#jobsecurity

Any updates on size of work force in Milwaukee? Any insight on AT&T plans regarding job functions other than local designations? Is current HC stable?

Prosper Insights Finds Consumer Job Anxiety Up, Price Pressure Down

Prosper Insights & Analytics data reveals rising U.S. consumer job security concerns. This increase occurred over the past twelve months. Meanwhile, inflation-related spending pressure has eased. Their January 2026 survey shows 42% expect more layoffs. This is a significant rise from 32% reported last January.

https://www.tallahassee.com/press-release/story/19772/prosper-insights-analytics-data-shows-rising-job-concerns-over-past-year-as-inflation-pressures-ease/

I know some people who relocated when their unit got sold who now regret it. I still think it's better to have any job than no job, to be honest.

I have a job offer to escape this place, but it's not ideal. If layoffs are definitely coming soon, I might wait it out for the severance and look for something better. Any solid info on timing?

• You hold "Tribal Knowledge": You are the only person who understands a specific legacy database script that would break the entire project if you left.
• You are willing to Relocate: If you are remote but offer to move to a Hub (e.g., Waterloo or Gaithersburg), they might keep you.
• You are "Cheap": If your salary is significantly below market rate, you might fly under the radar.

Bumping this from @ac+1kfv3g2sk, I think this gets it right.

I noticed that Beauty Merchandisers (previously listed as Cosmetic Stock Associates) used to be full-time, but this week I saw several new Cosmetics Merchandising Associate positions posted as part-time. Are there still full-time beauty merchandisers in stores, or were those roles converted to part-time? Or are these new part-time positions meant to support the full-time staff? Given the responsibility associated with that role compared to the pay. Their compensations should align more with that of a visual captain.

With American tech sector shedding another hundred thousand + jobs this year, what is a techie supposed to do next? Since the planet is on course for a war, how hard is it for civilians to work in the military? Sigint is one of my specialties

Well I come from a competitor of Qualcomm , where there everything looks like a mess ( layoffs and reorg with no sense)
Qualcomm looks really stable with RF , and ADAS/AUTO portfolio

What is the salary increase range for 603 with 3 Strongs? Does it vary by LoB?

That's it. That's all I wanted to say.

I've always wanted to work at Amazon and I've been applying for a while, but with all the cuts, I'm starting to think there's no point in it anymore. I don't want to leave a somewhat safe position to start a new job even if it is my dream job just to be laid off within months.

I miss when you could feel somewhat safe in your position. Layoffs were rare. Now it's constant. I just want that basic security back.

The stress is getting to be too much. I want to ask for a short mental health break but I'm worried it'll backfire and cost me my job. Any advice from people who've done it?

Don't be naive and rely on this company. Use the training BofA offers to make yourself valuable to other employers. When you're in demand, a layoff notice isn't a crisis, it's an opportunity.

My coworker got a performance plan and he's treating it like a notice to leave. He's not trying to improve, just looking for a new job. Is that the standard outcome?

Consulting companies are actively involved in presenting options for GoA that will soon pass the divestment threshold and will have to added to the decommissioning liability ledger.

How will this affect job security and continuity?

It’s evident that several Shell GoA assets will pass the inflection threshold for divestment or continued production to abandonment.

It’s now common knowledge that 2028 the ELT will have to decide on non performing assets in the GoM before production and remaining reserves become unprofitable for divestment.

## Recent Layoffs by Division at Optum

This week, layoffs occurred within various divisions of Optum, significantly impacting several business units. Here’s a summary of the divisions affected:

### Additional Observations

• Widespread Uncertainty: Across the board, employees in multiple divisions are feeling the stress of potential layoffs, illustrated by posts from individuals anxious about their job security.
• Management Secrecy: Communication from leadership about layoffs has been minimal, causing speculation about the overall scope of cuts.
• Upcoming Notices: Notifications about further layoffs are expected in February and March, but specific details about which teams will be included remain unclear.

The atmosphere within the company feels tense, with employees looking for more clarity on how these layoffs will continue to affect their divisions.

Recent layoffs at Optum have impacted various divisions, including 17% reductions in Behavioral Health and ongoing uncertainties in Care Management, Optum Insight, and Optum Tech. Employees in these areas are experiencing heightened anxiety due to minimal communication from management regarding specific numbers and future cuts. The WellMed and Client Transition Teams also reported layoffs, but exact details are still pending. As employees await further notifications expected in February and March, the atmosphere remains tense with a general sense of insecurity about job stability.

