#support

Did anyone relocate with only T’s salary sacrificing your spouse’s job? How are your families dealing with this huge change, knowing T’s job is still vulnerable?

Cargill will close its Milwaukee ground beef facility. This decision impacts 221 employees. The plant will wind down production in April and fully close in May. Local organizations are mobilizing to support the displaced workers. Jobs Work MKE and Employ Milwaukee are offering free career workshops.

https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/cargill-layoffs-prompt-milwaukee-workforce-organizations-to-mobilize-support-for-221-workers

Does anybody know what the “Grand Total” of lay offs was for the week? Not including the DPRs and such in the field. Just the Support office people this week?

My best wishes to the people who've already gotten one. I truly hope this turns out for the best for everyone impacted.

Where are all the “JOBS” that Amazon promised would be available to the 16,000 they laid off this month? Where is all the “SUPPORT” they claimed they would provide us to find alternative jobs within Amazon? Where is the “…..WORLDS BEST EMPLOYER” support Amazon promised us? Why are all the jobs disappearing from the internal jobs site all the sudden?

This horrendous company, albeit they paid me great money and moved my family and I across the country, bait and switched me only to be laid off and unable to afford moving back to where I called home. So here I am, sitting in front of a laptop looking for non-existent jobs from hiring managers that fail to respond to a courtesy slack introducing myself and explaining why I am reaching out (basically that I’m about to be homeless) today. When they do respond back, why are they telling me the role has since been filled when it was JUST posted three days prior?! I am OVER qualified for positions I am applying for and STILL no response.

I have been with Amazon almost a year and a half. The most recent Forte landed me TT, as confirmed by receiving a copy of the letter of recommendation from my L8 supervisor. I have had three different L8 letter of recommendations sent to one specific hiring manager, whom responds back to them stating they will reach out, only to have zero interaction with said “hiring manager”.

I have been assured, multiple times from a reputable source, that I will be offered a role before the date ends, but how am I honestly sleep at night when I have yet to receive any communication. Do not think, for so much as a second, that I am an HV1/2 or even HV3, I have proof I am TT. If someone who is “valuable” to Amazon, why do they allow me to feel like that nasty urinal cake from the men’s room of a sleezy capital hill dive bar?

This is absolutely depressing to say the least, this company has me sitting here contemplating things nobody should ever have to contemplate. I truly feel like I am being buried alive with a plastic stir stick to breath from.

Wish I had someone to help, someone like myself as I help my team find jobs. Ironically, to which I have already landed 3 of my 7 direct reports with roles before their severance date ends. Meanwhile I will likely be unemployed come May since nobody is helping ME find a job. How’s that for “… WORLDS BEST EMPLOYER”?!

So....what's up with SalesForce being down part of the day? Clients calling in and couldn't even help them because we couldn't see their accounts....

The guy's been here for less than a year, but I've gotten to know him pretty well in that time. Before starting here, he was laid off by his previous company and spent nearly six months trying to find another job. He told me how stressed he was during the process, and how he was starting to lose hope when he got an offer from USAA. Now he's been laid off again and I can't even imagine how he's feeling. How do you even explain two layoffs in less than two years to a future employer? He's completely crushed and out of steam.

How can I get hold of a person to talk to a human HR person that can help with severance information?

Seems like it is designed to have no contact. Any help will be appreciated.

Just a devastating day , esp in OH where rumors said 25% got cut. Lots of tears and sadness. Some people left for the day after they found out (don’t blame them). Hopefully those impacted get back on their feet soon. For those who survived , I think the question you need to analyze is will you be on the chopping block in next round?

Take care of yourself and don’t let this moment define you as it was out of you control.

Columbus Leaders Endorse COSI Despite Recent Layoffs

Columbus elected leaders reaffirmed support for COSI's leadership. This follows the museum's recent layoffs of about 15% of its staff. City Councilmember Nick Bankston and the Mayor's office praised the science museum. The city has provided millions of dollars to COSI over decades. Columbus contributed $25 million for grounds improvements when the museum reopened.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/01/23/mayor-ginther-and-councilmember-remy-back-cosi-leadership-post-layoffs/88288752007/

Columbus, Ohio

If you are impacted by today’s layoff please post here to help consolidate information. Please post your division (Optum Tech, Optum Insight, OptumRX, etc) if you feel comfortable, how many people in your team. If you want to go deeper like M&R, E&I, etc that helps.

Don’t forget, you will get through this, you will bounce back. This place is toxic and I hope we all can find some peace.

I've lost my voice from p!$$!ng and moaning about losing my job. My fingers are raw and cramped from posting here and on other forums. My extended family won't have anything to do with me. My wife is threatening to leave me! I haven't been able to find another job. What do I do????

