#morale

This used to be a place people wanted to work. Good projects, good reputation, and good future. But now it has turned into a dead end for so many people. Nobody expects to grow or learn or advance here anymore. When did we turn into that kind of place?

Outsider looking in, little odd they’ve had a posting for a position, it disappeared and then less than a week later another is posted. Context being always rumors of a less than stable group over there and some toxic management… had considered applying, but now I’m curious about morale. Anyone know how pay is? Low relative to midland based peers, but still passable?Thoughts?

How many of you wish they were laid off already?

Anyone else experiencing a Reduction in Dreams (RiD)?

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My LinkedIn feed has been filled with pictures and comments about how great the Oracle kickoff was in Vegas this week. Followed by posts and repost of great economic news of a record year of sales.

Am I the only one who finds it offensive that in the face of tens of thousands of people laid off since August of 2025 that our former coworkers and executives celebrated what appears to have been an excellent year while those impacted by the layoff, got to watch both big spending in Vegas and outstanding numbers.

I understand they made a big deal out of the fact that partners footed the bill for the most part for SKO, but the optics are terrible and probably not 100% true.

My last comment would be that for rank-and-file employees that do not benefit the same way that say the new CFO , the C-Suite or other senior executives do reposting that material is hilarious. Don’t think you’re anything more than a name on a spreadsheet.

What it really is is just a stark reminder that these types of companies just keep moving. Meanwhile terrible severance packages versus Meta and longtime employees trying to figure out what happened and why they’re on the outside.

The fact that they went forward after all that restructuring with the week that they did says it all!!!

Guys when we are capable of doing great things then why should we stay here? I literally felt employees here are value less. A lot of changes, every email from Dan seems to be like " Thank you for the work you done till now " . Had already started my preparation. Lets start and let's move.

While belk is hanging on by a thread, your trusty CEO Don Hendricks is scooping up and selling multi-million dollar luxury real estate in the exclusive enclave of Martha’s Vineyard. Light years away from his dilapidated stores and underpaid, overworked employees.

Just the bottom line. We're treated as items and the company as a carcass.

Layoffs don't fix companies or stock prices.

Nike. What a sad mess.

What’s everyone’s take on the demotions that are coming? We did have a bit of title inflation, but this project seems drastic. Some people are taking a huge hit to their title and external resume value.

I really think leadership is massively underestimating the morale impact of this project. Bain is demonstrating that they don’t understand our industry in doing this.

Why do I still work here?

Probable answers include, but not limited to:

“I’m close to retirement” (acceptable)
“The job market stinks” (bad answer; it hasn’t always stunk; you had plenty of time to leave when it was booming)
“Would have to accept lower pay” (possibly but su-k it up)

We have a fearless leader that is constantly threatening our jobs. Now he is going after our vacation time that we earned. SINK THE PULSE SURVEY! Make him wake up from his coffee slurping delusional mindset.

Well we can hate Dan but one thing he did good is to get rid of the Mafia like Russo, Cox and VPs under them. It needs to be cleaned up and ofcourse Sampath who literally destroyed VZ causing all the churn. I hope now he get rid of useless GN&T VPs and AVPs that keep posting on linked that are all lies.
Dan may not be the greatest guy but him breaking the mafia culture is something we all should appreciate!!! Hans failed at that

Synopsys has become increasingly disorganized and demotivating, and I've made a decision: I'm doing what I need to do to get through the day while actively job searching.

The culture, growth opportunities, and meaningful work that drew me here have slowly faded. I used to be so proud to work there — now I can barely recognize that version of myself. The constant lack of direction and poor leadership has completely drained me, and I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.

This is against my work ethic, but I have nothing left to give. So I'm shifting focus — targeting my search, prepping for interviews, and slowly disconnecting. Anyone else taking this approach?

Does anyone know how much John Stankey’s new Range Rover costs? While people are getting cut you can be sure this guy won’t be on the layoff list and will indulge himself in the best luxuries available in Highland Park.

How low can it go further? Pulse survey at this time?

How come at the end of 2025 we all got a thank you note saying that we did better than ever and how much they appreciate us, then few month go by and they just sp-t on us? They're reaaaally trying to lose all valued and experienced employees. Is common sense in the room with us?

I can't believe something like that is happening in freaking 2026. They don't even try to pretend they care anymore, they're just playing A RECORDED VIDEO with announcement basically saying "fu-k you all". Don't we at least deserve a stupid standard teams call with any possibility to speak up?????? #GSCPL

It’s a fcking sweatshop.

Regardless of whether you are currently in the latest round of layoffs or simply anticipating your turn on the chopping block, consider this thread a sanctuary for our shared grievances. Channel your hatred, humiliation, and the injustices inflicted by your dim-witted yet treacherous and repulsive (desi) colleagues, and manifest them as curses here. Together, our concentrated malice will surely invoke cosmic intervention to cleanse.

What are they for nowadays? To belittle us some more and then give us no raises? It’s basically what they did. Everything is urgent in this bank except employee recognition and salary increases.

