#jobsecurity

North Carolina saw an increase in initial unemployment claims last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data. Claims rose to 3,404 for the week ending January 31. This was up from 3,294 claims the previous week. National unemployment claims also increased last week.

https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2026/02/07/unemployment-numbers/88527060007/

Louisiana saw a drop in initial jobless claims last week. The U.S. Department of Labor released this information. New claims totaled 1,107 for the week. This number was lower than 1,400 from the prior week. National unemployment claims increased to 231,000.

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2026/02/06/unemployment-numbers/88526921007/

Taking into account layoffs as well as your own intentions.

With another reduction in fees within a year to the tune of $250 million, should we worry that some of those cuts will be compensated for with layoffs? I've been here a year and I absolutely love my job, so losing it so soon would be heartbreaking, to say the least.

This company is failing. If you have any other options, you should take them immediately. There's no future here.

Am I the only one who thinks there is way too much reliance on layoffs lately? I like my job at Xylem, but it's been a while since I felt like I have any kind of job security. This wasn't the case always. Now I'm even considering looking for something else, even if I do like it here in general.

Tough times are ahead because of H1Bs + AI + work going offshore.

So, sell your home(s), and stock(s) (if they are in profit) and keep cash to survive the tough time.

With reviews coming up, if you get placed on a PIP and receive a 2 score, start looking for work elsewhere immediately. PIP is no longer a program to get you back up to a 3 to meet standards. Its almost always used now as a way to lay you off in the near future. They used to work with people to get them back to 3s and above, but now its just a tactic to use to RIF you.

How far out are your county assignments being assigned? Mine are until the end of March. Nothing for April.

This is making it difficult to reschedule members since I am in 3 counties and certain ones are filled up through March. I have to status a member as “member request reschedule” yesterday which I am assuming will affect my metrics? I’m guessing this is also a sign that I’ll be getting fired at the end of March? (After 14 years with Housecalls!)

We're not living in some golden age where jobs are easy to find. I'm freaking out, and by the looks of it, the vast majority of people around me are too.

Give it a month or two.

Just a sad day for all those impacted. Some really good workers let go who have been here a long time. The rest are wondering when their turn will be.

25% of our department was cut and I only heard of one person finding a internal role in the 2 weeks. Good luck to everyone. This job doesn’t define who you are as a person.

6 years at Wayfair and Im honestly ready to quit they have me working a closing schedule with split days off. I have a family to take care of and this feels like a kick in the teeth.

https://kydev.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#t00000004X3h/a/eq00000M6GGj/Yf18rFfiq7i9NKtvhRtKlBMX7v2yXq7s8g_.HwdUHDs

74 laid off in Kentucky. Job Titles Below Notice Dated 1/30/26

Coach, Sales Development
Expert, SMB Sales Development
Lead Expert, SMB Sales Development
Manager, Sales Development
Sr Expert, ENT Sales Development
Sr Expert, Sales Development - SMB

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will lay off 242 employees by April 26. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filing confirmed this. The cuts slice away nearly 5% of the company's U.S. workforce.

https://wrat.com/2026/02/05/horizon-blue-cross-blue-shield-of-nj-to-cut-242-jobs-by-april-amid-financial-pressures/

Has anyone at 1515 noticed the VergeSense occupancy sensors? They are on the floor in corners and look unassuming like a Wi-Fi router but are indeed monitors. Completely ludicrous (in the dictionary definition of the word). Hope the job market picks up soon.

https://www.vergesense.com/

In January 2026, U.S. employers announced 108,435 job cuts, the highest total for the first month of the year since 2009. This surge represents a 118% increase compared to January 2025 and a 205% jump from December 2025.
Primary Drivers: Massive restructuring at UPS (30,000 cuts) and Amazon (16,000 corporate roles) accounted for nearly half of the month's total layoffs.
Sector Impact: The hardest-hit industries included Transportation (31,243), Technology (22,291), and Healthcare (17,107).
Hiring Stagnation: Parallel to the cuts, hiring plans dropped to just 5,306, the lowest January figure on record since tracking began in 2009.
Leading Causes: According to the Challenger Report, the top reasons cited were contract losses, economic conditions, and organizational restructuring. - All companies are on the same path.

I just don’t see why I should be supportive of a foreigner taking the place of an American candidate that is equally or more qualified, speaks the language, and won’t result in brain drain after a few years. These entitled early career applicants are students with no experience other than symbolic “internships” where they were told they are the center of the universe. We pay them a premium but they are worse than AI. At least AI can follow directions.

The younger folks here don't realize how lucky they are. They're cheaper to keep, so they're safer. And if they do get cut, the job market is actually open to them. At 52, a layoff for me could be career-ending. It's a terrifying position to be in.

I know they exist. I see the people in webphone. So, why are they the exception? I see job posting with “5 days in-office”, but clearly, that’s not always the case. Applying internally, are all the jobs genuinely gonna be 5 days in office still?

There are so many opportunities I would love to see through, but I am not gonna commit to another job with 5-day mandatory office. I can’t do it anymore.

https://www.sdxcentral.com/news/verizon-job-cuts-continue-warns-noncore-operations-could-be-next/

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/