#layoff

Am senior software engineer. 2 months severance.

Automattic has initiated layoffs impacting its communications, social media, WordPress.com, and VIP enterprise business units. These cuts follow a period of significant leadership changes and internal disputes within the company. Further reductions are anticipated in the coming months as the company navigates financial considerations. The exact number of employees affected by these layoffs has not been disclosed. This restructuring occurs amidst broader organizational uncertainty.

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/strategic-hr/automattic-layoffs-hit-four-teams-as-wordpresscom-parent-braces-for-more-cuts-52877

We need to get rid of all the paper pushers, PowerPoint warriors, all the useless managers with less than a handful of people to manage, and so many more. Give us layoffs! Just make sure to get rid of the right people for once.

Not sure but I see all the good and technically very sound people got laid off one by one And the really d-mb managers, directors, senior directors and the bootlicking Engineers are still there .

Comcast will go to Gutter in just near future

I bet a lot of Verizon employees don’t know that the I2B channel just laid off all of its directors and about 34% of its account managers. Just an FYI.

Remind me, when was the most recent layoff? 2024? Under Biden?

If I don't get packaged out as part of these layoffs - What are the chances of getting packaged out on voluntary leave?

Otherwise, will I still get my 2026 Bonus / RSUs?

1. Document your accomplishments and build a portfolio of your best work.
2. Duplicate important contact information to private accounts, where permitted.
3. Build relationships with your coworkers.
4. Build an emergency fund.
5. Get private unemployment insurance - cafii or https://safetynet.com.
6. Ask for an explanation of why you're being laid off, ideally in writing.
7. Ask when and how you'll receive your last paycheck.
8. Ask when your benefits (like health insurance) end.
9. Ask whether you'll receive any severance.
10. Do not resign.
11. File for unemployment benefits.
12. Be ready to document your job-hunting efforts (required for unemployment benefits).
13. Consider your options for short-term income.
14. Update your budget (or create one).
15. Call your creditors and update them if you cannot make payments.
16. Massively cut expenses you can live without.
17. Save, save, save…
18. Talk to friends and family / vent.
19. Make a plan for self-care. Take care of your health.
20. Ask for help if and when needed.

Originally posted September 10, 2019, by Anonymous. Post ID: @OP+10ZOP9GB

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/10ZOP9GB

So far, I've seen and heard

What we know so far:
L&D,
HR,
TA,
Sales,
Data Analyst,
and Project Management.

were all hit on 10/21 and 10/22.

If you have confirmed information, post it in the comments. Include the team, the date, and your source. Label anything unconfirmed.

Leadership is claiming middle management and above.... It's a lie and don't believe it. We need to focus up and help each other through this. Help those who deserve the help with getting their resume together and prepare for the worst to come. I am wishing the best for most of you who are an integral part of this company, that lead with moral value, integrity, and technical in your respective backgrounds. There's hope for you still, this place does not define you. You define you, and I know that is all easier said than done, but we are all in this together.

Comcast failed us.

Now we try to help each other up through this mess they made and find our own solitude in the job market.

I was laid off today. I don't know how many other people were "selected" for this layoff (I know of at least two others but not sure what locations and groups are impacted)

Has anyone heard about any upcoming layoffs in Dental, SHS or Evernorth solutions in November?

How big was the layoff for all of the Ultrasound teams, with Siemens shutting down their General Imaging ultrasound Business?

https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/2113354157122027736

I was let go over a year ago, and it took a while to get my footing back. I’m so much happier where I am now. UKG is all sizzle and no steak. They have a fake-it until you make-it approach to business. A ruthless private equity firm calls the shots, and phony agnostic puppets in their offices execute the orders, This place lost its soul years ago.

Mars Global Services is laying off 55 employees at its Newark facility. These job reductions are scheduled to occur on January 31, 2027. The company is closing its Newark location in December 2027. Mars will continue operations at its Hackettstown site. This follows a previous layoff affecting 307 employees.

Newark, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/10/candy-giant-to-lay-off-55-more-nj-employees.html

Time to quit this place, trust me it is he-l if you jave a conscience. Everyone in higher management is pushing fantasy projects and then forcing their orgs to comply, it hurts the brain if you have any, the level of stupidity.

I’m okay with finding out I lost my job, if that means I’ll be able to finally move on and stop stressing over it all the time. The wait is horrible and I know many others feel the same way. Let us move on, one way or another.

The severance package gave me some financial breathing room when I was laid off, but it hasn't made the experience feel any less personal. I cared about the work and gave PepsiCo years of my life. Being let go with almost no acknowledgment has left a bad taste that the money can't erase.

The General Jackson Showboat will close permanently on December 15th, ending over 40 years of service. This closure will impact 114 employees. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development was officially notified of the impending layoffs. A state rapid response team will assist the employer and affected workers. The Northern Middle Local Workforce Development Board will coordinate further support for those displaced.

Nashville, TN

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/10/21/state-filing-114-layoffs-expected-amid-general-jackson-showboat-closure/

I was put on a pip in early October. I know I will get fired. How much time I have left?

Anyone has more info on this

Distributor Essendant has warned of possible business cessation as it plans to lay off at least 1,100 employees. The company is actively seeking new capital and exploring asset sales to prevent liquidation. These significant job cuts follow a recent strategic pivot away from office supplies towards JanSan, foodservice, and technology products. Recent WARN notices detail layoffs across multiple distribution centers and its corporate headquarters. The company's future remains uncertain as these efforts to secure funding and avoid closure are ongoing.

https://www.naw.org/mdm/news/essendant-warns-of-possible-shutdown-amid-hundreds-of-layoffs/

I work in Operations leadership and can confirm this will happen. I hear that the week prior to Thanksgiving, HR has blocked their calendar off for a day of major layoffs.

