Make a prediction and tell us what you think about MetLife layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Well, 2025 is almost over. It's time to revisit the 2025 predictions and make new ones for 2026. I don't really know which rule the predictions thread violated, but the original 2025 Predictions thread disappeared after being up for a really long... — read more 

That's great. Great.

Thoughts on automation. Met is pushing this forward along with offshore. I see contracts as the first casualty.

People talk over you, credit gets stolen, and kindness feels like an oddity. It drains you faster than the work itself.

Unless you’re dancing with the cobras, your job is in jeopardy. Offshoring is cheap now. But you get what you pay for. No innovation. No advancements. No improvements. There is an overall lack of understanding of US culture, well being, and best... — read more 

So the last post about ML hiring jr talent was scrubbed. Why? You get called out for purging sr talent and only hiring those with less than 4 years experience and now you're policing the forum and purging the truth?

Is it just a skill issue or is it really hard to get promoted without bullsh-tting a lot in meetings?

Leaders have started meetings this week to address cutting resources, mostly onshore, before eoy to meet 2026 budget and mgcc staffing commitments. On a similar topic, there continues to be odd conversations about consolidating into a single Cary... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/business/aquarian-nears-4-billion-deal-take-private-us-insurer-brighthouse-ft-reports-2025-10-31/ Good luck to my former colleagues.

Things are so bad that people who used to care now just do the bare minimum to get through the day. And management is somehow shocked that productivity is dropping. Who would have thought that a toxic work environment goes hand in hand with mentally... — read more 

How do I experience MetLife? Cr-p pay raises while being told you're doing a great job.

Who is getting canned today?

GTFO before Met destroys your health.

remember this: https://www.metlife.com/about-us/newsroom/2025/april/metlife-announces-new-3billion-share-repurchase-authorization/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2zk4l8g26o?utm

Title says it all. Enough said.

I don't think I've ever dreaded Mondays as much as in the past few weeks. With everything that's been happening, just thinking about work gives me anxiety. I think I need a new job.

So many people are already leaving voluntarily, yet they keep talking about cuts. It’s like they don’t see the bigger picture and are just determined to make things worse. The morale has been terrible for a while, and it doesn't help that the company... — read more 

To Managers: so what happens when you receive the results of this survey from your teams? What are the next steps for you? Is it just another way for MetLife to waste money?

https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/this-trendy-management-structure-harms-workplace-communication-a-survey-says/91233834 Fully 38 percent of survey respondents said that since their company experienced layoffs, their manager had become less accessible... — read more 

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1vN1ICdB @OP+1vN1ICdB Title: Predictions for 2025? Post Text: What's your prediction for 2025? The more unlikely, the more cred if it comes true. Go. December 3 2025 by Anonymous | 218872 views | 33 reactions (+33/-0) | 41... — read more 

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