Good times on repeat

I left NTAP because the culture there is long dead. They are not the NetApp they were 5 years ago. After 3 layoffs, the atmosphere on the RTP campus is melancholy and abysmal. I could not be any more happy to be out of there and at a company that... — read more 

Our VP called for entire team meeting this morning in RTP, March 1. 25 people. He asked for everyone to be there in person. Plus, he was on linkedin updating his information yesterday. It's not looking good. Good luck everyone!!!

Confirmed with a VP in engineering that hardware group will take a hit. There is a big push now within NetApp is leveraging whitebox / ODM solutions. Just look at Solidfire -- someone else's hardware!

Everyone I'm talking to in Sunnyvale saw it coming and is pretty happy. They're glad that they slow rolled it and got the severance. It's like a double blessing -- long lead time on the layoff and two months paid leave.

More than 10 conference rooms in Wichita are reserved from 8am to 1pm CST. This is horrible!!

Everyone remaining here with us has the imperative to MAKE THIS WORTH IT. We can either continue to spend too much money, give shit away for free and thoughtlessly throw around money OR everyone can take a long hard look on their effect on the... — read more 

I am currently watching people walk out with all their stuff. This is a sad day for NetApp. Best of luck to everyone.

Team, Today, we will begin notifying employees who will be impacted by the global restructuring we announced on February 17. Most of the impacted employees will be notified over the next 24 hours. However, in parts of EMEA and APAC, the restructuring... — read more 

What is the package they are offering? How may weeks per year if service? Do they carry you on payroll for a while? Any details?

Show starts Tuesday morning PTC. Good Luck everyone. Congrats to those who get the deal.

Do you know if functions supporting sales will be affected by this round of layoffs? I hear rumors. Thank you.

Confirmed with a VP in engineering that hardware group will take a hit. There is a big push now within NetApp is leveraging whitebox / ODM solutions. Just look at Solidfire -- someone else's hardware!

In fact most knowledgeable hiring managers will question if you were somehow part of the well known problems that brought NetApp to the sad place it now exists. Since the introduction on Clustered ONTAP I had customers asking if they could just stay... — read more 

I cleaned out my desk on Friday and am not coming back in until I know that NetApp has a permanent place for me and several of the other members of my team. I've got several interviews in process with one "sure thing" nailed down. Thanks to everyone... — read more 

After running into a friend and member of management out having some drinks with friends I have learned NetApp now has level 1 working/being dispatched most cases leaving level 2 with only escalations. Doing the math - support will be taking a heavy... — read more 

There have been stealthy layoffs happening since Wednesday with the big one coming on Tuesday.

Good luck everybody...

The Main NetApp Layoffs thread: @G0S0W9C

Coming to work everyday is like living a bad dream..... No official updates yet. I dont really understand what he was meaning when he said "This is going to be very transparent and professional this time around".... What the heck, people have been... — read more 

I heard from multiple sources that a couple managers in support were escorted out today in Wichita. Has the bloodbath started?

Getting rid of perks is not the answer to keeping jobs. There is a fundamental issue with the core of this company. This won't be the last round of layoffs. I'd expect another one same time next year, if not later this year, because as the company is... — read more 

I left a few months back and now use Amazon aws on a daily basis. There is no comparison to an on premise solution. For 80% of the workloads, Amazon beats anything on prem in terms of delivery time and if you are careful cost. This is one of those... — read more 

Here is a collection of previous posts on this topic: WARN requires 60 notice or 60 days pay in lieu of notice Post Link: @2RUr+CY1FLuD I am receiving the 60 days pay plus health insurance in lieu of notice. Post Link: @41pU+BMpdmxF If... — read more 

Q4 end is 4/30. 4/30 - 3/1 = 61 days. If they send out the notices on 3/1, this would give everyone full benefits (not just partial month), provide 60 days of termination notice before Q4 end, and also would fall within what GK promised the market on... — read more 

May the odds be in your favor!

Check out this post (on this NetApp page on layoffs.com) - it was posted on 1/28/2016 and it states that a 15% reduction is coming - many of us knew this - here is the link: @FFW9gVo

About three weeks ago, a recruiter told me that "at least a 10% layoff" would be announced on the same day they reported earnings. I have no idea how he knew that, but he was spot on.

Nutanix has been poaching from West Coast sales. They pay each employee $7,500 per placement.

I am sorry that you have to go through another round of job cuts - I am not with NetApp any more but I was a contractor there a few years back and I truly liked the team overall. I had a chance to convert to FT, but I always felt that the product was... — read more 

Too many bosses, redundant layers of management, decision making paralysis - what can you expect? Layoffs will continue forever here, really I do not see any bright future and will be moving on on my own... Good times are over, you can save that free... — read more 

On February 17, 2016, NetApp, Inc. (the "Company") committed to a restructuring and reduction in workforce to streamline its core business and reduce operating expenses. In connection with these actions, the Company expects to reduce its worldwide... — read more 

12% of workforce, charge of $60m-$70m. Most done in fiscal Q4 (Feb-Apr) https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1002047/000110262416002144/netapp8k.htm

Management is going through what is being called a "transformation" exercise. Should be completed by end of February. Expect to see big changes in sales (different ways to experience sales and support depending on how much you're willing to spend)... — read more