#layoffrumor

I'm honestly curious as to why becuase it's always started around this time for the last like 8 years; but haven't heard of any groups being hit hard. I mean yeah, layoffs are a constant thing at Dell but I'm talking about the "big" layoffs they have twice a year. One of which should have already started by now..

I’m just going to say it.

There’s talk about job changes and possible layoffs on the 19th, and the sudden shift in communication lately doesn’t feel normal. When leadership starts moving differently, there’s always a reason.

So I’ll ask what others may be thinking but aren’t saying — what do you know?

Have you seen the signs before? The random one-on-ones, increased leadership visibility, vague messaging, restructuring language, or sudden urgency?

For those who have been laid off before, what were the red flags you ignored — or only understood after the fact?

Let’s be honest. Companies rarely warn you. They reposition, they stay quiet, and then they act.

This isn’t about spreading rumors. It’s about recognizing patterns and being prepared instead of blindsided.

If you know something, saw something, or experienced this before, say it. Silence only protects the company, not the people.

Is it too much to ask for a few weeks without layoff rumors? As soon as one round ends, the next one starts getting whispered about. I'm so tired of never being able to let my guard down.

Colour me red! More layoffs this month! Send us all on the dole

Anyone hear any exact date/week yet?

February is almost half over and lots we’re talking about a February layoff but I don’t hear any talk at work about it anymore. This is for usa

What are the other Optum / UHG layoff boards that are legit and have activity or is this the only one?

All these posts have been about the sales compensation plans and RTO.

Or pips.

Are there any actual layoffs that happened for the beginning of the year? Because historically there’s always been some big layoffs in February and August.

Are they not doing actual layoffs anymore so that they don’t have to pay severance? Are they just hoping that people quit after not accepting their sales quotas and not achieving their PIP?

Should I take that as a good sign? Or is it just the calm before the storm?

It's pay week. That would mean all the usual habits and rules are out the window. Where is this rumor even coming from? If it's not close to an official source, it's probably not true.

Rumor during Cisco Live was a big wave of good talent voluntarily departing from DC marketing. Not sure what's happening there?

I keep seeing 3/3 is the big day, but what is so special about 3/3? Has anyone heard anything about 2/17? It’s a Tuesday after the largest payday of the year. And, Monday is a holiday. For me, the application I work on is supposed to retire on 3/1 and the work I’m doing over the next 2 weeks is kind of throw away. Just curious why 3/3?

I don't know how we're supposed to manage that much stress.

Anyone else find it sus that merit got delayed to 2/16? That aligns with multiple reports of layoffs on 2/16. People on my team are hearing the managers are going to deliver severance papers instead of merit to those who are being let go. Normally I don’t listen to rumor but the dates are lining up and leaders are very quiet lately and I think they’re avoiding having to talk to us. Everything was so rush-rush before OE but they’re silent now. Then we get an email that a bunch of people got forcefully moved and were supposed to work hard and feel safe?

Does anyone know if any vendors or contractors will be effected?

Can anyone confirm this rumor?

There is now a PTG all-hands meeting sent out today for 8:35AM EST on 2/24.

I have a bad gut feeling about this. Too many layoff announcement red flags (meeting time, date).

What's up with today's email? Extremely concerning to say the least

Rumor has it layoffs are happening right now. Possibly dark fiber teams…anyone else heard anything?

Complete silence on my end so far, but I know it's coming. I'm just trying to figure out if it started yet anywhere.

And so it begins, if your manager has gone quiet you know why

Rumors have been going around for months that layoffs we’re happening in February and sure enough, got the email after hours from my manager’s manager of a meeting first thing tomorrow morning.

Beware the Ides of March.

Today we had a rather disturbing EAP meeting for teams who recently lost leaders as a means to check in. While the sentiment was nice it quickly turned into , IS MY JOB SECURE?
To which we were met with nothing short of WE DONT KNOW! There a chirpings of the FEC family engagement center being shut down . I’m sure that this was the heads up today

kev!n has a leadership call sched early next wk

shoe dropping b4 that call bcoz he announce go forward path on that call to his managers only not all ppl invited only mgrs

get ready

Is that what we're looking at? Media reports mention 2,000 total. We all know they lay off on non-pay weeks. Apparently, it should all be wrapped up by the end of February. If it's true, tomorrow is going to get really bad. Oh well. Not like I expected anything better.

Hands up if you have an unexpected meeting schedule for tomorrow morning….. 🙋🏽

Wondering if any noise around layoffs coming before the common reviews are completed. I thought they were to be scheduled this week or next week? It seems so quiet and slow.

Where are the cuts to this useless department?

Rumors swirling but seems all talk no show

Anyone have info?

Am I alone in thinking that? They are already moving CS which is a big portion of the process. What is keeping them from moving everything back? They are obviously not happy with the work that is done by FIS. I can't even imagine how bad the cooperation between FT CS and FIS Operations/Support will be.

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kh4sq3hj

March or later?

To everyone freaking out potential layoffs:

1) Ask yourself the question, would they really have another round after laying off so many people?
2) why spread the pain out over a long period? Most firms, just rip the band aid and get it over and done with in one go.
3) most of the fat has been trimmed. What's left is some muscle and bone.
4) our stock is through the roof, aliviating any pressure from Wall St. No need to take out any further costs
5) the only people served by all the layoff talk are disgruntled ex Vz folks or current employees who think we can cut our way to prosperity

Honest question.
Why the sudden urgency around rebranding town halls, one-on-ones, and skip-level meetings… especially when layoffs are happening or rumored?

What’s the point of pushing culture talk and rebranding if people are worried about their jobs? And why are so many of these meetings being scheduled on Thursdays, the same day layoffs usually happen? That timing alone puts people on edge.

I’m genuinely asking—has anyone been through this before and knows what the strategy is? Transparency would go a long way right now.