#jobsecurity

Layoffs in the Tech org are slated for late this year or early next year. It’s pretty evident there’s no plan for growth and no one left to innovate. The entire MO is to keep the business running for a few more quarters so they can IPO. The moment they’re able to do this, most of the senior leadership will leave so all these problems become someone else’s!

Reposting from @ys+1m3xy5kgs for info.

Has anyone heard of any teams being impacted yet? I’m hearing it may have started.

Many companies are now announcing upcoming layoffs but are not providing details on who will be affected or when. This lack of information leaves employees in a state of prolonged uncertainty and anxiety. Workers are left to speculate about their job security for weeks or even months. This approach creates significant stress for the workforce. The exact timing and individuals impacted remain unknown.

New York, New York

https://www.wsj.com/business/corporate-layoff-announcements-workers-e37e0546

Stelco has commenced issuing layoff notices to its employees, with the first job cuts scheduled to take effect this Sunday. Approximately 90 workers are expected to receive notices this week, impacting around 330 individuals at the Hamilton plant. Additional reductions are anticipated at the Lake Erie Works in Nanticoke, affecting co-op and pickling operation staff. The company attributes these indefinite layoffs to trade crises, weak demand, and import competition. This action follows Stelco's announcement last week of plans to reduce up to 500 workers across its facilities.

Hamilton, Ontario

https://www.castanet.net/news/Business/633730/Stelco-begins-issuing-layoff-notices-as-first-job-cuts-set-to-take-effect-Sunday

Initial jobless claims saw a slight decrease last week, indicating a continued trend of low layoffs. The four-week average for these claims also declined, suggesting ongoing stability in the job market. This data points to businesses feeling confident in their current workforce and sales projections. Consequently, hiring has remained subdued, creating a market characterized by both low job losses and low new hires. The overall unemployment rate remains at a historically low level.

Washington, D.C.

https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/wire/business/unemployment-benefit-claims-dipped-slightly-last-week-as-layoffs-remain-low/article_e873423f-64d2-51d4-87f3-72c475727831.html

Watch out UHG…. If Microsoft and Adobe were called out for foreign workers. Your next! It’s about time you stop undermining American workers.
Great job JD!

for one person, repetitively posting different threads on the same topic - H1B and green cards leading to H1B and jobs tied to this transition? We get it dude...but please don't flood the board with the same topic again and again in different flavors (tampa vs irving vs XYZ) of the same sh1t

Chicago Public Schools has brought back 350 previously laid-off staff members following a divided Board of Education mandate. This action was contingent on additional state funding that has not yet materialized. Educators and principals are now navigating the implications of these rehires, with job security uncertain if the expected funds do not arrive. Some principals report that the rehired staff do not align with their schools' specific needs. The district states it will continue hiring as funding and student needs permit.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.chicagoparent.com/learning/cps-rehiring-laid-off-staff-budget-uncertainty

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/10/06/cardinal-glass-statesboro-layoffs.html

Starbucks is closing five coffee shops in Washington state and eliminating eight positions at its Seattle headquarters. This action impacts 51 workers, with job separations scheduled from mid-November through early December. The company stated these changes are part of a previously announced restructuring plan. Some affected employees may be offered transfers to other locations. The notice confirms permanent terminations for most positions.

Seattle, Washington

https://komonews.com/news/local/october-fall-starbucks-layoffs-psl-pumpkin-spice-latte-seattle-coffee-shops-business-corporate-headquarters

I was in IT at 3M Center. I left a bit over a month or a month and a half ago. What is it like now? Is everyone back in the office four days a week. Are they still cutting people. How is the new CIO doing. I am kind of glad I left just because of the job insecurity. Just curious.

layoffs incoming for powerhouse. get your affairs in order and prepare yourself

Worker anxiety about job security and finding new employment is contributing to a significant decrease in labor market churn. This heightened concern, coupled with weakening labor demand, has led to fewer job openings and a reluctance among employees to quit their current positions. Consequently, the rate of job-to-job transitions has declined, impacting wage growth and overall economic productivity. This trend suggests a less dynamic labor market, potentially making it more vulnerable to future economic shocks.

