#jobsecurity

We can assume some of the layoff rumors are true. But it would be a huge relief just to know the timeline. Stressing constantly, expecting every week to be the week, is too much. If the job market were better right now, fewer of us would be worried out of our minds. But as things stand, losing this job could quickly become a personal catastrophe.

Initial unemployment benefit filings in South Carolina decreased last week. The U.S. Labor Department reported this data on Thursday. New jobless claims in the state fell to 1,970. This was down from 4,170 claims the previous week.

https://www.blufftontoday.com/story/news/2026/01/31/unemployment-numbers/88413633007/

The latest round of layoffs across tech firms in the Bay Area and beyond has reignited talk about a possible “jobs recession” in the tech world. Seeing so many companies cut staff in such a short period of time has shaken confidence, especially for workers who once saw tech as one of the safest and fastest-growing career paths.

https://www.kron4.com/news/technology-ai/latest-round-of-tech-layoffs-reignite-talk-of-jobs-recession-in-industry/

I left 2 months ago for a competitor and didn’t even get so much more in salary, but I do not regret it at all.

The culture out there is so much better in many ways. No one is breathing down your neck and expecting you to work every moment. I feel respected and heard here. I hope you guys make it out too!

Transition to AI or get purged, was this the Fran message….

Kent Hollenbeck was impacted by Amazon's latest layoffs. He served as marketing and brand lead for fulfillment technologies and robotics. Amazon plans to eliminate about 16,000 corporate jobs. This follows 14,000 job cuts in October, totaling 30,000. The company aims to strengthen its organization and reduce bureaucracy.

https://www.prweek.com/article/1947073/kent-hollenbeck-leave-amazon-latest-round-layoffs

The Salem-Keizer school district plans further job reductions. It is Oregon's second-biggest school district. The district could eliminate 129 positions. These cuts are projected for the next year. The goal is to improve the district's financial health.

https://www.kgw.com/video/news/education/oregons-second-biggest-school-district-could-slash-129-jobs-next-year/283-1ea169ab-7eef-4159-a40a-512f7ff176c1

Initial unemployment filings in Indiana decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data. New jobless claims fell to 3,203 in the week ending January 24. This was down from 3,789 claims the prior week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims also dropped to 209,000.

https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2026/02/01/unemployment-numbers/88413431007/

I just finished my background check and got my start date next week… chances coming on and get laid off?

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/walmart-layoffs-america-s-largest-retailer-is-cutting-jobs-here-s-what-memo-to-employees-says/ar-AA1IL733?cvid=2F77B92C08B549708FF203B082C17785&ocid=xmmo&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

DLH Solutions announced significant job reductions. The company is laying off 209 employees. This action follows a government contract transition. It marks the sixth mass workforce reduction in Tennessee this year. This is also the fourth such event in Middle Tennessee.

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2026/02/02/dlh-solutions-mass-layoff-government-contract.html

Nashville, Tennessee

MercyOne announced additional layoffs in Iowa. Thirty-four employees at MercyOne's Mason City location received notices. These job reductions will take effect on March 17. This represents the third series of MercyOne job cuts recently. Earlier layoffs impacted 40 workers in Ottumwa and 67 in Des Moines.

https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/02/mercyone-announces-more-layoffs-mason-city/

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Three major companies are closing facilities and offices in Massachusetts. Panera, Zipcar, and Thermo Fisher Scientific will lay off approximately 250 workers. Panera is closing its Franklin bakery due to a new operating model. Zipcar is consolidating corporate operations to New Jersey, closing its Boston office. Thermo Fisher Scientific will close its Franklin facility between 2026 and 2027.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/panera-zipcar-thermo-fisher-massachusetts-closing-layoffs/

Hi everyone, I’ve seen some recent roles open for the spend management team in APJ. But having looked at previous comments and the merger with Concur it doesn’t seem like the best place to be. Thoughts? Want to make sure I make the right jump

I grew up in Midland and worked for Pioneer. I am watching with alarm as jobs are being shifted to Houston, Argentina, and India. It looks like the only jobs that will be left in Midland are operations. I am an engineer. Pioneer offered career growth and I could stay in Midland. Looks like that option is dead. Time to jump to a competitor and hope someone doesn’t buy them and do the same thing.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Oklahoma rose last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this increase. New jobless claims reached 2,382 for the week ending January 24. This was an increase from 1,564 claims the prior week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims decreased to 209,000.

