#layoff

So rumor has it that people’s lives will change again on 9/14.

It is OK for you to be mad if you’re caught up in this and you lose your job. Not one person will be terminated next week because of your performance, dedication or hard work. You’re going to be RIF’d because of other decisions that are being made way above you. I have watched this company for years, make bad decisions and then clean them up via layoff.

And if your name and or your team ends up on the short end of this, it is going to be directly because someone, some human being made a determination about the value of your work. And I think it’s OK to channel that anger.

Because I’ve been on the other side of putting these lists together and it is way less scientific than people want to believe. Gender, race, age, and whether or not leadership likes you has more to do with this than anyone here would want to believe.

I’m sorry that everyone has to go through this now has to experience this. But my guess is you’ve been there long enough to have seen this and survive these. So no one should really be surprised that eventually they come for everyone.

And the only person that matters at Oracle is Larry. And what that means is that eventually all of these SVP’s who constantly survived the chaos one day too will be asked to leave the company. How different the leadership team books from but it was just 18 months ago and what it will look like 18 months from now.

For my money, it’s OK to think that the senior people in someway or sociopathic monsters because they’re so easily capable of creating these situations.

And after you get through your anger, things will be fine, but don’t suppress your emotion and or talk yourself out of feeling the disappointment that this will create.

And for the love of God, do not post a Moore message on LinkedIn about thanking Oracle for all the great years.

Good luck in the next week.

I know some people whose husbands and wives have to quit their existing jobs and follow the other to Dallas to rebuild their dreams, only to know the other person has lost their job in 1 year of move. I understand families have emergency fund for this situation, but what else did you do to rebuild, because if getting another job was so easy, they could have landed one in their hometown.

How do you work at a place where a humiliating exit, at a time not of your choosing, is universally guaranteed? Surely folks aren’t that hard up for money that they need to sell their body at a place like this?

Multiple sources from Blind Posts pointed out Layoff will be US 9/14 AND IDC 9/15. And this time it doesn't seem like bull**it

We know 9/14 will be IDC holiday so it postpone to 9/15.
Townhall will be 9/15 for US but it is recorded so no live session answering any questions. Same video will be share to IDC folks I assume.

There are signifficant layoffs happening, but no official communication has been ever shared, what is the percentage? It's horrible that people I work with just dissapear.
Standard tasks take now not weeks but months. Several roles managed by one employee for the same salary. Rinse and repeat.

So stressed, that I want to go to my manager and ask to be in next layoff if this is possible.

However, it will only make sense if the severance is good. To rest a bit, prep, and go back to the interviews.

Could someone share the light on the severance package? Thanks!

I was laid off at the start of the year, but managed to find a new job quickly. My team was dysfunctional to put it mildly, with no support and a manipulative culture. After 6 months, a friend tells me they replaced me with someone younger and cheaper, who lasted three full weeks before quitting under the same strain. Can't say I didn't laugh and feel somewhat vindicated.

We always have layoffs in October, I don't see why this year would be different.

In the past when there were layoffs in October, layoffs would happen the first Tuesday of the month. In that scenario what was the end date? was it month end (10/30) or was it 12/31? or did it depend on whether they needed you to finish up the year end work? was bonus prorated or did you get the whole thing? could you accelerate your end date?

Kilgore Flares Company is laying off 127 employees at its Toone, Tennessee facility. This significant reduction represents nearly half of the plant's total workforce. The company manufactures military countermeasures and other defense-related products. No specific reason for the layoffs has been publicly disclosed. The cuts are scheduled to take effect on October 31.

Toone, Tennessee

https://rollingout.com/2026/09/03/kilgore-flares-layoffs-tennessee-work/

I am hearing rumours of Google Home layoffs. Any official confirmation ?

Financial services giant UBS has announced another round of job reductions in New Jersey. The company plans to eliminate 41 positions at its Weehawken office. These layoffs are scheduled to occur in late November. This latest workforce reduction brings UBS's total layoffs to 209 employees. The company is a major global financial institution.

Weehawken, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/09/giant-nj-banking-employer-announces-more-job-cuts-pushing-layoffs-beyond-200.html

Penobscot Community Health Care is closing its Adult Wellness Center in Bangor. The organization is also eliminating sixteen administrative positions. These changes are a result of financial challenges. Rising costs and reimbursement issues are impacting the nonprofit. The health center serves approximately 50,000 Mainers.

