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I want to be on the next list

I just can't cope with this job or this place anymore. I'm willing to take a lower-paid job elsewhere, even to risk being unemployed for a couple of months. I know it's a sh-tshow out there, and costs have been going up with no end in sight, but I can barely manage coming in every day. Burnout of the first degree.


Even more cuts coming, most likely

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees Thursday that the company's planned layoffs stem from a surge in AI capital spending, and declined to rule out additional job cuts beyond those already announced.

https://qz.com/meta-zuckerberg-layoffs-ai-spending-cuts-050126


Houston Contractor May Lay Off 50 Workers

An unnamed USPS contractor in Houston faces potential job cuts. Approximately 50 local positions could be eliminated. These potential layoffs are expected in the Houston area. The decision follows recent rule changes by USPS. These changes affect contracted trucking providers.

Houston, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/04/30/southern-mail-service-potential-layoffs-usps.html


Wisconsin Companies Announce April Job Cuts

Six companies announced layoffs impacting 736 Wisconsin workers in April. This number represents a decrease from March's 1,082 layoffs. Wisconsin's unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in March. This rate remains lower than the national average of 4.3%. Several firms, including Polaris and Regal Rexnord, contributed to these job reductions.

Wisconsin

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/05/01/polaris-regal-rexnord-other-companies-laid-off-workers-in-march/89861174007/


Wisconsin Manufacturing Jobs Fell in 2025

Manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin decreased by 8,600 in 2025. This data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. No major facility closings or mass layoffs occurred. Retirements and workers changing jobs contributed to the decline. Some manufacturers still struggle to fill open positions.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/04/28/why-wisconsin-lost-thousands-of-manufacturing-jobs-in-2025/89646609007/


Virtex Closes Wisconsin Plant, 91 Employees Laid Off

Virtex is an electronics manufacturer. The company is based in Texas. It plans to close its Menomonee Falls plant. This closure will affect 91 jobs. The Menomonee Falls plant will cease operations.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2026/04/30/virtex-menomonee-falls-warn-closure.html


Ryder Logistics Reduces Green Bay Staff After Contract Loss

Ryder Integrated Logistics will lay off 151 employees. These layoffs affect two facilities in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company's customer contract was not renewed. Affected employees will cease Ryder employment on June 30. A new provider plans to operate the sites and retain staff.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

https://www.nbc26.com/greenbay/ryder-to-lay-off-151-green-bay-employees-after-contract-ends


Cboe Reduces Staff for Core Business Focus

Cboe Global Markets is eliminating approximately 20% of its workforce. This restructuring aims to focus on core exchange businesses. Approximately one in five employees received layoff notices Friday. The company is also selling its Canadian and Australian operations. This realignment is expected to save $20 to $25 million in 2026.

https://qz.com/cboe-layoffs-workforce-reduction-core-businesses-050126


Layoffs Trigger Heightened Nepotism and Cronyism

It's time to say the quiet part out loud. Have you ever wondered why upper leadership are so terrible at their roles, have no expertise related to their core functions, and can hardly string together a coherent sentence? It's because they were never qualified to begin with. VPs, Sr. Directors, Directors, etc., they're school mates, college roommates, they attend the same church. That incompetent Associate Director who somehow gets away with doing no work at all? Well, the VP just so happens to be his uncle Dave. Uncle Dave even fashioned the role description with his nephew in mind. The truth is that...you never had a chance.

The recruiters are aligning the resumes of their friends and families to hiring manager specifications, and influencing the hiring decisions. Think you're a perfect fit for the role? Well, so does the recruiter. So much so, that they ensure your resume isn't seen by a hiring manager. It's important for them to quell the competition, after all.

Nepotism and Cronyism aren't new, but have increased in this abysmal job market. If you're not getting interviews, you aren't to blame. If you're making it to the final rounds of interviews but have no luck, it’s because you're being used by the hiring manager to meet an interview quota...they were never genuinely interested in you.

For all you overachievers who are excellent at your roles, your leadership feels the same way—which is precisely why you're being blocked from promotion. They want you to remain right where you are.

So, don't blame yourself. You're not imagining things and you haven't done anything wrong. You are just navigating a system that was never made for you to win. The good managers who support their teams are purged while Incompetence reigns supreme. But don't give up. If VP uncle Dave is trying to squeeze his niece or nephew into that management role...let's not make it easy for him 😉.


Layoffs Trigger Heightened Nepotism and Cronyism

It's time to say the quiet part out loud. Have you ever wondered why upper leadership are so terrible at their roles, have no expertise related to their core functions, and can hardly string together a coherent sentence? It's because they were never qualified to begin with. VPs, Sr. Directors, Directors, etc., they're school mates, college roommates, they attend the same church. That incompetent Associate Director who somehow gets away with doing no work at all? Well, the VP just so happens to be his uncle Dave. Uncle Dave even fashioned the role description with his nephew in mind. The truth is that...you never had a chance.

The recruiters are aligning the resumes of their friends and families to hiring manager specifications, and influencing the hiring decisions. Think you're a perfect fit for the role? Well, so does the recruiter. So much so, that they ensure your resume isn't seen by a hiring manager. It's important for them to quell the competition, after all.