Sidekicks Pub at T-Mobile Market Hall will cease operations on December 20th. This closure will result in the layoff of 83 employees. The decision stems from the loss of a contract with T-Mobile. DSquared Hospitality Company, which operates the pub, filed a WARN notice detailing the affected positions. The future of DSquared's broader partnership with T-Mobile remains uncertain.

Bellevue, Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/local/sidekicks-pub-t-mobile/4288811

80 people were laid off this week

In addition, 500 roles were moved to Labcorp in a prenatal acquisition, though who knows how many of those Labcorp actually intends to keep.

Net/net, this 580 represents close to 25% of Myriad's total workforce

From the latest reporting. Could this be related to the recalculation of married employee pension benfits?

Anything on upcoming layoffs?

Calgary employees

Calgary employees are asked to work from home on October 27.
ConocoPhillips have made the decision to conduct workforce notifications for Calgary workers virtually on this date to allow for privacy and to better manage notification logistics.
Please ensure you are available throughout the day to receive any necessary notifications.

Field / Plant Workers
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Please ensure you are available to receive a call on this date.

Hi everyone, I want to post this as a grievance of my experience after layoff.

It's been over 12 months and I can't find a job or make it past more than 2 rounds in an interview.

I gave usaa over 9 years of my life and thought that the usaa brand would have enough weight to keep me competitive in the market.

At USAA, I did everything from product to marketing to experience owner and even program management.

I felt like the skills i learned and even all the training like the safe agile training would help me in the job market.

After a whole year of searching, interviewing, getting my hopes up, and realizing in those interviews that my skills were dated, I cried.

I don't have anywhere or anyone to help teach me these new skills especially as ai has taken over. All of the stuff USAA did for adopting AI is so far behind. It's so overwhelming to see that the market has moved so far past what we were doing.

How am i supposed to learn how to use AI if I can't even afford a subscription at this point? I have a family to feed and if I spend money on a subscription, it takes away from that because I don't have a job anymore.

I have tried applying to USAA multiple times over the past year but have not gotten a call back.

And the saddest part is that my colleagues that I worked with for almost a decade have become too busy to help me get a foot back in the door. I've helped so many of these people get promotions and advocated for them. It really hurts to have such a big part of my professional identity tied to USAA and I can't even get anyone I thought was a friend on the phone.

I used to think I was good at every role I had at usaa, and that was more than likely true. I was promoted and had great reviews. But after months of rejection, I find myself just questioning if I will ever make it out.

Its lonely out here.
I wish I was back in with the people I used to work with every day.
I wish nothing changed because it was good.

But most of all, I wish that if I got laid off, I would have gotten laid off sooner because then at least I would have an easier time adapting to the market. If you were laid off in the past 16 months, you would know what im talking about.

The job market is different. Companies only want the best now. I even had an interview with a former USAA exec and she told me that she doesn't really hire from usaa because the organization was too slow to market, so most of the skills were built only for usaa.

Ughh. Im just ranting now.

Im sorry guys.

Yall, they are cutting unpaid leave associated with child bonding by 2 months. Its unpaid!

Update this thread with layoff info

Mostly IT and Marketing. Last days will range between same day to end of ski season to avoid WARN notice

Hundreds of temporary workers are suing meal kit company HelloFresh and staffing agencies over alleged physical abuse, threats of deportation, and denied breaks. The lawsuit claims supervisors at a Newark facility subjected employees to harassment and discrimination. Approximately 400 workers were laid off just before new state protections for temporary staff took effect. HelloFresh denies the allegations, stating it prioritizes a safe and fair workplace. A court is scheduled to review the amended complaint soon.

Newark, New Jersey

https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/10/21/newark-hellofresh-workers-sue-over-alleged-physical-abuse-ice-threats-and-mass-layoffs/7vjWAXoCxWBbmS85RqbGnA

S&S Worldwide is implementing significant layoffs at its Colchester headquarters. The company plans to eliminate 70 positions by mid-December. This action is attributed to unspecified "business circumstances." The arts and crafts distributor has a long history, founded in 1906. This follows a period of financial restructuring in 2022.

Colchester, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/ss-worldwide-plans-major-layoffs-at-colchester-headquarters/

Kaiser Permanente is implementing permanent layoffs affecting 161 workers across California. These workforce reductions are scheduled to take effect in November and December. The affected positions include various radiologic technologists, leading to potential delays in patient services. The healthcare giant filed multiple WARN notices detailing the scope of these layoffs. This move signifies a significant reduction in staff for the organization.

Oakland, California

https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/kaiser-layoff-more-150-workers-december-11

Loads of rumors but the Oct and Nov ones aren't as solid or confirmed as others in the past. In previous years the Oct RIF was among the largest of the year along with the Feb RIF. If there is one and you're impacted I wish you you the very best. If people hear of any going on let us know.

Cycling Sports Group Inc., known for its Cannondale brand, will close its Wilton office. This closure will result in 143 employees losing their jobs. The layoffs will affect various departments, including engineering, sales, and finance. The company, part of Netherlands-based Pon Holdings, has roots in Connecticut dating back over fifty years. The reason for the closure has not been disclosed.

Wilton, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/bicycle-company-to-close-ct-office-layoffs-to-affect-143-workers/

if you think you are safe, No.
you have better chance finding a job in the same career path while you are at the job now, not after getting laid-off.

Is freewheel impacted by the layoffs and restructuring?