Topics regarding layoffs at MetLife Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at MetLife Inc.

Lead and engage in the problem solving process

MetLife senior leadership feels that everyone is replaceable. No one should ever feel secure with this company. Transparency is a lie, and the powers that be avoid the truth..... plausible deniability. If they would learn to roll-up their sleeves... — read more 

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Troy, New York

1,400 positions (the entire building..all positions except hands on computer techs) in Troy, New York moving to Carey, NC. 1st round was notified last month. Employees are being told in 3 waves. Next wave will be informed in June and last wave in... — read more 

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| 4310 views | | 15 replies (last October 6, 2018)
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MetLife Direct dome.

Almost 100 people laid off as a whole division was closed down. Informed 1/12/18 and effective 3/15/18.

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| 2390 views | | 5 replies (last July 12, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Rd2h3UZ

really hard (if not impossible) to advance

no way to get promoted or change departments to get higher pay even if you know all the systems and procedures required for the job... the recruitment team is looking to fill the spot based on keywords and specific degrees... even if you have a... — read more 

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| 2010 views | | 1 reply (January 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+QmsMOrd

Many things need fixing at MetLife

Sooooo many things wrong with MetLife right now... Working set hours is nice, but open work place not so much. You gotta be very careful how you use your PTO, because it's very limited and it includes both sick days and vacation. The ranking systems... — read more 

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| 2510 views | | 3 replies (last March 23, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Qh4wCbU

Is anybody actually surprised by more layoffs?

Seriously people, if you are surprised by this, where have you been for the past several years? MetLife has made internal restructuring a regular thing. The company has been relocating and laying off people on regular bases for years, they just... — read more 

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Metlife / Bridgewater Layoffs

The Bridgewater layoffs started on Friday 11/3/2017 - many of us predict that there will be additional cuts in 2018...

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| 2670 views | | 2 replies (last December 20, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Q8TYoVB

Unrealistic goals set by MetLife management

Am I the only one who is sick and tired of them moving the goals higher up and adding these caveats that make sure you fail even when you somehow manage to reach the goal? This is affecting everybody, even the top sales reps. For example, the... — read more 

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MetLife Layoffs 2018

Another day, another surprise, there are folks that think that job reductions may happen in corporate in NYC.

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| 2021 views | | 4 replies (last November 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Okv90eA

FACT

Finance reorganization and staffing adjustments coming soon.

Sad days

Actuarial Department continues to fire good people.

Much Ado About Nothing?

Why such scare tactics about headcount cuts and barely any appear to have happened?

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| 3910 views | | 16 replies (last October 19, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+L4EI7Qm

Layoffs / Johnstown, PA

Has anyone heard that some in Johnstown, PA are visiting Charlotte in preparation for transfer of work and relocation? The Johnstown office has been open 40 years and there are always rumors it will close.

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MetLife Layoffs 2017

Who is to blame at this point in time and you need to know that things can be better but people are talking about job cuts NYC.

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| 3601 views | | 2 replies (last August 13, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+KvqyScT

Metlife Open Enrollment

Will the open enrollment costs be higher this year due to all the cost cutting and the anticipated Obamacare increases?

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| 1943 views | | 1 reply (October 30, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K5F2uSL

Business As Usual

According to management it's business, hiring, and travel as usual and very few layoffs will take place in the company. Doesn't make sense what their saying in light of Mr. Kandarian's announcement?

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| 2042 views | | 2 replies (last November 5, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K1UYxQM

Ax is swinging!

Look like the axe is swinging again on the Mass/Met Broker Dealer side.

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| 2180 views | | 4 replies (last March 30, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+JOKGqaP

No Major Staffing Changes?

Although it was made clear by the CEO that there would be cuts to headcount, management in some areas seems to be blowing off the message and taking the news very lightly and there have been several recent new hires? What gives?

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| 2170 views | | 6 replies (last October 15, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+JIgjRts

MetLife Offers Staff Buyouts in Japan

MetLife Offers Staff Buyouts in Japan http://finance.yahoo.com/news/metlife-offers-staff-buyouts-japan-201041149.html

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68% percent of cuts coming from GTO

Marrty Lippert (CTO) said 68% of the 1 Billion dollar in cuts are coming from GTO. This was the answer he gave when asked where the cuts were coming from.

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| 3150 views | | 6 replies (last August 26, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+IWnLShM

MetLife Auto & Home

MLAH management scheduled a conference call for Sept. 7th, to discuss "updates" in our division. Has anybody heard anything about any layoffs?

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| 2242 views | | 1 reply (August 19, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+IWFodUn

there are more important things than money

just getting out of 4 heart bypass 3 weeks ago, i woke up and smelled the coffee at 63,theres no reason to work yourself to death over 401 s and big savings.my problem was hereditary.but now I realize lifes not about fancy cars and big houses,love... — read more 

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| 2240 views | | 4 replies (last August 18, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+IPYBdg6

Retail Life Layoffs

I heard that there were layoffs in Retail Life - I used to work there and I know many amazing people over there. It's so sad that they have to go through this as it was one of the best and most talented groups of people I ever worked with. It looks... — read more 

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| 2170 views | | 1 reply (August 10, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+IOCK9KU

I was laid off by MetLife almost 5 years ago in Fl.

I was 9 years away from retirement and 2 weeks from my 15 year anniversary. We found out that our depth was sacrificed to keep a dept in Connecticut operational. They were next on the chopping block but some big wig went to bat for them and they... — read more 

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| 2310 views | | 2 replies (last August 10, 2016)
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So Much Better

They already got rid of a good chunk of Met by selling us to MassMutual. Their "so much better" technology is actually worse than Met's when I started almost 12 years ago, not to mention they still us a system from like 20 years ago to key some of... — read more 

Tampa Layoffs

Does anyone know what groups and how much Tampa will be affected by layoffs

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| 2860 views | | 5 replies (last August 10, 2016)
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