A word of support for anyone navigating the uncertainty right now.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly on edge, please know this reaction is human. Living with ongoing uncertainty—wondering whether layoffs will happen tomorrow, next month, or not at all—can take a real physical and emotional toll. The tight chest, the heavy feeling in your gut, the emotional rollercoaster… none of that means you’re weak. It means you’re under sustained stress.

One thing that may help is gently shifting how you respond to this uncertainty. While we can’t control decisions that may come from above, we can control how we prepare and protect ourselves. This moment may call for acceptance of a difficult reality—and a thoughtful action plan.

It might be worth asking yourself:
• Is the severance or outcome worth the level of stress I’m carrying right now?
• Am I able to function physically and emotionally under these conditions?
• What boundaries do I need to set to preserve my mental health?
• Where can I redirect my energy toward things I do control?

Focus on what’s within your reach: updating your resume, strengthening your finances, networking, refreshing LinkedIn, and keeping your options open. Preparation isn’t pessimism—it’s self-respect.

Most importantly, don’t beat yourself up over a situation that is inherently unfair, poorly timed, and driven by forces outside your control. This isn’t a reflection of your worth, your work ethic, or your value as a professional.

Take care of yourself. Support each other. And remember—you’re allowed to prioritize your well-being while still being professional.

Hope this helps.

“ We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Don’t let an email take away your never ending hope and promise for a greater tomorrow!

Who the he|| designed a new support page?!

Unreadable.
Data needed hidden.
Favourites lost.
Productivity decreased

good luck to everyone.

Lots of layoffs going on @ Irving, got hit myself.
Wish everyone the best of luck, sure we’ll be back again in a couple months.

I can’t wait for this week to be over.

All SDR teams received pack it up boxes! Good luck to everyone affected by this!

If it is happening today I just want to say I've loved working with you all. I hope the right decisions are made but regardless, I hope you have amazing outcomes and a wonderful future.

It’s the second “working” Monday morning of the year. The first week back from the holidays is just over, and now reality sets in. How are you doing?
I have about 10 applications to other companies in a “submitted” status. I had one interview in December that I thought went very well but I haven’t heard back from yet. I am grateful to have the time with my family, but this morning I’m feeling dejected. Yes, picking myself up by my bootstraps, but looking for some candor here. Working here for 23 years, it’s like I imagine a divorce to be, feelings are up and down. I even miss the commute. Probably the routine, really.
How about you?

For a lot of workers, unemployment benefits are the safety net that keeps them going after a layoff. But moments like this reveal how complicated the system can be. People trying to find their next job shouldn’t be stressing over forms, yet thousands of Californians on unemployment have to report all earnings every single month.

https://timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2026/01/09/when-layoffs-hit-californians-deserve-help-that-works-hard/

2 in the thoughts and 1 in the prayers for all you delta peeps. Your new CD&TO left a trail of pain and misery at USAA. Don’t believe me? Read any of the dozens of posts on here about her. Best of luck! 🤞

Does UHG provide out placement services to severed employees. If so, which company?

Good luck! Especially to the Aerojet folks

May we all be happier, luckier, and less stressed. And may everyone who lost their job find something new and better soon.

I can no longer access the Severance Portal from my personal computer following my last day worked (it worked prior to 12/19). It also won’t let me reset my password. I sent an email to the address I located with no response as of yet. We’re supposed to have access to it for 6 months. Is anyone else who was impacted also experiencing this? If so, any tips on how to get access again?

Supposedly Belk corporate is considering a support team re-alignment. There have been numerous complaints through the company about support associates working extremely early shifts when they are needed at all times during store hours. One store employee claimed that Human Resources was never in the building when the bulk of associates were working because they always left by 2 or 3pm, and therefore associates were left without Human Resource assistance if needed. Instead of these early morning (6-2,7-4,7-3) shifts support associates will work a mix of mornings, nights, weekends, mid shifts, similar to sales team managers, and regular associates. This includes Human Resources, fulfillment, cash office, dock/truck, merchandising, and housekeeping. You heard it here first, more to come in the new year.

I hope not many of you see this post because you’re spending time with family and enjoying a relaxing few days. This past year has been tough, and I’m keeping those who lost their jobs in my thoughts. For the rest of us, I hope the coming year is better, or at least calmer, and that things improve for all of us at work.

Wishing everyone the best for 2026 that were or will be affected in the future with layoffs.

Best wishes to everyone .

Happy New Year 🎆.

To those who are leaving Tomorrow, may God iluminate your new path and help find success on your new endevours.
To those who get to stay.... May you have peaceful and joyful holidays. Please leave this board for now ......Come back in about two/three months......