United States

https://www.atlantafed.org/research-and-data/publications/policy-hub-macroblog/2026/10/06/rising-labor-market-anxiety-and-declining-quits

GTMO Ops Band 5 check-in. Currently at $84k base with a minimal $2k bonus. Feels low for the workload and AVP title on the internal track, but wanted to check reality. What are other Ops Consultants / Specialists seeing for total comp right now?

I know this isn’t Glassdoor but I just joined the team and wondering how secure this group is. It seems like there has been a lot transition and leadership has been a revolving door.

Anyone think OpenAI will magically become profitable. Nope? Me either.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/30/oracle-stock-is-down-60-from-its-high-heres-why-im/

Anyone working here who isn't actively looking to get out might as well be sitting on the Titanic.

Every single IT recruiter and hiring manager is now Indian. Your chances of landing a job are almost zero.
In your own country foreigners have taken over an entire industry and shut you out.

New Jersey experienced over 15,000 job eliminations by the end of September, a notable increase from the previous year. Pharmaceutical companies contributed significantly to these layoffs, with several major players announcing substantial workforce reductions. Other sectors, including hospitality and finance, also saw positions cut. These figures are based on notices filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor. The trend indicates a challenging job market for the state.

https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/amp/34964432/nj-layoffs-hit-15k-as-pharmaceutical-companies-ax-more-jobs-in-september

It's been one of the worst job markets for employees for two if not three years, is it ever going to shift in our favor again? No wonder companies are getting away with insulting offers folks are actually accepting when there's no choice right now. How much longer can this last?

New Jersey employers issued WARN notices for over 2,100 workers in September and early October. These layoffs span various industries including pharmaceuticals, banking, and retail. The affected positions are spread across multiple cities within the state. Some of these workforce reductions are scheduled to continue into 2027. This wave of job cuts adds to existing concerns about the state's economic health.

https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/more-bad-news-for-mikie-sherrill-as-new-jersey-employers-announce-more-than-2100-new-layoffs/

Developers at The Coalition are reportedly anxious about potential layoffs during the launch week of their new game, Gears of War: E-Day. This follows a pattern of job cuts across Microsoft's gaming division, which has seen over 5,750 employees laid off since October 2023. The studio's performance-related bonuses are tied to the game's reception, adding to employee concerns about potential job losses before bonuses are paid. This situation mirrors previous instances where teams faced layoffs shortly after shipping their projects. The broader industry is also experiencing significant job reductions, with 2026 shaping up to be a record year for layoffs.

Redmond, Washington

https://tech-insider.org/xbox-layoffs-5750-coalition-fears-new-cuts-2026/

Hundreds of employees across the Tri-Valley region have been laid off since July, with significant reductions occurring at major companies. Workday, Chevron, and Kaiser are among the employers implementing these workforce adjustments. These layoffs have impacted various roles, including engineering, management, and director positions. The total number of job cuts reported exceeds 400, marking a substantial trend in the area. These reductions are often attributed to reorganizations and strategic realignments within the affected organizations.

Pleasanton, California

https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/business/2026/10/06/tri-valley-employers-implement-mass-layoffs/

What are the pros / cons of taking a lump sum payout for severance? It would be the max 12 months.

After a few incredibly tough months, I was finally able to find something, something even better.

More than anything, I feel a sense of relief. Relief in being somewhere where I’m not constantly wondering when the next round of layoffs might happen.

I genuinely feel for everyone still there, and I would encourage you to start exploring your options sooner rather than later. If an opportunity comes up that gives you a chance to leave on your own terms, take it.

I loved the Swoosh. I was proud of the work I did and considered myself a high performer, but the last round of cuts made it clear that, at the end of the day, a lot of it came down to names on a list.

Being laid off affected me more than I expected. It diminished my sense of self-worth and brought on imposter syndrome in areas of my life where I had never experienced it before. Looking back, I wish I had started applying sooner and given myself the opportunity to leave on my own terms.

I still have a lot of respect and appreciation for the people I worked with and the experiences I had at Nike. But looking at where the company is financially, I don’t believe another round of layoffs is going to fix the underlying problems.

If you’re still there and you’ve been thinking about making a move, don’t be afraid to take that step.

The grass really can be greener.

Prime Day starts today and normally I’d probably stock up on some work clothes, grab a few Christmas presents, etc. This year? Not happening.

