#severance

You’ ve been monitored every minute in office and every key stroke that you type. Writing is on the wall. Not your fault. This is simple math - the company has more than what it can chew. Layoffs will continue through out 2026. Doesnt matter what rating you got. Exceeds rating and promotions mean cr-p as it is relative. Time to upskill and time to work on your resume. Start looking around for a job. Dont wait to be layed off - your severance will not be big anymore - trust me its an exec here. Get out as a hero at your will once you find an opportunity elsewhere.

Are any other departments implementing new and far out there changes? Our department was told today no one can start work before 7am even though we follow EST and some of the team are in different time zones. I feel like they are trying to see who they can push out so they don’t have to pay severance.

I have it on good authority that they are working with a management consulting firm to revise the severance package policy. They won't change the 2 weeks of pay per year of service, however it won't start increasing until year 5. This is due to the 60 day notice period. Everyone at 4 years or less will get 2 months of severance, regardless of tenure before accumulating more starting on year 5.

Essentially what they're doing is eliminating the overlap with the 60 day notice.

Officially?

With 2/19 layoffs, wondering if those impacted will receive RRP?

In 2026 WF is moving the cost of severance packages to the line of business. LOBs are not funded for this cost and will instead force terminations through low performance reviews. Displacements will be delayed as each LOB works through this process. This is so sad, many good people will be forced out due to 'low performance' who truly deserve a package.

Please! Release me from my misery!! I've been trying to leave on my own but no luck so far. Give me my safety net and kick me out, I'll thank you on my way out.

I have a job offer to escape this place, but it's not ideal. If layoffs are definitely coming soon, I might wait it out for the severance and look for something better. Any solid info on timing?

Has anyone sought legal advice regarding expats not receiving severance if they decline their job offer? It seems unreasonable to force someone to relocate to a new city. I know the company’s stance is assumed mobility but do external lawyers agree with that?

If you were selected for severance, is there a chance you could move into another role if it opened up, before your end date?

I'm not scared of layoffs anymore, I'm waiting for them. Show me the money and I'll happily leave and never look back.

All these changes and the constant stress seem intentional. They want us to quit so they don't have to pay severance. I'm getting close to doing it.

Why would you quit and give up your paycheck over RTO? Just quiet quit and force their hand. Don't do management a favor by leaving for free.

I know I should be glad to have a job, but I'm so burnt out and miserable. The people who got the package might have gotten the better deal. It's rough staying here.

I'm kind of hoping my name is on the next list. Things have gotten so bad here that a severance seems like the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. I just want out.

How many are waiting for surplus to get 90 weeks pay?

Finding a new role took me many months and it was terrifying. Severance runs out faster than you think. Everyone should be putting money aside now because the job market is terrible.

They will be coming out very soon. AI is accelerating at a rapid pace. Remote days are numbered. Time to bring them all home.

Here is the table I found for the US severance package (Effective 1st January 2025).

I wonder, whats it like in different countries?

If you’re severed from a sales role, do you receive commission included in your severance for the amount of months equal to 2 weeks for every year worked?

Autodesk announced layoffs affecting approximately 1,000 employees. This impacts roughly 7% of its global staff. The action completes a multiyear sales restructuring. Autodesk anticipates $160 million in restructuring costs, mainly for severance. The company plans to reinvest savings into AI and cloud technologies.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech/article/autodesk-layoffs-san-francisco-21309967.php

CSX Q4 Profit Down on Weak Demand, Severance

CSX reported a 2% profit slip in the fourth quarter. This decline was attributed to weak demand. Severance costs from recent layoffs also impacted results. The railroad earned $720 million, or 39 cents per share. CEO Steve Angel expects only modest economic growth for the coming year.

https://www.abc4.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-csx-railroad-profit-slips-2-as-shipping-demand-remained-weak-and-severance-costs-hurt-results/amp/

Lcation: Jacksonville, Florida

Hanford Contractor HMIS Reduces Workforce by 40

HMIS, a Hanford Site contractor, terminated 40 employees. Notices were issued to these workers on January 19. The company cited an oversized workforce for current needs. This action aims to meet present and future demands. Affected staff received two weeks' pay and severance.

https://www.applevalleynewsnow.com/news/hanford-site-contractor-lays-off-40-workers-effective-immediately/article_9d483c9a-9a84-47b5-8bdf-4b133770a512.html

Today I was laid off after 10 years with this company.
Ten years of loyalty, long nights, weekends, holidays, and consistently strong evaluations. And just like that, it was over. No real explanation. No appreciation. Just a call and a decision that felt like I didn’t matter at all.

