#jobsecurity

I joined in 2021 and lost my position 2025 due to a layoff. I came from State Farm. I regret leaving for more money. Has there been a point of time where T-Mobile was even stable. I'm embarrassed to even have this company name on my CV anymore.

Any suggestions out there? Let’s use this thread

Frasers Group has officially acquired luxury retailer Harvey Nichols. This strategic move is part of Frasers' plan to strengthen its luxury segment. The acquisition is anticipated to lead to significant changes within Harvey Nichols. Reports indicate that job cuts and store closures are likely to follow. This development marks a major shift for the iconic British department store.

London, United Kingdom

https://www.retaildetail.eu/news/fashion/struggling-harvey-nichols-acquired-by-frasers-layoffs-and-closures-on-the-horizon/

Recent economic data indicates a potential downturn in the U.S. job market. Employers eliminated 23,000 positions in July, and revised figures show an additional 103,000 jobs were lost in the preceding two months. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, or WARN Act, mandates that larger companies provide advance notice for significant staff reductions. This federal law requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs or plant closings affecting a substantial portion of a company's workforce. Many states offer public access to these WARN notices, allowing individuals to check for potential upcoming layoffs.

https://www.wfla.com/news/national/are-mass-layoffs-coming-most-states-let-you-check-heres-how/

Just saying

Brace yourselves for potentially massive layoffs. This is reportedly confirmed by a senior IT source. And, of course, AI will likely get the blame.

If you've been working after hours, you might want to consider spending some of that time looking for alternatives and preparing for what's next.

You all actually thought you had a long-term career in the oil industry and with this company. Oh, well.

just a rant: kind of difficult to take in that we could potentially be laid off. A bit harder to take in especially since I joined 5 months ago as an early career new grad. Had to move across the country without relocation assistance only to be on the chopping block. wish they would rip the bandaid off already.

i know it's a stressful time for everyone given their own situations, I don't want to make it seem all about me! I hope the best for all of us! Welcome to the corporate world moment for me, lol

So I’m not very familiar with things like this. But curious as to if anyone has thought of maybe an ai class action lawsuit for taking our jobs or any jobs in general. Opinions or information on this. I just think if we don’t start standing up now to ai we are all going to be jobless at some point.

Anyone know what happens to employees who didn’t qualify for VSP because they have less than two years of service? Are they basically safe for now, or just not being considered until the next RIF round?

Does anyone know the real truth about stch site? How long will this site stay open? I’m a shell contractor and I have a family and I need this job but I hear that it’s going to stay open for a few more years . I don’t know if anyone is telling me the truth. Any help would be appreciated

A former employee, Emily Cihacek, lost her job unexpectedly and experienced significant psychological stress. She has since turned to selling handmade Perler beads on Etsy to support herself. This shift reflects a broader trend of workers seeking alternative income streams through online marketplaces. While Etsy offers independence, it lacks the security of traditional employment. Experts caution that these platforms are not a universal solution for job loss.

Omaha, Nebraska

https://www.nebraskanewsservice.net/news/after-the-layoff-building-a-business-online/article_47b9778f-43ed-4a48-836f-7f0f6450ad2c.html

If you're too good at your job, they'll never move you up. Do enough to stay safe. That's how you ensure you have a career here.

Guys, regarding the “so called” JV….its not!

Coming at it from a sales perspective BT have the client footprint, better infrastructure and most significantly, staff costs are significantly lower than Verizon’s

There are very few instances where Verizon has deeper client facing relationships in EMEA….especially in their own backyard (UK).

The Verizon Sales/Sales Managers/Sales Directors in are particularly vulnerable as BT run a tight ship with grading/remuneration. Just do the maths…this is all about efficiency.

Check what BT pay your role online…you will be shocked…they won’t have two pay scales…and everyone at BT isn’t getting a rise!

The support people will be retained in line with the one year commitment to avoid disruption to clients. This also allows sufficient time for Verizon clients, many of which were sold solutions that couldn’t be delivered/supported, to be standardised.

I am sorry to be bearer of bad news but you really should be updating your CV’’s…don’t be fooled…this re-badging ends badly for Verizon.