Nepotism and Cronyism aren't new, but have increased in this abysmal job market. If you're not getting interviews, you aren't to blame. If you're making it to the final rounds of interviews but have no luck, it’s because you're being used by the hiring manager to meet an interview quota...they were never genuinely interested in you.

For all you overachievers who are excellent at your roles, your leadership feels the same way—which is precisely why you're being blocked from promotion. They want you to remain right where you are.

So, don't blame yourself. You're not imagining things and you haven't done anything wrong. You are just navigating a system that was never made for you to win. The good managers who support their teams are purged while Incompetence reigns supreme. But don't give up. If VP uncle Dave is trying to squeeze his niece or nephew into that management role...let's not make it easy for him 😉.


Layoffs Trigger Heightened Nepotism and Cronyism

It's time to say the quiet part out loud. Have you ever wondered why upper leadership are so terrible at their roles, have no expertise related to their core functions, and can hardly string together a coherent sentence? It's because they were never qualified to begin with. VPs, Sr. Directors, Directors, etc., they're school mates, college roommates, they attend the same church. That incompetent Associate Director who somehow gets away with doing no work at all? Well, the VP just so happens to be his uncle Dave. Uncle Dave even fashioned the role description with his nephew in mind. The truth is that...you never had a chance.

The recruiters are aligning the resumes of their friends and families to hiring manager specifications, and influencing the hiring decisions. Think you're a perfect fit for the role? Well, so does the recruiter. So much so, that they ensure your resume isn't seen by a hiring manager. It's important for them to quell the competition, after all.

Nepotism and Cronyism aren't new, but have increased in this abysmal job market. If you're not getting interviews, you aren't to blame. If you're making it to the final rounds of interviews but have no luck, it’s because you're being used by the hiring manager to meet an interview quota...they were never genuinely interested in you.

For all you overachievers who are excellent at your roles, your leadership feels the same way—which is precisely why you're being blocked from promotion. They want you to remain right where you are.

So, don't blame yourself. You're not imagining things and you haven't done anything wrong. You are just navigating a system that was never made for you to win. The good managers who support their teams are purged while Incompetence reigns supreme. But don't give up. If VP uncle Dave is trying to squeeze his niece or nephew into that management role...let's not make it easy for him 😉.


Most of the layoffs weren't controllable

Looking at who was let go, I saw some patterns and it was hard for me to see this:

  • Function-specific: projects that weren't critical (anymore) or at the tail end of the delivery
  • Location specific: ATC, PTC, remote, etc.

A smaller group of people in critical roles were also let go. This is just my theory and my opinion: They either had a salary hard to justify for what they do, or were hard to work with (or both)


Waves of Layoffs

They have been laying off various engineers in software development and electrical/biomedical design teams for a couple weeks now. Not sure when it will be over.

They are also planning on laying off members of various avionics teams.


Yanfeng International Plant Faces 155 Job Cuts

Yanfeng International announced 155 permanent layoffs. The layoffs affect its Chattanooga plant on Bonnyshire Drive. This action likely means the plant's complete closure. Economists view this as part of a broader industry slowdown. More than 500 jobs will be permanently laid off in the area by June.

Chattanooga, Tenn.

https://www.wdef.com/yangfeng-announces-155-permanent-layoffs-in-chattanooga/


Church & Dwight Inc. Plans 195 Layoffs at Pennsylvania Plant

Church & Dwight Inc. announced 195 employee layoffs. These job cuts are planned for June 30. The affected facility is in Jackson Township, York County. This information was filed in a state WARN notice. The company manufactures personal care and household goods.

Jackson Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.eveningsun.com/story/money/2026/04/30/york-county-plant-announces-nearly-200-layoffs-in-june-2026/89881235007/


Sonoma Valley Unified Board Eyes Staff Cuts, Union Agreements

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet next week. Trustees are set to consider approving significant employee layoffs. These proposed reductions include certificated and classified positions. The board will also review new union contract agreements. These agreements propose salary increases and a one-time bonus for employees.

Sonoma, California

https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/04/30/votes-on-layoffs-union-contracts-on-sonoma-valley-unified-board-agenda/


Ysleta ISD Considers Layoffs Amid Enrollment Drop, Tax Vote

Ysleta Independent School District faces a significant budget deficit. Superintendent Xavier De La Torre is considering future layoffs for 2027. This possibility stems from declining student enrollment and state funding losses. The district hopes a November tax ratification election will boost revenue. YISD previously offered separation incentives, with 160 teachers accepting.

El Paso, Texas

https://elpasomatters.org/2026/04/30/ysleta-yisd-vatre-tax-ratification-election-layoffs-enrollment-teacher-attrition/


Harrisburg Jewish Group Faces Layoffs

The Harrisburg Jewish Federation faces financial difficulties. Its campus operations are no longer sustainable. This situation will result in upcoming layoffs. The organization must address its viability. Employee reductions are anticipated soon.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

https://www.abc27.com/video/harrisburg-jewish-federation-campus-unsustainable-layoffs-loom/11750400/


Attleboro City to Cut Positions

Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone announced upcoming layoffs. The city faces a $2.5 million budget deficit. Six to seven full-time positions will be eliminated. Rising health insurance costs are the primary cause. The city will balance its budget through these cuts and free cash.

Attleboro, Massachusetts

https://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/mayor-says-layoffs-planned-in-attleboro/article_e32df097-c7e1-4132-92fa-38f33be511bc.html