#layoffs

So anyone got any insight for layoffs in fraud? Ive been hearing rumors that it’ll be bye bye bfcc 👀😮‍💨

Today felt pretty bad. The kind of bad where reality and optics are completely out of sync. While Oracle stock surged and leadership paraded promotions and new CEO appointments, there was no mention of the thousands of employees who had just been cut loose. No headlines, no acknowledgment — just silence.

For those who lived it, it wasn’t celebration; it was a gut punch. Families were left scrambling while Wall Street cheered. Real people — with mortgages, medical bills, kids in school — were collateral damage, erased from the story because their pain didn’t fit the narrative.

The cruelty is in the contrast: executives heralded for “transformation” while entire teams vanish without recognition. And it doesn’t stop here. More cuts are coming. Everyone knows it.

Pair that with Larry open alignment with Trump and the company’s growing grip on sensitive data, and the ethical rot becomes impossible to ignore. This isn’t strategy; it’s cynicism. It’s corporate America at its most hollow.

Today felt pretty bad — not just for the people who were cut, but for what it says about what’s celebrated, and what’s forgotten.

The pattern seems obvious they’re purging older workers and this has spanned multiple years now.

It sure seems like they’re really straddling the legal line regarding age discrimination.

It’s obviously difficult to prove from a legal standpoint, but there are so many stories regarding the pattern it’s hard to not see it.

Can anyone confirm the timings for remaining layoffs this year? Heard first week of November with massive target of WFH.

Disgusting how this company values location and DEI numbers over retaining SMEs and high performing, loyal long time employees,

4 People from APAC and 2 People from Mexico team laid off as of today. Technical Support team.

Hoping that EchoStar does a big fat share buyback or adds a nice dividend. Unfortunately, they're a very poorly run company and will end up using this as an excuse for layoffs. This stock (accounting for Dish as well) has been an Out & Out disaster play that's still under water.

EchoStar expects to have $24 billion in cash after spectrum sales, debt payments

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EchoStar (SATS.O) said on Monday it expects to hold $24.1 billion in total cash after using proceeds from its spectrum license sales to repay debt, bolstering its balance sheet and supporting growth in wireless, satellite and technology sectors.
The satellite communications firm sold some wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T (T.N), opens new tab for $23 billion and SpaceX for about $17 billion after the Federal Communications Commission questioned EchoStar's compliance with buildout extensions and use of mobile-satellite service spectrum.

The cash proceeds from the recent spectrum transactions will be $31.2 billion and the company will have a debt repayment of $11.4 billion, EchoStar CEO Hamid Akhavan said at the World Space Business Week in Paris.
It had cash in hand worth $4.33 billion, as of June 30.

The U.S. FCC said last week it would terminate its investigation into EchoStar over its slow deployment of 5G services in the country after AT&T, SpaceX deals.
"The hand that we were dealt by the FCC was one that there's only one logical path that we were going to be able to take," EchoStar Chair Charlie Ergen said at the same event.
Akhavan said a portion of the spectrum remains in house including in the AWS-3 band, which is deployed in all of the major national carriers.
EchoStar said it would focus to grow the Boost Mobile hybrid MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) by using AT&T's network and integrating satellite connectivity through Starlink direct-to-cell service.

The transactions with AT&T and SpaceX are still subject to FCC approval.

EchoStar will continue to operate its satellite television service Dish TV and streaming TV platform Sling, while shifting its internet service Hughes toward enterprise customers.

Apple is making $2000 smart phone.
Why can Intel engineers and managers make a $200 cellphone? Let lay off all of them.

SEAM lays off. The carousel goes on.
Who is next ....

Rumors were circulating that the layoff rumors were to keep people on their toes and to make them work harder… that will only last for so long, we’re tired now. Productivity in my department is at an all time low. Entry level people are playing politics games, when they shouldn’t even be exposed to that. My whole department is such a sh-t show now and it’s getting to a point where there’s no turning back.

You know morale is bad when an icon changes on its own and you assume your getting laid off

Any one received any email regarding separation/last day today?

Me and a few others I know were offered voluntary exit packages. This is likely a precursor to layoffs in a few months or early 2026

I mean… it’s beyond ridiculous that leadership refuses to acknowledge layoffs that have happened, are happening, and will keep happening until who knows when. The gaslighting is unreal, and so is the complete lack of the most basic requirement of leadership - owning up to actions and their consequences for the people you lead.

Good luck to us all.

Let’s talk about GOA exploration. Or rather, let’s talk about whatever this slow-motion implosion is pretending to be. Because calling it “exploration” at this point feels like calling a flat tire a transportation strategy.

The whole thing is a total fiasco. No clear goals, no coherent plan, and absolutely no accountability. It’s like watching a group of people try to build a rocket using IKEA instructions written in crayon. Every meeting feels like déjà vu—same confusion, different day.

Now let’s get to the real issue: leadership. The level of professionalism among the managers and team leads is so low it’s practically subterranean. We’re talking about folks who confuse noise with strategy, who think “mentoring” means forwarding a link to a webinar, and whose idea of technical excellence is copy-pasting last year’s slide deck. It’s not just unprofessional—it’s actively counterproductive.

And then came the layoffs. And guess what? The good people—the ones who actually knew what they were doing, who brought real value, who kept the wheels turning despite the chaos—they were the ones left standing. Not because they were protected, but because they were overlooked. Somehow, the folks who could’ve helped fix this mess are gone, while the ones steering it into the ditch are still calling the shots.