Show Verizon the same loyalty they have shown you… make the move now….before the decision is taken out of your hands.

There is no actual reason that software development cannot be unionized and standardized. You could have real licensing exams to become a software developer. There is no real functional reason that this stack is better than that stack. A single stack could be standardized. Thus you could license this entire field. Licensed jobs provide more job security.

As for unionizing software development. Well the gaming industry is already doing so. If you think what we do here is more complicated than game development. Go make a video game. It’s high time software developers form a union. We are the perfect group for such a thing. We are not understood by our leadership. They do not listen to what we say. They do not allow us to make the system sturdy. Our stakeholders and purse strings holders do not respect us. We run, operate, and build on top of all the systems that run the company. Basically we are not allowed to actually practice our practice. Thus the only option is, we protect our practice through a union. Otherwise we let leadership continue to make cuts to software development headcount, and outsource or not. Then VZ’s systems just collapse. They’re already held together with sp-t and glue. The only way that VZ survives is if software developers are allowed to have a backbone and shape the companies systems. The only way that happens is if software developers collectively bargain against management.

Time and time again VZ has elected to cut doers and keep sayers. If you want this company to win. You have to organize the win. Period. No one is coming to save you.

Verizon has had a rough run of layoffs. Since late 2025 it’s been through multiple rounds: roughly 16,600+ jobs cut or moved off Verizon’s payroll under CEO Dan Schulman in about nine mont

With all the talk about RIFs lately, I'm thinking strategically about my next move here.

I'm not necessarily looking to grow, lead, innovate, take on stretch assignments, contribute, or “make an impact.” At this point, I'd really just like to find a role that is unlikely to be eliminated or increase in responsibilities, and that I can comfortably occupy for the next 20 years until retirement.

Ideally I'm looking for something where:

• The work is important enough that they can't eliminate the position, but not so important that people can easily identify what I do
• Answers within the parameters of a maximum of 4 possibilities, no judgment or thinking required
• Clearly defined responsibilities so I can confidently say “that's outside my scope.”
• There is little expectation to volunteer for additional work.
  -“That's how we've always done it” is considered a perfectly acceptable process improvement strategy.
• My eventual career goal of “retiring from here” is viewed as a strength rather than a lack of ambition.

For those of you who have successfully moved internally to survive multiple rounds of RIFs: what types of roles should I be looking for?

I'm trying to find my forever home here, not my next career challenge. Ideally, I'd like to get into a role where I can learn a minimum, and then hand everything else off to someone who is still interested in career development.

Any internal career survival experts have advice on which jobs we have internally that suit these goals?

How are they laying off left and right and then posting jobs on LinkedIn?

Make it make sense

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/08/13/ohio-layoffs-closures-warn-notices-1400-jobs-july-2026/91143150007/

So how does that work exactly ? Are you given a choice? Rebadge or quit / rebadge vs leave with severance ? I always thought it was the former, ie- no real choice. How long do you stay employed at new company? what happens after that term ( regarding severance, unemployment etc )

I have always worked under the assumption that getting laid off was better than getting rebadged. Is that accurate ?

Is job safe if on H1B visa or going through partially approved GC?

I got terminated at Centene. My performance was exceptional; I belonged to different groups and associations, participated in voluntary groups, helped and assisted other colleagues, completed trainings, and maintained exceptional metrics (more than 60 daily calls). I was truly a dedicated team member.

But I got laid off. I am now without a salary, debts are mounting, and I am going to lose my house and cannot pay utilities or my children's college tuition. I have completed around 120 resumes and applications and don't have any answers yet.

Thanks, Centene, for your support for your employees—the support that makes all of you richer every day with our efforts and work.

What amazes me is that interns with no experience are being given preference over people with actual work experience in different parts of the business for roles in various areas like asset management, risk, etc.

So even if someone doesn’t have experience in the area and have been at Fidelity for 5 years, they would rather hire an intern with no experience for a role in that area. You can’t easily move around here.

Do you think AI is going to really replace humans in most jobs?
Not only at Centene but other companies. How are we supposed to find jobs with other companies if they are or will be using AI too.
Are we going to be a society of a bunch of homeless on Medicaid?
While the billionaires and millionaires pushing AI are getting richer.