Bangor, ME

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-09-03/penobscot-community-health-care-announces-consolidation-and-layoffs-amid-financial-challenges

New American Funding has laid off 160 employees in its consumer direct division. This reduction is a direct response to current mortgage market conditions. Elevated interest rates have significantly suppressed refinance volume. The company stated the decision was made thoughtfully and responsibly to align operations with market realities. They expressed gratitude for the contributions of affected team members.

Santa Ana, California

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/new-american-funding-layoffs-160-consumer-direct/

Stoelzle Glass USA has temporarily laid off approximately 200 employees. This action is due to a significant production investment at its facility. The company is undertaking a $100 million upgrade to its Monaca, Pennsylvania plant. This project includes rebuilding the furnace to increase melting capacity and improve energy efficiency. Workers are expected to be rehired by February 1st upon project completion.

Monaca, Pennsylvania

https://www.glass-international.com/news/stoelzle-glass-usa-makes-200-temporary-layoffs

My wife, who worked remotely for another telecom, woke up a few months ago to find all her access revoked before she even saw the termination email. She got no warning, and they certainly didn't bother with a conversation. Just an early morning cold email and silence. Even Verizon isn't that much of an a--hole.

I have very mixed feelings about leaving. Part of me wishes I could have stayed and continued my healthcare career with the company. But another part of me recognizes that, based on my experience, management and the environment created by its leadership ultimately made staying no longer sustainable for me.

Over time, I witnessed significant changes in the workplace. Policies and procedures were not always clearly documented or communicated, yet employees were still held to expectations that were not always clearly outlined. In my experience, there was also too much favoritism, and what once felt like a close-knit environment gradually became one where people seemed to be looking out for themselves and, in some cases, trying to remain in management's good graces.

I also observed situations where employees appeared to distance themselves from or place blame on others rather than feeling supported by leadership. When employees expressed concerns, questioned processes, or voiced dissatisfaction, my experience was that management was often dismissive rather than receptive. I also felt that leadership became increasingly micromanaging and, at times, unsupportive of its own employees.

For me, that was the turning point.
Ultimately, I decided that leaving was the healthier decision. First and foremost, I need to take this opportunity to focus on my well-being. From there, I look forward to finding an organization where I can feel fulfilled, contribute my experience, and build positive relationships not only with coworkers but also with leadership.

I'm saddened to leave behind the many wonderful people I have met along the way. At the same time, seeing other good employees make the decision to leave as well, and hearing some of them express concerns similar to those I experienced, it reinforced my feeling that it was simply time for me to move on.

To everyone staying past 09/04, I genuinely wish you nothing but success. And to everyone leaving today, I wish you the very best in whatever comes next. May you find the opportunity, environment, and leadership you deserve.

Stay blessed, everyone.

Class of 09/04 — officially out. 🫡

I got displaced this Tuesday. I have some RSU locked until 2028. Do I lose all of them?

I think the only scenarios you can vest is retirement or death.

There have been small groups of layoffs trying to run “under the radar” that have begun at USI. I don’t really see the point of letting people with meager salaries go and keeping execs who literally do nothing and cutting them could actually result in substantial savings. Just giving everyone a warning!

Why are some saying there was no severance package for those involuntarily let go this time while others are saying there were? Can anyone who was laid off set the record straight?

DP World is implementing significant layoffs at its Spartanburg County facility. The company will permanently dismiss 205 employees. These workforce reductions are slated to take effect on October 31. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce received notification of these layoffs on September 1. This action impacts a substantial portion of the solutions facility's staff.

Spartanburg County, SC

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/09/03/solutions-facility-spartanburg-county-layoff-over-200-employees/

The Trade Desk is implementing a significant workforce reduction, impacting fifteen percent of its employees. This move is part of a strategic restructuring aimed at creating smaller, more focused operational units. The company's CEO cited a need for greater agility and sharpened focus in his internal communication. This downsizing follows a period of disappointing financial performance and significant executive turnover. The company aims to improve execution and platform capabilities through these changes.

New York, New York

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-trade-desk-lays-off-15-of-staff-2026-9

Layoffs across the United States reached their lowest point in four years during August. Employers announced 52,881 job cuts, a significant decrease from the previous year. This trend indicates a resilient job market despite a slowdown in hiring. Consumer products, food, and technology sectors saw the most significant reductions. Restructuring and economic conditions were the primary reasons for these workforce adjustments.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/august-layoffs-hit-lowest-level-since-2022/

I normally like to keep up with the latest phone because I like technology but hesitant to upgrade because I don’t want to be locked into a contract with an employer who wants me to quit or wants to fire me.

