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I'm leaving after January

Since I'm going to leave and retire, this will be the tipping point for AT&T's massive recovery. I left T-mobile right before Randall's amazing offer which saved them back in 2010 or whenever. So I left at the exact bottom and missed the recovery. Anyway, just letting you guys know the bottom for AT&T is going to be in Feb. you're welcome!


Layoff Preparedness List (Repost)

20-Item "Prepare for Layoffs" Checklist (repost from 2019)
  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


Is today the day in Optum?

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.


Why do you care so much about layoffs?

Most of you seem to hate this place more than a healthy amount, and yet you are constantly worried about being cut. Why? Wouldn’t it be in your interest for State Farm to pay you to leave and find a place that would make you happier? It would certainly be good for your health to leave a place that is making you so angry and toxic.


CC

Has anyone heard any information on if or when some of the call centers are gonna close? Rumors have been going around for a couple years now and it seems like even with the RTO , we are short a lot of workers at the center that I work at and that’s a little disturbing to me. I’m older so I don’t know if I can find anything else. Any information would be appreciated. Oh, and I work in the southeast..


Share your looming layoffs insights/observations

While I don't expect direct/first-hand knowledge shared here, I wanted to see if others have more concrete examples of potential upcoming layoffs beyond just speculation and "I heard..." echo chambers.

As for me, I know of one VP whose calendar is not private. Last week they had an event on their calendar called "[Department] Talent Review". The meeting included a group of VPs, their C-level boss, and someone from HR.

Hard to misinterpret that one...