## Analysis of Layoff Fears at Optum

Recent posts and historical discussions on The Layoff regarding Optum indicate that fears of future layoffs are indeed warranted.

### Key Insights from Historical Posts

• Increased Anxiety: A notable sentiment throughout the discussions is heightened anxiety related to job security. Many employees express feelings of impending doom, sharing that the culture of layoffs has created an environment of constant unease.
• Frequent Layoffs: Historical posts show a pattern of recurring layoffs, often referred to as RIFs (reductions in force). Employees reported significant cuts in various divisions, including behavioral health and care management, leading to the belief that additional layoffs are likely.
• Economic Context: Many employees point to broader economic challenges and past management decisions that foreshadow continued restructuring. Concerns around financial losses within departments have also arisen, intensifying fears that cuts will be necessary to stabilize operations.
• Management Secrecy: A recurring theme in discussions is the lack of transparency from leadership regarding layoffs. This secrecy fuels speculation and fear, as employees await notifications about their status or any impending organizational changes.

### Community Response

• Support and Solidarity: Despite the fear, there is a strong sense of camaraderie among employees, with many calling for mutual support as they navigate this crisis. However, this is juxtaposed with frustration over management's handling of communication regarding job security.
• Reluctance to Leave: Some employees remain hesitant to seek new opportunities due to the uncertainty of their current roles, creating a psychological trap where individuals feel stuck despite their fears.

In conclusion, the historical context and ongoing discussions strongly suggest that fear of future layoffs at Optum is justified, reflecting a pattern of instability and lack of clear communication from corporate leadership.

Tough times peeps, it's depressin

It would be great to know more. The uncertainty and anticipation are ten times worse than just losing your job today.

Being let go didn't personally affect me at all. I've gotten used to losing jobs. It's happened several times over my career, and by now I don't see it as anything reflecting on me. But I've never been more worried about finding another job. It doesn't look good out there, and my husband's job is in peril too. I can't recall when things have felt this bad from every direction. Wish us luck and the optimism to keep us afloat.

Hi all, I got an offer at another big bank/competitor. As a VP in risk/controls department, I see that I am required to give a 30 day notice period. Anything less and I will lose my RSU and will be ineligible for rehire.

What is likely to happen if I disclose that I am switching jobs to a competitor and I give my 30 day notice? Will they let me go on the spot, or will they let me finish out my 30 day notice period?

I was a part of NOV for 15 years. I made it up the management ladder.
I loved what I did for many years. Until the internal split the company made in 2012 or 2013. An accountant was put over our business unit. That was just stupid. so was bringing back the yes sir man back from Singapore
It all went downhill from there. the hardest decision I made was to leave my product line.
Now few years later I am happy and I am so glad I made the jump. I would recommend anyone that is currently employed with NOV get out while you can. The ship is sinking
lol the ship has already gone down. Counting down the days until you get laid off is not the way to live.

In 2008
I was told you train at NOV and when you decide you want to make real money you leave. Its not just about the money, but that is true.
The stress relief is the best part. No one telling me to do more with less.

I'm in tech. Involuntarily moved to a different team with an entirely different stack for the year. Umm I don't know how to code in their language. I'm expected to just start contributing right away. Like... What? So I have busted my a-s for years here, fixed tons of other peoples' mistakes to keep the lights on before anyone in BL can notice. Always good reviews. Sure people don't like my personality sometimes but you know what I always deliver. If I lead a project it completes on time and on budget while others flail around & never deliver. I've not been promoted in years & my career has stagnated - now this. Go code in this totally unfamiliar stack & fail at it & then come back later to my original team? It's fcking insulting af, there's no way I'll last that long, I'm set-up to fail. This place is so demoralizing & dehumanizing I should have bolted long ago but now... The economy is so flooded by laid-off Americans due to Indian replacement & outsourcing to India (& they only hire other Indians, happened to me even internally wheh I foolishly tried to help myself to move-up) I'll likely never be an engineer again or have any kind of financial security. This su-ks. It's worse for the MANAGERS they picked for this who are now listed as line engineers on the project. I can't even imagine their headspace right now. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CODE THIS OTHER TEAM'S PROJECTS WTF. I'm going to try to make it work by focusing-on aspects of their tech I do know, but jesus this is senselessly stressful & I can't help but look at it as anything other than pushing me out by claiming I couldn't contribute enough - because I don't know the fcking stack. Just outrageous shenanigans here. I'm so sc--wed.