My plan is already ridiculously priced even at employee discount. Can’t imagine being locked into paying full price to an organization that just fired me.

I think will be switching to another carrier soon or going to an MVNO. I hate eSIM by the way.

They are going to start managing people out the door that do not keep up with training, in office requirements, and so on. The announcements around this are coming any day now. I wish they would make an example now on some of the C16s that never go into the office. My boss hasn’t been in the office in a year. This other C16 comes in for 4 hours at a time. They are going to be watching our numbers but they aren’t event going in themselves.

This is a friendly PSA now that premium Copilot licenses have been extended to "all associates." Our copilot has access to most of the docs you already have access to (docs, transcripts, notes, emails, etc) + lots of internal/Elevance hosted sites, including Service Now, Pulse, and Confluence. Funny thing is, our IT teams haven't been super savvy in setting up boundaries, and the Claude models are really good at testing boundaries. So, here's what you do:

1. Open Copilot in browser and start a new chat
2. Change the "Auto" setting for model to Claude->Opus (it's version 4.8 in case you're wondering)
3. Make sure Work IQ is on (it should be by default) - that's what tells Copilot to crawl internal info
4. Prompt copilot with "Am I at risk for termination? Check all documents and resources you have access to, as well as internal sites."
5. Enjoy

You might find nothing, but you'd be shocked at the kinds of things SVPs leave lying around on SharePoint sites. I've done this weekly since I got access back in March and while I haven't been at risk, I have found out about tech reorgs, upcoming budget cuts, shadow budgets, and lots of other things that I wouldn't have known without Copilot using Opus. Have fun and be careful out there. Save local copies of docs before you spend time in them so that people don't see you actively snooping.

Q4 is here, and job security at Lumen is looking more like a temporary condition than a benefit. The hyperscaler model points toward fewer Lumen employees and more contractors doing the work we used to do, while management bets on an AI/data-center bo-m that may not live up to the hype. At this point, the question isn’t whether our jobs are safe—it’s whether our names are already on a spreadsheet waiting for the next RIF

Reading thru the displacement paperwork, it seems that we cannot submit the form to request a lump sum severance payout until you are no longer a WF employee (the day after your 60-day non working period ends). Is that true? Anyone know how long after submitting for lump sum severance payment you actually get this money? The displacement paperwork alludes that it can take another two months on top of already waiting the initial 60-days (non working period).

next Thursday we will all be heading to the unemployment line because amaozn is axing over a quarter of the position in store no more team educators teams will combine and you will have to really reapply for your job if you are atl or tl it is going to be bad

better yet- outsource all of finance . watch the stock hit $65

Is that true?

I'm at three now. Each one felt like the end of the world at the time. And each one taught me the same lesson, that you're just a number to them. No matter how hard you work, no matter how much you give, they'll cut you if it fits the spreadsheet. Sad but true.

Just wanted to remind everyone that you have until the end of September to opt out of contra benefits or you will automatically get signed up for them. If you opt out, it goes into effect t on 10/1 so if you change your mind you have until 9/30 to change. Also just putting this out there…if anyone is d-mb like me and left their pension in VZ and haven’t looked at it, you may want to. I lost $50k in the past 3 months and I’m sick about it!!!

Does anyone on the inside know when the next round of layoffs will occur? I know it's constant but it's not every month. I know it's soon and this side of Christmas but does anyone know when?

C’mon Lores….use your little knowledge of the English language to get a deal done to sell this pile of sh-t company. Or fire half the company. Either way I don’t care just doing something useful you waste of space.

If you were laid off in the US and over 40, you should receive a list of ages and titles of those affected. Can someone share the number of people laid off in their "decisional unit", as well as the number of people remaining?

Does anyone know if our severance agreement wording allocates the weeks paid out to a “ general lump sum” or allocates it to soecific calendar weeks? This will affect whether I have to wait to get unemployment benefits until after the severance benefits run out or if I can start them immediately in my state. Thanks!

I was moved under a new director earlier this year and she acts like a narcissistic bulldog that has had too much coffee. Constantly yelling on calls and on the floor, making people feel stupid, and challenging all sorts of work things that don't impact her group, and just an bad vibe all around. always loud and angry.

I'm looking for jobs elsewhere but its not easy, and I doubt HR would do anything if I Iogged a complaint (other than get me laid off next, trying to avoid that as much as I hate working here).

Hoping that Saint Louis no longer being a hub gets me reporting up to someone else soon but nothing has happened since the announcement last year. Anyone hear anything recently on the folding up of ops in saint louis??

large global layoff soon around 20,000 employees