Essendant has announced an additional 103 layoffs in California, bringing the total confirmed workforce reductions to 1,278 across six states. These cuts are part of a larger restructuring that includes facility closures and the exploration of potential sales or new capital to prevent liquidation. The latest actions affect distribution centers in Sacramento and Perris, with layoffs scheduled for October 3rd. This expansion of job cuts follows Essendant's strategic shift away from traditional office supplies towards janitorial, sanitation, foodservice, and technology products. The company's future remains uncertain as it navigates these significant operational changes.

California

https://distributionstrategy.com/2026/08/essendant-layoffs-reach-1278-as-restructuring-expands-to-california/

Mauoervisor seemed shocked when they dropped my ranking that I told them I would be quitting. They said but you are not NSI and Good is really a good outcome in such a competitive rank group. Why would I stay around when I no longer receive any RSUs and am over my salary curve?

I’ve been following the news and doing some financial planning. I’ve been thinking from a net worth perspective instead of just cash flow.

I get that if you’re already a multi-millionaire, instability from a potential layoff doesn’t keep you up at night. I’m curious though, at what net worth did you personally stop fretting much about this kind of risk?

The usual advice is to save up 6 months of expenses in cash, but I’m curious from the asset side.

Is this an OK question to ask here? Just trying to do some planning when the rumors are floating around.

Look. I’m stressed out like the next person. The lack of clarity is exhausting.

BUT ….

Today I saw 2 things on Instagram that helped (a little):

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1. Cows after they had been shampooed and conditioned
2. Dogs under water

Neither will disappoint.
Both will likely help you smile.

I can’t offer job security, but I’ll do my best to bring you some joy.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/houston-layoffs-jobs-2026-22369185.php

FedEx is closing two facilities in Southern California, impacting 116 employees. This is part of a larger initiative to merge delivery networks and save $2 billion. Staples and LAZ Parking also announced significant job cuts. These layoffs affect hundreds of workers across the region. The company is offering support to affected employees.

Palm Springs, Victorville, La Mirada, Sacramento, Perris, Los Angeles, Ontario

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/fedex-others-announce-layoffs-southern-100000850.html

Meaning, we're so sc--wed. It's not even about being laid off, but if everybody is doing, where the he-l are we supposed to find new jobs?

My health insurance is the only thing keeping me here. I have a preexisting condition so I truly can't take a risk with a new company. That's it. The only reason I'm still here.

No president's club this year!

Over 300 employees at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will lose their jobs. This layoff is due to a contract change. SP Plus lost its airport contract to LAZ Parking Texas LLC. The affected workers are from rental car services, parking, and shuttle operations. These job losses will occur at the end of September.

Grapevine, Texas

https://communityimpact.com/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/transportation/more-than-300-sp-plus-workers-to-be-laid-off-from-the-airport-in-late-september/

They've known about it for a while. And they still set up layoffs. We're living at an age where record earnings don't provide any job security for employees. How messed up is that?

Employee from Poland office here. Back in 2024 we had some layoffs, this year the company sold 75% of the workforce to outsourcing and we're just vegetating here, waiting to be disposed of as well. But no matter how bad it gets I'm still seeing people who believe that everything's going to be fine, the CEO will turn around, PH can't possibly offer the same level of services (there are romours that they will move everything from PL to PH) and keeping us is the best option. Seriously, where do people like this come from? The CEO is responsible for keeping profits high ( that means getting rid of me in favor of someone from India or PH), a drop in quality of service has literally no impact on company profits, and the remaining PL workforce, now packed in a 3M company barely anyone heard of (GSC got deleted from existence) is just a liability, but I still see people who think that we'll have a job this time next year. Am I working with mentally unstable people, are they toddlers, or is this some kind of shock caused by stress?

If you're good at your job you have nothing to worry about. If you're not, then well... start updating that resume my subnormal friends

INCOMING!

https://www.businessinsider.com/oracle-is-planning-another-round-of-job-cuts-this-month-2026-8

Don't wait until you're desperate to start networking. Start while you still have a job.