I've lost my voice from p!$$!ng and moaning about losing my job. My fingers are raw and cramped from posting here and on other forums. My extended family won't have anything to do with me. My wife is threatening to leave me! I haven't been able to find another job. What do I do????

Just doing a survey should i stay at the hudson location or look for another. u think we will be here awhile

They're just slowly getting rid of everyone, first by offshoring and then with AI. They don't seem to realize that ki-ling jobs also degrades or ki-ls your products. But hey, no job is safe anymore anyway, I guess, so it is what it is.

Been here less than a year and now I have almost nothing to do. Boss doesnt care when I ask for more work. Is this how they phase people out before letting them go?

Sorry to say, well drilling gas virtually stopped and jobs are gone. We are in a recession! Cheap Gas isn’t good for oil companies

Expect a lot more layoffs soon. Hearing tons on the street. It will recover in time like it always does, but prepare for some rough years ahead

Record profits and I got my walking papers today as a senior engineer. Dozens of others too! Go Bank of India!

A lot of what I thought would happen is starting to happen right now. I’m not here anymore but figured I’d see as to is anything was changing and it turns out that the RTM position was tested in a few markets and now it’s rolling out in many areas probably most. Makes me even more glad I got out.

I was always saying to myself that my reasoning why it hadn’t yet been implemented in our area was that it would happen under the circumstances that enough reps and/or RMS’ would leave that they would just give everyone left one giant territory and that the person will have the duties of a sales rep while doing the duties like scheduling and everything else a typical manager would do. But since none of the people who said they would leave left it would be a matter of when this rolls out nationwide,

Can’t see why they have to make things worse than mission 1. With the amount of people who take packages im willing to bet that anyone who isn’t looking to leave sales rep RMS or DM will most likely have a job. With the amount who will likely leave they will likely make the territories for these people even bigger which would have to expand the role of the FTOWs.

Problem is they don’t have the manpower from FTOW. Not enough people are interested in it. Even from the outside world they can’t get anyone to work for them. Can’t blame them I was overworked and treated like such cr-p towards the end. Had I not gotten out this is what I’d be dealing with. Even worse being pushed harder while still having the same absymal pay.

Fresh off a favorable decision in its $2 billion legal dispute with a competitor, Pegasystems Inc. is cutting jobs.

The Waltham-based software company eliminated "less than 100 global positions" in its consulting organization last week as clients adopt Pega's new AI products, according to an email from a Pegasystems spokesperson on Monday.'

https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/massachusetts-based-software-company-cuts-dozens-of-jobs-in-ai-push/3876352/

There’s a clause in the severance that states “you can not work for any competitor with in 12 months of accepting”. This seems highly unfair after a whole career in wireless. What an I supposed to do? Finds a completely different field and forget my years of experience? That’s so unfair… take the money and shut up or starve while you look for work!

My early 50s don't have much of a chance to start up again somewhere else. Time to stock market casino time and roll the dice with what I have built up. Do or die time.

North Star Health Alliance announced plans to eliminate about 120 positions in New York, with management roles most affected. The layoffs follow the loss of state funding in December after New York officials said the organization failed to provide sufficient spending details.

North Star disputes the claim, saying it has been transparent and is seeking continued state support. The job cuts will also affect some clinical and non-clinical staff.

Thousands of layoffs at Tyson Foods plants take effect Tuesday. Nearly 5,000 employees will lose their jobs in Texas and Nebraska. The Amarillo, Texas plant will cut 1,761 b-shift operations positions. The Lexington, Nebraska beef processing plant will close, displacing 3,212 workers. These actions are expected to reduce the country's beef processing by 7-9%.

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/money/business/tysons-mass-layoffs-tuesday-nebraska-texas/527-77817234-22ac-4b70-8f3e-8230fa8b2670

Those in the know - are Micro AEs still on the chopping block or are we safe.. (for now)?

GL to everyone this week.

Like surely the company wouldn't allow us to hire someone, and then immediately tell us we need to lay people off... right?

Is hiring for roles at the corporate office on some sort of a freeze? I was supposed to be a finalist for a position but am now being told the process is being paused. Any insight is greatly appreciated