#uncertainty

heard rumors about more lay offs coming in December (including lower level) & a 5 day work week coming back. any confirmations?

For me, it’s a 10. I’m extremely worried that I won’t have a job next week.

This whole process was never going to be easy, but it could’ve been so much better if leadership had been upfront from the start. Instead, we’re left to guess and speculate because no one at the top wants to say anything concrete. A little honesty and communication would make a world of difference right now.

My supervisor says I’m safe, and not to worry. He’s always been straight with me, but part of me thinks “what else would he say”…

Has anyone else been reassured that they are safe? I guess I will know for sure by Friday evening…

Nov 20. One way, or the other.

Are we done for w/in next 24 months?

It’s time to start looking for something new, because staying here just means living in constant limbo from now on, waiting for the next round of layoffs to hit.

There's so little info on what's going on and it's making me stress.

Do you think there will be layoffs in Information Security - we do have a few jobs open right now which leads me to believe they are not planning to lay off here but you never know.

It looks like no layoffs have been announced today, as the new pay period begins so I guess two more weeks of uncertainty and then we can finally know our fate.

Inherited environment, culture of stress, anxiety, uncertainty from Roger, added his own flavor of further uncertainty among associates.

When BME was announced, Rich was dead clear in sharing "everyone's going to be part of this model"

Since he didn't see eye to eye with Bob, he's on his way out the door now.

With the retiring of "squads, scrum masters, chapters", we will definitely see some BS made up titles with same responsibilities.

Why does Fido want to ruin the holiday season for all?

At what point are heads going to start rolling? It feels like it will never get any better.

Of course it’s a rumor but…. Has anyone else heard of layoffs coming to the default world (Collections, Recovery, operations)? I have always had good connections here but I am relatively new. curious if someone else can validate what I heard. From what I heard there were going to be changes in Q1 2026 on top of what is happening now.

Announced in Q4 earnings call and press release, SENSIA, the JV between RA and SLB created in 2019, to be dissolved in early 2026.
Uncertain times ahead as that's a lot of people to absorb into Rockwell or Schlumberger.

Necessary follow-up emails are even being halted. Critical meetings - on hold. I've talked to several friends across the company, various departments and the sentiment is the same - uncertainty and "waiting to hear if we have jobs."

It's not healthy and makes me wonder Dan's long term "culture" strategy that he claims is a priority, when the short term has gone south so quickly.

I genuinely thought the environment couldn't get worse than what H created, but it def has, in a quick way :-/

Is this it? Is this how people are notified? Is there any chance this could be something else? I feel sick to my stomach.

So, there’s kinda this talk goin’ around, yeah? Like, some rumours say layoffs might hit sooner than later — like early next year, 2026. Folks are sayin’ it’s comin’ quicker than expected, innit? Just something to keep an eye on, you know.

If we didn't get an invite for the meeting, does that mean we're safe?

Is there 1000ish people in this 9am meeting? Could there be a round 2 today? Still dead silent over where I am.

how long do we have to wait? meeting invites shouldn’t come after 8 right?

As long as they don't decide to drag this out throughout the entire day. I'm not sure I can take that.

No email or meeting request for me. When will we start hearing?

What are the chances?

Can you imagine having to go through this stress and anxiety for four more weeks?

I’ve heard so many different versions, and it’s honestly confusing. From what I can tell, there’s still nothing final. Unfortunately, it sounds like the uncertainty for remotes will drag on a bit longer, especially for those who don’t neatly fit into the LA or NYC setups. Do we know if we could still get caught in this round, or are we considered a separate case altogether?

This is my first time going through a potential layoff, and I’m really struggling with the uncertainty. Ever since we heard the news , I’ve been anxious nonstop — it’s hard to , join calls, or think about much else.

How are you coping or distracting yourself ?

Seems quiet on the rumors (Fingers crossed)

There’s been so much rumors about layoffs, but no rumors on return to office for remote employees? Has anyone heard anything about this or will those employees just be part of the larger layoff and we will still keep some employees remote? It seems to be at other companies they did a larger mandate of return to office for remote workers to try to eliminate jobs more organically. It doesn’t seem like that’s a rumor swirling, are remote workers safe from this rif?

It has been eerily quiet for far too long. There were some changes in the beginning of the year. Other tech companies have been making sweeping changes and layoffs all throughout the year. It has been quiet around here. I feel there will be restructuring or layoffs soon. Do you?

Is it going to be calm for the rest of the year?

Does anyone know anything new?

Does anyone know if we are done with the current round of layoffs or should we expect more notifications coming in the following days? When we will know if we are safe or not until the next round?

Any new information? Just seeing people vent (which is understandable). This is too big and widespread for nobody to know anything

zero communication so far

looks like there might be more coming

1. Given the mix of signals: yes, there is a non‐trivial chance something will happen (at least in some business units).
2. No, the rumor of an across-the-board, massive layoff next Tuesday is not firmly substantiated. It’s best treated as a possibility being promoted by this contributors who are scared or repeating rumors, not a certainty.
3. So if we were to assign rough probabilities (just an estimate):
   A. Some layoffs in certain units in the near term: ~60-70%
   B. A broad, company-wide massive layoff next Tuesday: maybe ~30-40% or less
   C. The status quo (no major layoffs) is still plausible: ~20-30%

Target has been doing smaller, quiet moves all year. There isn’t a need nor desire to do something so massive that it further erodes consumer confidence, invites more scrutiny from additional boycotts, and possibly drives away top talent while paralyzing those who stay. More likely it will be continued, surgical cuts while bolstering/hiring for areas that leadership believes will drive positive change for shareholders.

I know it’s tough not to panic, but take a breath. You have zero control over what happens to you and your peers, unfortunately.

Bumping this from @bn+1k819dxn1.

It's officially Tuesday... is this the week? Someone must know for sure, a lot of chatter on the site. Many large meetings were canceled and almost 60 days till end of year. I really wish the company would just do a yearly VSP instead of rifs. It would be easier on everyone who wants to stay another year or leave.