#layoff

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/hundreds-of-layoffs-to-begin-at-stanley-black-deckers-new-britain-plant/

Anybody knows why Kara Long was shown the door? The announcement was pretty short. Left to pursue other opportunities, good luck. That’s it. No “retirement”, no flattery about her illustrious career.
I thought she was hired pretty recently.

Instead, I just keep my resume fresh and my savings padded. Whenever it happens, I'll be ready. Been feeling much better, to be honest, since I adopted this approach.

For the past year I was cruising. Top ratings, visible work, direct revenue impact. I thought I was as safe as anyone could be. Then a scheduled call a couple of weeks ago happened and just like that, I was gone. So for anyone at PayPal who thinks their performance or relationships will protect them, think again. We're all just numbers. When someone up high decides your time is up, that's it.

I've been here five years and the last five have been miserable. If they offer a package, I'm gone the same day.

ol boy stank will be in San Ramon, probably scouting it out to see if it can be closed down.

I'm struggling here. Every week there's a new rumor about cuts, and just when I think I've got my role figured out, my manager changes what I'm supposed to be doing. I can't plan, I can't relax, and I can't tell if I'm doing well or about to get cut. How are the rest of you surviving this?

Church & Dwight Co. filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, informing the state it is laying off 195 employees at 5197 Commerce Drive in Jackson Township, York County.

https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/05/company-sells-its-vitamin-business-resulting-in-layoffs-for-195-people-in-central-pa.html

Wasn't this supposed to start on Thursday?

See question. Haven't heard anything from corporate regarding this. How to dispose of this computer

Republic National Distributing Co. is laying off 1,903 employees in Texas. These layoffs are occurring across multiple offices, including Schertz, Austin, and Grand Prairie. The company sent a WARN letter to the Texas labor agency. This action precedes a potential sale of its Texas market and ten others. Reyes Beverage Group is in talks to acquire these markets.

https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/texas-republic-national-distributing-layoffs-22234251.php

An Atento subsidiary plans significant layoffs. Nearly 100 employees will lose their jobs. These cuts affect operations in South Florida. Most impacted roles are in customer service. These positions are considered vulnerable to AI.

South Florida

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/04/30/customer-service-layoffs-south-florida.html

Estée Lauder announced an increase in its layoff target. The company now plans to cut up to 10,000 positions. This is an increase from the previously announced 7,000 layoffs. The move supports the company's revitalization plan. Shares rose significantly in pre-market trading following the announcement.

https://www.bitget.com/asia/amp/news/detail/12560605393878

Is there any info someone can share about what to expect next week and what location to be affected?

Many educators and support staff face uncertainty. They await news about their jobs for the next school year. Over 2,400 preliminary layoff notices were issued for teaching positions. More than 3,300 notices went to classified positions. Districts must finalize layoff decisions by May 15.

https://inewsource.org/2026/05/03/california-schools-layoff-notices-budgets/

Laid off 2 months ago after 28 years with UHG. Devastating! All internal positions I apply for, immediately “they are pursuing other candidates more qualified”. WTH? I’m even applying for job grades lower than when I left & still the same responses.

I’m over 50, was let go as a grade 29, had all 4s & 5s rating every single year. Had a 5th level interview and they chose an EXTERNAL candidate for the role.

Are any employees getting re-hired? Any tips or resources you have?

Any suggestions for companies hiring Optum employees? I appreciate any insight or referrals.

Looks like I’m done. Severance is as least good still.

Godspeed lake Mary.

Looking to see if any word. I’m scared.

https://www.hcamag.com/us/specialization/employment-law/ex-manager-says-wells-fargo-cut-her-two-days-before-maternity-return/573568

If they want me gone, they’re going to have to pay me for it. I’m not playing along with this RTO-driven attrition strategy. Hopefully people see it for what it is and don’t just hand them what they want.

I hope a company with a massive windfall wouldn't do such a thing, though.

Lake Mary

They want us to quit? Guess what, you’re stuck with me until you lay me off 🤣

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.

Layoff, is it happening if yes when?

I guess we all knew this was coming, but there was always some hope for a last-minute miracle. Well, no miracle or government bailout for us. To all my Spirit folks, stay strong. I'm sure most of us will land on our feet after this, as scary as it may seem now. Good luck, all!

I'm actually looking forward to the first decent weekend in forever, and to never touching healthcare again. Got an interview next week for something completely different at a small company. Wish me luck. And do yourselves a favor, find something else.

I'm not. I've been too chicken to quit on my own, so if they do it for me, and I get severance, even better.

Doesn't really matter, I suppose, they're coming eventually. A heads-up would be nice, though. Rumors are all over the place.

Anyone hear of eliminations? Heard of people being let go today Friday May 1…..

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

Instead I'm spending my evenings learning everything I can AI-related and working on a new certification. I don't know when hiring will pick back up, but I want to have my resume ready and my skills updated when it does. That's about all I can do as we all wait to be laid off.

therefore all they do is layoff here and layoff there.

Nike should be ready to take their sales down as low as $35 billions a year.

Start from the scratch. Because once Nike has their marbles together it will be matter of time because sales shot up above $50.00

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

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/

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 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 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

Expected May-July layoffs. Any insights into what orgs?