io/heart-machine-hyper-light-drifter-layoffs-2026/

McClatchy recently implemented significant layoffs, impacting over ninety unionized media workers across seventeen publications. These cuts occurred despite recent union contract gains that included provisions for artificial intelligence. The affected newsrooms experienced varying degrees of staff reduction, with some losing multiple reporters. The role of AI in future operations remains uncertain, though company investments suggest its continued integration. Journalists are closely monitoring for any AI-driven replacements for laid-off staff, which could violate union agreements.

State College, Pennsylvania

https://www.cjr.org/analysis/mcclatchys-post-layoff-future-artificial-intelligence-ai-labor-union.php

I haven't been here long and I'm already questioning whether I made the right move. There's so little work that I've been finding random things just to stay occupied. Which is in itself weird, since judging by this forum, people are generally overworked. I can't imagine sitting around like this for months and hoping things magically improve. I'm going to start looking elsewhere while I still have the choice.

Did you notice that there are a lot more “work from home” jobs being posted on workday? Just today there are 3 new wfh jobs. It seems like the jobs are very specific and tailored to specific people already doing the job. Lot of VP jobs.

Job losses in Northern Virginia increased by nearly 50% this summer compared to the previous year. This rise was largely due to layoffs at General Dynamics and Bechtel Power Corporation. Bechtel Power Corporation alone cut 200 jobs at its Reston location. Overall, 451 job losses were announced between June and September. The state also experienced a nearly 50% increase in job losses.

Alexandria, VA

https://patch.com/virginia/oldtownalexandria/layoff-announcements-nearly-50-northern-virginia-450-lose-jobs

T-Mobile is closing five retail locations and a corporate office in Washington State. The company is also implementing several rounds of employee layoffs affecting 77 individuals. These changes are part of a business evolution and a shift in retail strategy. The layoffs are scheduled to begin immediately and continue through mid-November. T-Mobile cited a move towards a more concentrated portfolio of company-operated stores.

Seattle, WA

https://www.the-sun.com/money/17036422/t-mobile-store-closures-layoffs-washington-state/

Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. is laying off 87 employees at its New Brunswick facility. This action contributes to over 1,000 layoffs in New Jersey for September. The affected workers will be let go on December 18, 2026. This subsidiary handles corporate and administrative functions for the healthcare giant. This filing is one of nine layoff notices received by the state in September.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/09/nj-layoffs-exceed-1000-for-september-as-another-company-cuts-87-jobs.html

Smaller, frequent layoffs are impacting Seattle's technology industry, contributing to a significant slowdown. These consistent reductions are quietly eroding the economic foundation that has driven the city's expansion. State filings reveal numerous layoff announcements affecting local workers throughout the year. The cumulative effect of these cuts is a notable decrease in information sector jobs. This trend signals a substantial shift for the traditionally high-growth tech industry.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/09/21/seattle-tech-sector-job-losses-information-employment-2026

Since the onset of all these recent changes, reduction in workforce, and major leadership shifts we have seen so many changes in the organization. With the way they are shifting away from the normal process for formulating our campaigns and it makes it look like they’ll likely start purging people from Marketing and Demand Generation based in this new model they are leveraging. I do not feel like I have job security. To speak candidly, I was more cautiously optimistic prior to this and now I am legitimately worried for me and fellow coworkers. Am I the only one that feels this way? I can just feel there’s going to be another round of layoffs before the end of the year. Thoughts?

FICO 235%
LN 78%
Verisk 22%
Equifax 32%
Experian 15%
TransUnion 8%

Yet I'm the one losing my job? WTF.

I've started thinking my below market salary might actually be protecting my job. That's a pretty depressing thing to feel grateful for.