The timing hurts the most. Right before evaluations and bonuses. After being pushed to work nonstop since January 1st—every week, every weekend, every holiday. I missed family moments, kids’ games, and time I’ll never get back because I believed hard work would protect me. I was wrong.

If I’m being honest, today broke something in me. I cried until I had nothing left, and then I felt something else—clarity. No job is worth losing your life over. No company is worth putting above your family, your marriage, your faith, or your peace.

I started here as a customer service rep and worked my way up to PG29. I fought for every promotion. I gave everything I had. And in the end, none of that mattered. It’s a painful reminder that loyalty in corporate America is often one-sided.

To anyone still working there: protect yourself. Use your PTO. Set boundaries. Stop answering calls at all hours. Stop sacrificing your life for people who won’t hesitate to replace you. When it ends, all you get is a severance letter and a “good luck.”

HR didn’t help. I was handed a name and a website that barely explained anything. That was it.

I’m scared, honestly. In this economy, losing a job is terrifying. But I also know I can’t stay stuck in this pain. I have to believe there’s something better ahead—for me and for everyone else who was laid off.

Did anyone of the HR people that for fired a severage Package or did they just got kicked out ?

https://www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news/tunnel-vision-suncor-ordered-to-pay-160000-to-ex-shift-supervisor-following-dismissal/393957

I don’t want to look a gift horse in the mouth, but with the job market the way it is right now, it isn’t unrealistic to expect that people laid off today won’t find new positions anytime soon. If we’re being kicked to the curb, the least they could do is provide a better safety net.

Any details if they got any severance / layoff / unemployment packages. Or where they outright fired since they were warned by Lumen that not taking their "similar job offers" with ATT would end this way. Will they have any recourse, has there been more than just AZ.

Google it. Whistleblow. Contact below:

U.S. Dept of Labor – Wage & Hour Division
• Misclassification
• Sham outsourcing
• Benefits avoidance
• Confidential, no lawyer required

State labor department
• Often faster, very aggressive
• Can be anonymous in many states

Prompt to use:

I was moved to another company on paper but still do the same job for the original company, report to the same managers, use the same systems, and was told this affects severance and unemployment.

Guys, I got laid off in September, do you have the APB numbers?

How do they communicate the severance agreement? Personal email or what? I know my coworker was laid off in November and lost immediate access to computer. So how do they communicate the info?

I have thought about this. If I get the layoff call, I will not be speaking on the call, I will type in the chat only. I am not giving them that final satisfaction of hearing my voice ever again or any of my emotions.

I got laid off last year. I have access to Workday. Do you all know when we are getting our W2s?

In this week's episode, legacy FT staff are still applying for their old jobs at FT. Making it to an interview is impressive enough since no one knows what criteria is being used. If one actually does interview, it is with colleagues fresh off the FIS boat, well known to them. Awkward interview ensues. One is then treated to radio silence. It is essential to keep legacy FT staff on the phones at FIS to answer Retirement calls through the end of Peak Season. It would further appear that FT believes that putting interviewees in a holding pattern until the end without advising them of same is just fine. The bitter end is close enough for the remaining staff to be able to smell the severance. All the while FIS is furiously sending out emails pleading for volunteers for overtime. Imagine the fights Andy Cohen will have to navigate while filming the Reunion?

Some Macys employees have been told if their store closes they will receive severance pay that may reach $10,000 or more. Is this true or is it a ploy to keep employees to stay at Macys?

I have it on good authority that those with the new forced lowest ranking will be fired at the end of the year.

The genius move, is that this isn’t considered a layoff. So no severance is needed.

May the odds be ever in your favor

The benefits book severance section confuses me. It makes it sound like Wells Fargo will adjust or reduce your severance payment amount if you also collect unemployment. Does anybody know for sure? I’m in Oregon.

Tim: we are broke, you had fun, but there is no money. We will restructure and apply industry best practices of paying you nothing. Meanwhile let’s all go to LA we will party!

In case you haven’t heard, severance is no longer funded by the company at corporate higher level. Organizations have to absorb those costs now. Those orgs are not going to be as willing to lay people off vs just firing for whatever reason they come up with.

Has anyone heard if there will be an option to express interest again to leave with severance anytime soon? That is with 2 weeks for every year of service?