Turnover's blowing up at so many other companies but things feel weirdly frozen here. I'm still looking for an exit but most of my team seems fine staying put even after everything that's happened, and I can't tell if they know something I don't or if everyone's just too tired to move.

I’ve never seen so many coworkers checked out at the same time. After the way this year’s gone, it’s hard to feel supported, valued, or even wanted here. People aren’t talking about growing with the company anymore, all they’re doing these days is comparing job postings.

I've worked some bad jobs before but nothing even comes close to what this place has done to me. The leadership is awful, the managers are worse, and I genuinely don't recognize myself anymore after dealing with it all. It's taken such a toll on my head and my confidence that I'm not sure how much longer I can keep showing up like nothing's wrong.

The money used to make the stress worth it but weak raises ki-led that advantage years ago. Now there's no path up, no relief in sight, and I'm starting to feel like an id--t for still being here.

You wouldn't believe how many talented people are stuck here doing nothing useful because management won't get out of their own way. They constantly override the people who actually understand the details and then act surprised when nothing works right. After a while, even the best folks just stop caring and go into survival mode because what's the point of trying anymore?

Company and management expects excellence but the company can't even pay you correctly or resolve a pay issue within a 6 month time span. And then they tell you you're the problem for trying to solve your own problem since no one will actually help you resolve issues.

The most difficult part about working for this company is dealing with the company itself.

I didn't realize the layoff stress here was bad enough to make someone leave for less money.

I don’t know when work turned into everyone trying to prove they’re the last one who should be cut, but that’s what it feels like now. People chase approval, grab credit, and act friendly until there’s a chance to make someone else look bad. It’s draining.

The worst part is that this isn't accidental. When leadership rewards this kind of behavior, people learn fast. I'm relatively new in my career but if this is how it's always going to be, well fu-k.

I’m an employee who’s been through a few rounds now, and the strange part is how routine it’s started to feel. Once one layoff ends, people don’t really relax, they just start wondering when the next announcement’s coming. Most of us just keep working, keep quiet, and try not to draw attention. Sad.

Best news yet! The fact they spend millions on that smoke and mirror fest never made sense to me…
This place is the titanic!

This situation is deeply disheartening. I have not encountered a single employee here who is genuinely happy with their working conditions. What is even more concerning is the complete lack of external coverage or awareness regarding what the staff is going through.

​While no job is perfect, it is demoralizing to realize that we are all unhappy, yet nothing changes. Instead, we just face increased pressure that makes us feel entirely disposable. I truly hope this workplace can organize and unionize in the future so that employees have better protections and receive a fair severance package if they are let go.

I’m doing the work of two people.

Commuting in to an office to sit on zoom all day is expensive and depressing.

We do more and more hard work while org leaders reap all the benefits. Nothing trickles down.

I’ll just hang out doing the minimum until I’m laid off.

Am vomitting

I’ve been here long enough to see how decisions get made, and it doesn’t feel great at all. A small circle seems to have most of the influence, while everyone else just waits to see what changes next. I know no company is perfect, but I’d like to be somewhere that treats employees as more than expenses. At this point, I’m thinking it may be time to look around.

When I switched from Walmart to Sam's, I expected a busy workplace, not all this quiet drama between coworkers. There are people picking sides, leaving others out, and making small things bigger than they need to be. I am in my thirties and I have dealt with enough of that already. It would be nice if everyone just treated each other with basic respect.

The calls to stop spending money and the pain continues..... our customers and our network continues to suffer, let's not get into how much the employees are suffering. What is Stinky doing to AT&T...?? We are told to save a dime, but then he spends millions on stupid cr-p.

Why is he still around?
Why hasn't the board asked for his resignation...?
Are the stock holders and board members as blind and as stupid as he is..??

We are definitely in a spiral downhill... sad to see how much the company and upper management continue to fail us all.

No longer can get a masters degree? Are these clowns really continuing to go down this cost savings route? We already have zero job growth with no new positions anywhere in finance (and other depts). Whatever, the company su-ks now and I’ll just do the bare minimum until I find something better

I’m genuinely curious. Why are you clinging to a company that no longer wants you?

I was an IC that took initiative and did impactful work that improved the performance of my entire team many times but my manager’s actions showed that they didn’t appreciate me or value me so I volunteered to be laid off and I was.

Actions speak louder than words and I think many of them look down on their underlings. So why are you clinging to these arrogant a**holes?

The question isn’t why they’re leaving. The question is… what do they know that you don’t?

Morale is collapsing. Talent is walking out the door. People spend more time worrying about where their job might be moved next than how to grow the business. RTO and FTW are a major distraction and ruining what’s left of the company.

Meanwhile, leadership remains fixated on RTO, badge swipes, and presence reports as the company continues to lose ground.

RTO hasn’t created growth. It hasn’t created innovation. It hasn’t improved execution. It’s become a distraction from the real problems and significantly reduced hours. I can’t get in contact with anyone in the afternoon anymore.

At a time when the company needs stability, focus, and a reason for people to stay, leadership is kicking the company while it’s already down.

You can’t attract new young talent when you have prison policy. Nobody worthwhile is willingly signing up for this.