#layoffs

In this job market, that would have been a lot better than being laid off. I'd trade any of you demoted folks in a second.

Penny - why pay a speaking fee of $200,000 each to hear their motivational speeches? You should have hired them to give us pep talks about “Dribbling up the middle on our resumes” and the “Uneven bars of life”.

Half our group is gone and the work never slowed down. We’re all scrambling to keep up, but there’s only so much we can cover. It's like IBM is intentionally trying to wear us down. I guess if we quit they don't have to pay us severance during the next RA, so it kind of makes sense.

I barely slept, and all I keep thinking about are layoffs. This job has brought me to a place where I can't even enjoy my time off anymore.

I know some are gloating about the India layoffs, but you really shouldn’t be. Just because they’re letting people go there doesn’t mean they’ll be hiring here. In fact, it makes it clear that things could be even worse here since they’re laying off people who cost a fraction of what we do. This is not a situation to celebrate.

Are the layoffs over in Technology building? When are they going to replace those highly paid dead weights removed for cheaper, creative, energized younger minds? It happened last time.

Are we going to have a layoff in 2 weeks?

Time to get rid of the low hanging fruit.

Spoiler alert: the closer you are to the valve the safer you are.

Major oil companies are actively laying off workers in 2025, driven by a combination of falling oil prices (hovering around $63 per barrel, below the $65 threshold many consider necessary for profitable drilling), post-merger redundancies, cost-cutting initiatives to boost shareholder returns, and broader industry shifts toward efficiency through technology and offshoring. These layoffs are part of a larger trend where U.S. oil and gas production has reached record highs, but employment has declined by about 25% compared to a decade ago, as companies produce more with fewer workers via advanced drilling techniques, automation, and remote operations. This has led to job losses even in booming regions like the Permian Basin, affecting communities in states like Texas, California, and Pennsylvania.

Saw in #watercooler the goodbye messages starting to flow

Much of marketing team including CMO and entire customer research team was laid off last week. They also folded three BUs into one BU and rumors has it that Directors with less than 3 directs will become Sr. Managers at lower pay. Lots of redunant roles so expect further layoffs to be announced soon.

A commercial facility management company is laying off workers in Austin after its contract with Tesla Inc. ended unexpectedly.

MPW Industrial Services Inc., an Ohio-based provider of industrial services like cleaning and facility management, is cutting the 82 jobs in its workforce at the automaker’s Gigafactory Texas.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-contractor-mpw-lays-off-153812176.html

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/31/pepsico-to-cut-83-jobs-at-detroit-facility-heres-why/

That’s what the rumors are pointing to, maybe for some of us. It’s really hard to make sense of what’s going on. This “restructuring” doesn’t feel structured at all from where we sit as regular employees. A bit of clear communication would go a long way right now.

True? Another cost cutting move forcing employees into long commutes.

The automaker confirmed Friday that it will partially shut down production of two shifts, impacting the production of its GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ. The layoffs will begin on Sept. 2 and run until Oct. 6.

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/gm-layoff-360-workers-factory-zero-detroit-hamtramck/

Not that it really matters anymore. I feel like I’m stuck in a constant state of emergency.

It’s hard not to worry. Every time there’s a reorg, it feels like employees are the ones who pay the price. I really hope this doesn’t go further, but honestly, I’m not sure what to expect anymore.

Why are they dragging out this so long? Get it over with already.

John Deere ISG employees faced layoffs in 2024. It appears layoffs are continuing at other divisions in 2025 (and beyond?). Are ISG employees safe for the time being, or will they be affected?

Looks like those horrendous hires over proven leaders haven’t worked out as well. Who would have thought it??! Weak a-s recruiters and a-s AVPs. People quitting and more layoffs.

Growing up AT&T was the behind company everyone arrived to work for and make the big corporate bucks for life including excellent lifetime pension starting at age 50. GE was the other favorite, immense company excellent funding and salaries for every walk of life. No one could ever imagine those companies would get broken up and career growth and remuneration could be scaled back so much. Now it's ExxonMobil's turn. That seems to be the end game.

Are the people under less pressure?
Layoffs seem over.

For the legacy Wachovia retirement plan after you’re laid off how fast does it get paid out if it’s under a certain amount?

DTS

We are hearing Schwab is planning another round of Layoffs by Year end, is there some truth to it ?
We know two major Orgs have Merged AST and WAM, not sure if it’s limited to it.

Over 20 people in the US alone. You took the team that is our bread and butter and layed them all off. WOW

Final rounds of layoffs and store closures will be in September. This will hit retail.