With all the rumors flying around Comcast and just enough information leaking out to make everyone nervous, I’m basically avoiding any unnecessary spending until I know if I still have a job in a few weeks.

And I know Comcast is far from the only company where people are feeling this way.

It does make you wonder about the ripple effect. Layoffs or fear of layoffs → people stop spending → companies make less money → more cuts.

What a great economy.

Just heard another group in IT was told that they are replacing them with contractors. People in the group have an undefined amount of time to find a job elsewhere in the company or who knows what will happen. Should be interesting to see how this plays out.

As we all know VCA2 is coming to an end so what are they doing to protect their jobs? They’re attempting to take over. break fix Operations.. They have no clue What our Job consists of and they think they could just hire any GC off the street to do it for them… I have news for you.. Construction and Break fix are 2 COMPLETELY different worlds!! Quit with asking to be collaborative when you have no intentions of us working on CX you just wanna save your pathetic jobs when it’s all said and done.. Many have come before you and we are still here… there’s a reason for that mabye you should figure that part out 1st and they wonder why we’re so far over budget and the year is not even up yet?!?!?!?

My manager said there are no more layoffs planned for the remainder of 2026, but she's said that for the past year and clearly doesn't know what she's talking about. Do you all know if there are any more scheduled layoffs, or if the DCG/CCG was the last of it?

I am panicking

I used to see people here freely sharing information and helping each other out all the time. Now everyone seems much more careful about what they hand over and who gets credit for it. With layoffs hanging over everyone, I can't really blame people for protecting themselves, but it's hard to call it teamwork anymore.

ExxonMobil employees talk about offshoring to India more loudly than many other companies because the scale, speed, and visibility of ExxonMobil’s India expansion is unusually large and it directly affects U.S. technical, engineering, and support roles in a way employees can feel immediately.

Health insurers rarely announce layoffs by citing specific software. Instead, they frame software implementation around "auto-adjudication" and operational efficiency.The Goal of Software: Platforms like TriZetto are designed to increase a health plan's auto-adjudication rate—meaning claims are processed, edited, and paid entirely by the system without a human ever looking at them. The Impact on Roles: Cognizant has documented case studies where its automated workflows and robotic process automation (RPA) reduced manual data processing workloads by 50%

Reposted from @b5+1m1h3embr, 100 percent on point.

I've been here for five months and my pay is among the lowest. I'm assuming I'm not exactly the type of employee they'll be targeting? Or am I wrong?

You don't have to love working at EM to get something valuable from the experience. Take the training, learn new systems, volunteer for work that teaches you something, and leave with skills you didn't have before. Those skills can either help you stay or give you a much easier path out. Either way, you're better off than simply waiting for the company to decide your future.

Supermassive Games has confirmed significant job cuts affecting over seventy employees. These layoffs include developers, artists, producers, and QA staff. The studio previously announced these measures were necessary for its long-term viability. This action follows a pattern of industry-wide reductions. The studio is known for titles like Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures anthology.

Guildford, England

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/dark-pictures-devs-layoffs-have-begun-over-70-staff-reportedly-let-go

The hardest part isn't one particular layoff anymore. It's never knowing when another one is coming or whether your team will be affected next. People spend so much time worrying about job security that it's difficult to focus on the actual work. That's not a healthy way to spend your working life.

For decades I enjoyed my job and was ranked well. Then they flipped a switch when I hit my mid 40s and started dropping my ranking. Now I dread work and am looking for a new job. I can’t sleep any more and it is really impacting my health. I don’t think they realize what it does to someone when you tell them they are a low performer and then can’t give any real reason. People are wired to recognize when they are not being treated fairly.

Recent layoffs in the greater Dayton, Ohio, area have significantly impacted the local job market. These job cuts were substantial enough to negate an entire year's worth of employment gains. Broad tariffs were cited as a contributing factor, failing to boost demand. This economic pressure led International Motors to divest the plant in question. The situation highlights a challenging economic climate for the region.

Dayton, Ohio

https://tradersunion.com/news/market-voices/show/3644271-dayton-layoffs-job-growth/

I'm tired of not being to enjoy my weekends because I don't know if the following week my livelihood will be taken away from me. I'm tired of always having to think about work because something is always coming. I'm just so tired of this all. I want to work to live, not live to work.

Or at least that's what I choose to believe. I'm tired of stressing over things that don't happen.