Some thoughts on the recent letter that came out from Jen Wells (Chief People Officer, lol…). I am a former employee - I left the org to pursue a completely different career in the public sector six months ago and could not be happier.

I have been an RSR, DSL, ZBM, Change Leader among a few others during my decade+ with PepsiCo on the Frito side.

To those that know someone who, despite their great qualities, have been swept up in the layoffs: rejoice; everyone will feel a great weight lifted from their shoulders on their last day with company. The entirety of my career at PepsiCo was fraught with stress, sleepless nights, and fear of being punished for things completely out of my control.

I sacrificed a great deal for the organization at great personal cost - I know I’m not alone in this experience. Many times I felt I had to choose work over family, and for what? Chips? Ridiculous.

Even the minutia of missing a price tag in the market resulted a full blown 1:1 with a senior leader and a reprimanding.

The perspective of these spineless leaders to crack down on meaningless metrics is simply an admission that they do not know why the company continues to fall flat on its face. At the end of the day, when THEIR boss comes knocking, they can say “well look! I did X 1:1’s and sent all of these emails to make sure we executed in the market! It can’t be my fault!”

All this to say, leverage your resumes, don’t burn bridges with people you enjoyed working with, and support each other through the changes - they’re coming one way or another.

Best of luck - you’re better off without this place.

Tyson plant workers are confronting upcoming layoffs, prompting a significant response from community organizations. Nonprofits are actively mobilizing "statewide support" to assist those employees affected by the job cuts. These efforts aim to provide resources and aid to workers at Tyson's facilities. The headline indicates that multiple workers at Tyson plants are impacted by these recent decisions.

https://www.wowt.com/2025/12/17/nonprofits-rally-statewide-support-tyson-plant-workers-facing-layoffs/

It’s so frustrating when leadership throws our team under the bus. Our manager just nods along in meetings and never defends our work or pushes back on unrealistic demands. You start to wonder what the point of having a manager is if they won’t support you. It makes the whole team feel completely unprotected.

Alteryx’s so‑called “premier” support is a joke. We are forced to repeat version details for every ticket, then receive automated emails at 1 a.m. that never actually help—just delay the process. When we finally get a call, the representatives are brusque, dismissive, and vouching for a product they obviously don’t understand.

After investing hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for just a handful of inquiries, we’re treated like we’re on the wrong end of the telephone.

Alteryx, your support must stop treating us like a flaw in the system and start acting with genuine care and competence.

Does Exxon support a spouse that works to find a new job in the new country they move you to? With visas, etc for professional work

Just a reminder to all of us during these uncertain times.

Hi team,

As we’ve shared, PowerSchool is entering a new chapter focused on simplifying, streamlining, and strengthening how we work. We’ve been transparent about the need for change to drive sustained growth and unlock the value our customers expect.

As a result, we are moving forward with a restructuring of our organization to streamline our management model; one built for clarity, accountability, and speed. This will help us focus on what matters most: delivering for our customers, strengthening our operations, and setting PowerSchool up for long-term success.

Today, our PX and leadership teams are meeting with these impacted individuals. For some, today will be their last day at PowerSchool, while others are being asked to remain in their current roles for a transition period before departing. Furthermore, as part of these personnel changes intended to streamline our operations, we are moving some employees into new teams. This is the only company-wide workforce action planned based on our projected performance going forward.

I want all our employees to be aware that these actions are taking place now and that the notifications will be completed by close of business local time. After we complete the notification process, I will be hosting a global Town Hall at 8AM PT on December 11 to address open questions and share additional details of what’s changing and what’s ahead.

This is a comprehensive effort across all our company operations to eliminate redundancies and unnecessary costs. We looked at consolidating our technology stack, removing underutilized or unused applications, and simplified processes to reduce costs in other areas of the business.

While this yielded significant savings, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to downsize our workforce to eliminate duplicative work and realign our organizational structure with current priorities and performance. This decision was not made lightly. The individuals impacted have contributed to the success of PowerSchool and in general they have all performed well for the company. We wish them the best in the future.

We are supporting every impacted individual through their transition with as much clarity and care as possible. Employees that are separating from the organization will receive severance and additional compensation based on tenure and local regulations. They will also receive continued support from our PX team as well as outplacement services.

This is a difficult time for impacted employees, so we ask for understanding and kindness towards these colleagues. Please take time to support one another and reach out to your manager or the PX team if you have questions or need any support.

Thank you,
Antonio Pietri, CEO

The governor called the layoffs some of the biggest the state has ever seen. He said his top priority is helping the workers find new jobs quickly, and that Wyoming’s Department of Workforce Services is already working with the company to support everyone affected.

https://www.kotatv.com/2025/12/07/wyoming-governor-pledges-support-after-major-layoff-gillette/