Sell the company ynot

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Moody's negative on Mattel Moody's says its B- rating on Mattel's (MAT) long-term debt and Negative Outlook reflect "execution risk" in the toy company stabilizing revenue and growing EBITDA from depressed levels. "Mattel continues to face revenue... — read more 

Talk in the tower late last night about this being a possibility. Apparently Amazon pulling out dropped rents and the options for a new satellite HQ is needed for sales and trade shows. I cannot imagine anyone willingly wanting to transfer out to NY... — read more 

Mattel does a terrible job fostering young employees and does not provide opportunities for career advancements. It does not reward success and hard work. It does not value it's employees. This is why you see so many young and talented employees... — read more 

Could it be? Are we in the mythical "no layoffs to worry about for undetermined time period" age?

Just curious - do any of the younger workers or newer hires feel like a long term career at Mattel is a legitimate option for them? Something to strive for? I personally don't see it and can't wait to get out of here, but I'm sure my experience is... — read more 

If I hear design led one more time I'm going to toss. Design led companies have frame changing break through talent not a bunch of arrogant wannabees who have grown up at Mattel. If you've worked for a true creative boss or company you know what it... — read more 

You can’t get anything done. No one has a sense of urgency for anything. People don’t want to help you. Everyone is in their little space and really don’t care one way or the other if you need something from them. No reason to work hard? What for?... — read more 

Is it as bad as I hear?

So many people complaining here, yet I bet majority is not looking for a new job. Why? Does anybody actually think Mattel will still be here in four-five years? This company is going downhill so fast that I wouldn't be surprised if we went the way of... — read more 

http://www.toyhobbyretailer.com.au/licensing/mattel-to-bring-branded-entertainment-centres-to-world

There's little to no factual information here, but the drama, venting, b--ching, emotion and tirades here are epic. The potential entertainment value is off the charts, and I hope the IP of the content here is up for grabs since it's anonymous. I'll... — read more 

Great way to end the week. A long painful Friday and our stock plunges. The new normal. Enjoy your weekend. Thanks Ynon, Mattel is swell!

In the last town hall, it struck that there was basically nothing good to say about American Girl, and it's been like that forever it seems. FP will survive their latest issues. Mega is even on an upswing. But, I'm just wondering how a high end... — read more 

We have a new manager, and he keeps asking us to be more agile all the time. He's like a baby who's discovered a new word and can't get enough of it. So there you go folks, we all need to be more agile and all of Mattel's problems will be solved... — read more 

https://variety.com/2019/dirt/real-estate/ynon-kreiz-house-beverly-hills-1203198265/ looks like Mattel is doing better and the stock options and pay is doing well for YK? times are good.

https://variety.com/gallery/ynon-kreiz-house-beverly-hills/

Time for a PE firm to buy Mattel and throw out RD and ST and SG and fix this business once and for all.

We could not find a simple minded enough VP that we can manipulate, so we will Bring back one just let go of a few months ago, lets make him and SVP to help him out a bit. Onward.

Time to reveal the fruits of your labors at 2pm today, Ynon. Come to Jesus! :) https://mattel.gcs-web.com/events-presentations

Why do we keep losing some great sales people? They may have tough goals but we all have tough areas of our jobs, but we work through it.

Just want to leave this here and start a thread! Post if you can contribute.

My money is on ES using this to scapegoat EA FP, downsizing the workforce if not shutting down our campus completely and selling off the property. It’s a pure cash grab for them and we get left dangling.

Are there any layoffs coming or is that just a rumor? Anyone heard anything?

"Rock 'N Play Sleeper Recalled After Reported 32 Infant Deaths" "At least 32 babies have died while in the sleeper." "Sleeper inclined sleeper, which has been tied to 32 sleep-related infant deaths, " "Push to recall popular parenting tool after 32... — read more 

How much longer is FP going to hold out on recall of the Kick and Play? All sorts of groups including doctors are now calling for a recall. Obviously losing this item will be a big hit to the topline but are they really going to continue to take the... — read more 

Do the new fashion dolls look like oriental women with various Zoolander wigs featuring Lil' Pump?

So sad it has come to this. The design center is no longer what it was. There is no more life in the halls. How can a place so cold even try to design something a kid would touch. The company has lost it's perspective on what play is. Those left to... — read more 

Don't you love how all the "reserved" Parking Spots were cleared out before our new full day Friday Hours? was a total ghost town, SVPS and Directors leaving early left and right. The day started out with a half empty parking lot to begin with. The... — read more 

Everyone set to work til 5:00 on Friday? Or join in solidarity and all leave at 1:00?

Don’t you find it ironic and a bit sickening that we’re celebrating 60 years of Barbie - the most sinister and degrading symbol of s-xualization of women by women? It’s true - the majority of leadership, marketing, design and engineering over the... — read more 

I think the issue here is that those supporting Barbie are too young to see the larger and longer story that is ending here. For decades Mattel has acquired companies for 1 reason - to make up for the decline of Barbie. They buy these companies... — read more 

Would love to hear some thoughts on the direction YK is taking the company, changes he has made, strategy execution, etc.

Just like "The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons" we're all watching Mattel revert to it's birth. As it robs Fisher-Price, Thomas, American Girl and all of it's licensed and owned brands of their rightful marketing dollars to artificially pump-up... — read more 

Mattel needs leadership before anything else - it’s too far gone to think about how is used to be. But as look as people like the good man are allowed to stay it’s clear there’s no intent to make the leadership changes needed. All those that came in... — read more 

All the social media in the world will not lessen the shafting Mattel is generously dolling out to its people. By all means continue the pink washing. It’s definitely every girls dream to own a 60 year old lady. Maybe RD can make another Barbie... — read more 

Leaving sounds easy, right? Don't like it, then leave. Wish it were that easy, but it's not. Certainly, many, many people are trying, but until you get hired somewhere else, you're stuck. Many factors are involved. This was part of the post that i... — read more 

How sad, as Mattel was once an amazing place to work, filled with incredible talent, and producing the most in-demand toys. It is not any longer and I fear that those that stay til the end will not be viewed as loyal employees who wanted to stay and... — read more