And layoffs almost daily. Thanks for showing us you don't care about your employees!

I keep hearing about layoffs all the time. People are being let go quietly, in small groups, allegedly one team at a time. It feels constant. Why is leadership so hush-hush about it? It’s ridiculous.

Any updates on that?

Things are not looking good right now. With earnings and EPS both down, I’m really starting to worry that more layoffs are coming. Cutting headcount is the fastest way to calm shareholders, even if it wrecks morale. I hope I’m wrong, but it’s hard to... — read more 

It's like continuous gaslighting. Or I'm stuck in a game show. And WTF is New Frontier, really?

Word throughout Cary in GTO is major changes coming end of Q3. If you're not ready to jump by September, you're going to get a big surprise.

This week's mailing for Met employee group LTC is quite the shocker. Demanding people take either a 10 year rate lock skyrocketing their policy premiums or a Lifetime rate lock with will double their premiums for life. The 10 year lock has a lot of... — read more 

Investigators looking into allegations of bullying need to be educated about the cumulative nature of abusive workplace behavior. As isolated acts of aggression, each incident might be considered only mildly offensive or even tolerable, but the... — read more 

I would rather jam pencils in my eardrums than listen to 4 hours of what could have been an email to my area of business. Until they start addressing staffing and compensation people will continue to leave in droves.

Can someone tell me what the heck Michelle is saying about DEI?

Well. Enjoy Big changes

Between the toxic culture and soul-crushing work environment, I don’t know how anyone lasts long-term at Medtronic. Hats off to those who tough it out, I just can’t anymore. Every day feels like a losing battle. I've reached my breaking point and I'm... — read more 

One team mate was let go followed by a quick Org update. Any other victims ?

Ah yes, MetLife GTO in Cary—where innovation goes to die and careers slowly wither under the fluorescent glow of corporate apathy. During my time there, I witnessed a masterclass in how not to run an IT organization. The turnover was so frequent... — read more 

I've been feeling really demoralized. I want to leave Met, if for no other reason than just for a change of scenery. Of course, there are many other reasons as well. I've been searching for months and have only landed two interviews. Both were... — read more 

How do you even deal with a combo like that? I can barely do my job. The manager thrives on drama and jumps in just to stir sh-t up even more. A few of us are carrying most of the workload, while everyone else is busy with backstabbing, gossip, and... — read more 

I need the lucky ones to stop saying how great it is outside of MetLife. We know. Trust us, we all know. Most of us are trying to leave, but the job market su-ks right now. You have to be really lucky to land something actually worth leaving for. So... — read more 

Thanks, Met, it truly was a blessing in disguise. Now that I’m somewhere new, with a solid team and a genuinely competent manager, I’ve realized just how bad and exhausting things were at Met. If you get laid off, don’t despair - some pastures really... — read more 

Go above and beyond, and you’ll just get handed everyone else’s unfinished work. Managers love to preach “teamwork” when it really means “carry the slackers.” Meanwhile, the only real path up is mastering corporate politics, actual results barely... — read more 

MetLife’s price target lowered to $95 by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, retains “Outperform” rating **Other analyst actions: ** - Cowen reaffirms “Buy” rating (Mar 7) - BMO initiates “Market Perform” with $97 target (Jan 23) - JPMorgan cuts... — read more 

from a high around $84 to now $69.

It was a dronefest in 200 Park this week. Are other offices better?

This thread is for bragging about your vacation. Try to have a "moral" for the little people. Something that you "learned." p.s. If you don't have a vacation to brag about, just post a sycophantic comment congratulating others on their... — read more 

Who's signed up for the pep rally? got your p-m-poms at the ready? This clown show will be epic.

So, everyone happy with their paltry pittance and BS excuse for getting shorted?

How to deal with bullying and ganging up to push me to quit, as they don’t want to fire me. Is it advisable to involve HR or legal ? I have tons of proof against them.

Who is buying this?

MetLife leaders are being asked to give targeted employees “needs improvement” rating as a hint and way to coax them into leaving on their own. Targeted employees are those who’s positions are options for cost saving eliminations or offshoring... — read more 

All MET laid off employees please come over to corebridge. We will rehire you with better salaries. Lot of folks have been laid off and we will fill their spots.

Does your manager have your back?

Stay classy, Met

Celebrated for throwing employees out on the street.

Covering this up is costing Met so much

Outsourced to India with request for bro style?

1/3 of the Charlotte operations staff was told they are being laid off. Largely the compensation team for legacy Met, Third Party, and Group.

Yikes, where was Met in Fortune 500 when Khalaf started? Sliding down to 60 in 2025.

CEO is cutting both the podcaster and the new guy.

Time to construe whatever the latest changes happen to be as all part of some wonderful New Frontier Plan. Bought a company? New Frontier is working. Bought back stock? New Frontier.