It’s frustrating to watch talent get wasted while dysfunction gets promoted. If GOA wants to be taken seriously, it needs a hard reset—starting with leadership that knows the difference between a basin and a buzzword.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) notified unions about the retrenchment of 600 employees in the country.

https://www.latestly.com/business/coca-cola-layoffs-heres-why-us-based-multinational-beverage-company-laying-off-600-employees-in-south-africa-7123635.html

Did anyone else not get the email from Juan? Just curious if I'm fired because I will need to update my resume

For those laid off, what did you do with your HSA funds? Did you rollover to somewhere else with no fees?

I have never sat on an all hands call for any organization except for Oracle who today shared on their all-hands call that Oracle is doing great, we are promoting two people to CEO status, had a stellar and historiacl Q1 earnings call, and not mention that thousands of people were only fired less then 20 days ago and no mention of that. That is just not a critique on Oracle alone, but a critique of corporate America.

Instead of being laid off, I’m beginning to think my job may be phased out. I work remotely for AbleTo which was acquired by Optum a few years back. I won’t go into the many never ending changes but it continues to feel like we may not be around much longer. We recently received an email that are caseloads will be low for awhile while they negotiate new insurance contracts. In the meantime I went from 19 hours a week to 4. I do have another part time job but I need them both to pay the bills. My manager has no helpful information and above that is tight lipped and dismissive. I also love my clients and the work I do. Does anyone have any insight that could be helpful as to the future based on the overall reduction of work across my company? I’d appreciate any advice

I've been curious. If you are LR and the ESPP purchase date 7/1 or 1/1 falls in your notice period before separation agreement kicks in, would this mean you can still buy that round of stock?

Based on the rumors floating around, we should brace for a significant headcount reduction in December or January. Word is they're considering shutting down the architecture group entirely, along with several of the vanity projects.

Worried I see colleagues let go at other companies today. Why are we different?

I heard that it will continue in October and remain in effect until the end of the year.

Pfizer (PFE.N) said on Monday it would acquire weight-loss dr-g developer Metsera (MTSR.O) for up to $4.9 billion to secure its position in the lucrative obesity treatment market.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/pfizer-buy-weight-loss-dr-g-developer-metsera-up-49-billion-2025-09-22/

I'm sorry, but I'm tired and I want out - and I want them to pay me to leave. I've given enough to this place to walk away with nothing.

Rumblings of an announcement is expected to occur in the coming weeks. All customer support is headed over seas . SM & below will be impacted. Time for me to put out the resume out before the shtf. Several U.S buildings are slated to be closed within 2026 and head cuts will be announced for fiscal plan.

I've been in therapy for months because this place finally broke me. I spent years being a model employee and now it’s all threats and retaliation from clueless new bosses. I’m stuck in a tiny market with a chronic illness and no real insurance options, so layoffs petrify me and quitting wasn't even on the table. I used to give everything I had, but that person’s gone.

Is there any way to figure this out? Not just in the last round, but from the start of the year?

https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/409282/the-buffalo-news-is-cutting-staff-second-lee-e.html

It’s been happening the whole two years I’ve been here, but has it always been like this?

The wave of mass layoffs by big tech (large technology corporations) that has continued since last year is shaking the economy of Seattle, Washington, one of America’s major “technology hubs.”

https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-international/2025/09/22/WBP6SQYA7BBGDC7VLFIXGS7AZI/

I said it before and I'll say it again. There's so much hate here, but I'm sure at least some others feel the same way I do. I mean, if you hate your job, then why are you so worried about layoffs? I am because I want to stay here. But why do you if you hate it here so much?

“Earlier this month, Ford Motor Company announced plans to lay off 1,000 workers in Germany as part of a wider reduction of 2,900 jobs, citing slower-than-expected electric vehicle demand and efforts to contain losses in its EV business segment.”

It’s coming…

Companies have been abusing the H-1B to replace US workers with lower-wage foreign workers.

People holding a H-1B visa will now feel insecure and are now planning for an exit from the USA. They now have a target on their back from the US government, telling them that they're not welcome.

Companies will now be reluctant to add additional H-1B visas, as it will be financially unfeasible in most cases.

No one can predict when the US government will instate legislation to once again change things around for the H-1B visa, which could be worse.

I have some personal advice for those here with an H-1B visa. Go and find something better either in your home country or another country that welcomes you. This company and country are not worth it.

I'm personally still with this company because I'm old and was hoping to retire with this company. Yes, I was stupid and have now missed the volunteer retirement boat. I thought I would ride it out for a few more years and eventually sign up for a retirement package or just get laid off. The work atmosphere not only su-ks for H-1B visa people, but it just su-ks for everyone. This once company that I was proud to work for has been long gone. I should have moved on long ago but was too lazy to believe what was coming; I was also a strong believer in Pat. I don't blame anyone except myself for not signing up for the volunteer retirement package that Pat offered.

H-1B visa holders, the present is the best time to plan for an exit. This is a chess match where there's no winning.

Any truth to this rumor?

Who already got a HR meeting invite today? Post it here.

Wondering if this is what they have in store for NA employees in all departments. A lot of changes have been made. I wonder how many people have actually made it out or targeted after these changes.

The recent increase in the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 significantly impacts companies like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which heavily rely on exploitation of Indian workers using this visa program to employ serf workers in the U.S.
Financial Implications for TCS
ASPECT DETAILS
Current H-1B Visa Fee Approximately $1,500
New H-1B Visa Fee $100,000 per application
Estimated Cost Increase From about $13.4 million to $1.34 billion annually for Indian IT firms
Dependency on H-1B Visas TCS will reduce the USA workforce by 5,000 - 10,000 workers with no severance to ensure profits and senior management bonuses are met for the Sahibs and Zamindars to ensure their loyalty.

US citizens will be prioritized to be fired first during the first round of firings.
So much for loyalty