https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/story/news/2026/02/01/unemployment-numbers/88413598007/

Volkswagen is pausing plans for a new U.S. manufacturing plant. The company cites financial uncertainty from U.S. trade policies. This includes a debated Audi factory project since 2018. VW experienced a 15% operating profit drop in 2024. Volkswagen also plans to eliminate 35,000 future jobs in Germany.

https://www.slashgear.com/2087524/volkswagen-us-audi-factory-plan-paused/

9Wood, based in Springfield, dismissed 19 employees in mid-January. This represents the third job reduction for the company since early 2025. Approximately 60 employees have been let go across these three events. Management stated a need to reduce expenses and merge positions. This strategy adapts to market changes and declining construction industry demand.

https://www.registerguard.com/story/business/2026/01/30/springfield-manufacturer-continues-shedding-jobs-in-january/88416689007/

Initial unemployment benefit filings in Ohio decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this decline on Thursday. New jobless claims in Ohio fell to 6,773 for the week ending January 24. This was down from 6,847 claims the previous week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims also dropped to 209,000.

https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/2026/01/31/unemployment-numbers/88413597007/

We all said outsourcing to Infosys was a huge mistake and the quality of work will drop drastically. And guess what? Just a few years later, Vanguard is now bringing back some of the outsourced jobs because what we were saying turned out to be true. Still not enough, but it's a start.

Rated IM for the first time in 8 years. How long do I have.. to look for another job?

Anyone know if onshore contractors will be let go? Rumor has it all contractor contracts got extended til 3/1 for alignment purposes - is this just a cover story for having them work hard the next month and finish their projects and then they'll be rid of at Express Scripts/Evernorth? I'm working with a few contractors and wondering if they know they'll be let go in a month so won't do their work well the next 4 weeks. That would be awful for our remaining team. And does it also signal that the contractors won't be getting FTE positions in the future anymore?

Is proclaim facets or any of the customer service agents being laid off?

Dimon wants to replace all of you with AI

On LinkedIn I Noticed a few of my former coworkers in Pittsburgh looking for new roles and "Open to work", was there a lay off at TMO? These were people that planned to retire there so I don't think it was their choice.

The people running Exxon have no clue what they're doing. They're making terrible calls that are going to sink the company and take all our jobs with it. Does anyone have faith they can actually steer us to safety?

Start looking for your next role today, but do not quit. The market is absolutely awful, worse than it looks from the inside. I was laid off and with twenty years in the field, it still took me forever to land something new. Being unemployed puts you at a huge disadvantage from the start. Keep your current seat warm until you've secured another one.

https://www.cio.com/article/4125103/oracle-may-slash-up-to-30000-jobs-to-fund-ai-data-center-expansion-as-us-banks-retreat.html

Production changes eliminating some cereal + granola lines.... 100+ people will lose jobs

I am getting 22 weeks of severance and I don’t want to lose it. However I may have the ability to come back and am in interviews next week. My last day is 2-6-26. If I ask this new division to wait until the 7 days after I sign my severance to offer me the job, can I keep the severance? I need to work but don’t want to lose the money.

For those who asked to be laid off and got the severance package, can you share how to ask (even though it’s not allowed) and how long it took? Can anyone weigh in on the chances of this happening? Thanks.

Sorry for all the people who were laid off and didn’t want it but hope you’ll find another job which will probably pay better.

• The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has made layoffs for the second time in six years.
• The museum is suffering from a $13 million projected deficit.
• Affected employees reportedly include three endowed curatorial posts.

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/museum-of-fine-arts-boston-slashes-jobs-as-financial-woes-deepen-2741616

R&D jobs being cut in the Athlone campus.

Insider here.
If you're in wireless, GET OUT. NOW.
No joke.

I saw a data steward layed off via a linked in post. Does anyone have more details about what else may have been cut this week?

Hi, is anyone impacted in evernorth or accredo ? Particularly Business Analyst title? Is this layoff for fulltime or contractors?

Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker places more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business.

https://www.businessreport.com/article/dow-joins-a-growing-list-of-companies-announcing-layoffs

Is it ever going to improve? I am especially afraid of being laid off because of how bad things are. I am relatively new to the workforce, so for those with more experience, has there been another period like this before? And how long did it take to turn around?

Evicore Project Manager axed today.