Company: Starbucks

Locations: Seattle, Washington

Departments affected: Corporate roles only

Number laid off: 612 in Seattle filings, within a broader 1,100 corporate reduction

Headquarters: Seattle, Washington

What happened: Starbucks eliminated 1,100 corporate positions to create smaller, more nimble teams, with Washington WARN records showing 612 Seattle based roles affected. Retail store, roasting and distribution jobs were not part of the cut. Leadership paired the move with an updated in office policy for senior roles.  

Sources:

https://www.geekwire.com/2025/starbucks-to-lay-off-1100-corporate-workers-updates-remote-work-policy/

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/starbucks-corporate-lays-off-over-600-seattle-employees/CJY2CFKRVVHJ5HBMOLLAU2BRGY/

Company: Boeing

Locations: Huntsville, Alabama

Departments affected: Space launch system program and related engineering roles

Number laid off: 71 in this round starting April 18 2025

Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia

What happened: Boeing filed a fresh WARN for its Huntsville site, cutting 71 roles starting April 18 2025, on top of earlier 2025 reductions at the same location. The moves tie to reshaping work on NASA’s SLS Artemis program and wider cost controls after a difficult 2024. Local and state notices show the timing and counts for this Alabama round. 

Sources:
https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/boeing-layoffs-huntsville-alabama-charleston-south-carolina-sls-artemis-nasa/740675/

https://nypost.com/2025/02/09/business/boeing-warns-of-400-layoffs-following-nasa-artemis-program-delays/

Trinity Rail‑Trinity Tank Car – Longview TX – Manufacturing staff – The Jordan Valley facility in Longview will close, resulting in 170 layoffs effective September 30, as announced via WARN, as part of restructuring across two freight facilities

https://www.chron.com/business/article/trinity-tank-car-longview-lay-off-170-employees-20798529.php

Crystal Dynamics - Redwood City CA (studio) - Development/studio staff - The Tomb Raider developer conducted a second round of layoffs this year due to shifting business conditions; exact numbers were not disclosed, but the studio emphasized support for impacted staff.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/tomb-raider-dev-crystal-dynamics-hit-by-layoffs-for-second-time-this-year-and-im-sick-of-writing-this-headline

Voice of America - Washington DC (for U.S. Agency for Global Media) - Departments affected: Journalism staff - Acting chief Kari Lake announced cuts of 532 journalist positions, leaving about 100 staffers, amid ongoing legal and structural controversies. - https://www.newscaststudio.com/2025/08/30/kari-lake-announces-532-layoffs-at-voice-of-america-amid-legal-dispute/

Departments Cut: Assembly technicians, manufacturing leadership, trainers, material handlers

Up to 331 jobs will be eliminated by the end of October due to cutting graveyard and weekend production shifts, with the company encouraging internal redeployment.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/intuitive-surgical-robot-maker-layoffs-sunnyvale-21016652.php

Exelixis

• Alameda CA (remote staff in PA)
• Departments affected: Scientific staff, vice presidents, clinical operations
• Exelixis is laying off 130 employees (about 11 % of its workforce) including closure of its Pennsylvania office as it consolidates operations in Alameda and refocuses on its next dr-g candidate despite remaining profitable...

  https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/bay-area-biotech-company-worth-10-billion-layoff-21020576.php

PosiGen

• Multiple office staff in solar energy services
• PosiGen laid off 78 employees across its Shelton, Danbury, and Wethersfield, Connecticut offices, halting most U.S. operations after an EPA-funded solar program was canceled. The company cited financial struggles exacerbated by the loss of federal incentives.
• Shelton, CT; Danbury, CT; Wethersfield, CT

  https://www.nenc.news/2025-08-28/posigen-layoffs-connecticut-trump-revolution-wind

Promises Behavioral Health

• Rehab center operations staff
  Promises Behavioral Health is closing its rehab center in Wimberley, Texas, resulting in 58 layoffs as part of broader national closures.
• Wimberley, TX

  https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/mass-layoffs-texas-20877865.php

TechWerks

• Support staff for Defense Health Agency contracts
  TechWerks is laying off 87 employees in San Antonio after abruptly losing a subcontract with the Defense Health Agency.
• San Antonio, TX
  https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/mass-layoffs-texas-20877865.php

CarOffer (subsidiary of CarGurus)

• Dealership operations staff
  CarOffer is closing its Addison, Texas location, leading to the loss of 101 jobs as the company shifts focus to its digital marketplace.
• Addison, TX
  https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/mass-layoffs-texas-20877865.php

UPS (Texas – Dallas facility)

Part-time logistics/warehouse staff

UPS is laying off 62 part-time workers at its Dallas facility in response to increasing automation, though it's attempting to reassign affected staff where possible.

Dallas, TX

https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/mass-layoffs-texas-20877865.php