This layoff was what I needed to finally get my a-s in gear and start looking for a new job. So thanks for pushing my procrastinating a-s to finally do something useful. Not sure that was your intention, but I will take it.
This is unbearable
The layoffs happened just yesterday, and people are already talking about the next round. Is this really where we are now? Not even a single day can pass without the stress of looming cuts. Not one day. I am starting to hate this place more than I... — read more
NetApp used to be "Best Place to Work"
Man, what has happened to NetApp throughout the years. This place used to be in the top 20 "Best Places to Work" list. What happened to its culture? Bring back Tom Mendoza please!!
Reclassification
I’m QA and my manager sent me invite and gave me two option to move to Dev or take severance package and leave, I’ve choosen to move to Dev but am I safe here
Anything in engineering
Any ideas about 2nd round?
How many were affected in this round?
I can't seem to find a number anywhere. I'm just trying to figure out how bad this round was.
This can't go on much longer
I survived this round, but I don’t feel relieved. Every time there’s a layoff, we lose someone else and their work just gets handed to the rest of us because their position is never backfilled. I think we’re already doing double the work we were a... — read more
Constant “restructuring” = zero leadership vision
Netapp has done “restructurings”, aka layoffs, every few months for the last couple of years, always claiming “we need to realign to priorities.” If a company needs to restructure this frequently, that merely shows you that leadership has zero... — read more
Wake up
It's no wonder the company is laying off "older workers". They are the primary reason that innovation has ceased to exist at the company. Overpaid by any standards ..... playing out the string and hoping to retire before the company figures out... — read more
Older engineers/managers were let go
It seems like the people who had a more than a few years at NetApp were let go. Some teams were reduced a lot, roles in engineering have been switched around. More layoffs are said to come, i’m assuming certain counties in the US have stricter... — read more
Wave 2 is after Thrive.
Do not think you are out of the water. If you manager has assigned you a needs improvement scorecard you will more than likely be part of the second reduction in force. GK/EC said we are moving towards a high performance culture and there will be... — read more
We’re not yet feeling the full impact of the tariffs
When it does hit, things will likely get worse. I’m afraid this may just be the beginning of a real downward spiral. I have no confidence in leadership’s ability to navigate through the storm. In fact, I worry they’ll only make things worse. So even... — read more
I would have volunteered
I'm not posturing or being flippant. I would've absolutely volunteered if they gave me the chance. Why wasn't that an option?
Turn out the lights
If you haven't been riffed you will be soon. The company will be under $50 a share by this time next year and likely bought.
lawyer up people.
I see that 80-90% of those affected are older, with many years of service at NetApp. Looks like ageism to me. Also, if you have disabilities that are visible and obvious could be an ADA lawsuit waiting to happen. NetApp settles. When... — read more
Average age
If you don't work with many older employees you might have seen less of it. It's obviously an ageist layoff. I've been noticing the same thing. Yes, there are a few younger people affected, but I think the average age skews much higher. Which should... — read more
Not too many affected
Am I wrong to assume this round is not that big?
How are they notifying people?
I don't have any 1:1 scheduled... does that mean I'm safe, or are they using email, phone calls, or something else?
Layoffs confirmed
Ex-NetApp from several years back. A dear friend of mine was RIF’d. ATS in the public sector
Layoff today 4/28
Who was impacted, what was your severance and what org did you belong to?
Layoff is 4/28 confirmed.. some employee's have meeting invite first thing tomorrow morning
Layoff is tomorrow... many people all over NetApp have meeting invites 8-9am from their leadership already in their email. They had HR layoff training meeting end of last week. 6-8% hit
Happening Next Week
WARN notices will go out next week. I'm hearing around 6% or so of workforce, which will be labeled as a re-org/restructuring.
Another VP fired?
Heard a VP of one of the cloud teams was fired. Why?
Where is President Cesar, no selfies lately?
I haven't seen recent selfies from President Cesar? What's happening, is he traveling? Or at home, waiting for big layoff?
Senior leaders and managers
When is the layoff?
Seasoned leader lay off details-READ THIS
I was a sales leader for 14 years at NetApp. I was diagnosed with cancer and a month later , I was announced as DM of the half year at sales kickoff. One month after my cancer surgery and was on leave, and a month after I as announced as DM of The... — read more
Stock buybacks, sell buildings, fire employees
One or all of these have to happen. Kurians bonus RSUs will demand it. The only other ways out are bankruptcy or sell the company. In any case NetApp is done.
Tariffs will impact US because we don’t produce hardware here
Are any other client executives worried that tariffs will affect our hardware sales? I don’t believe any of our boxes are assembled or manufactured in USA.
1000 jobs per $1 stock declind
That is the metric. 8000 jobs will be sacrificed today to keep King Kurian rich.
Cesar selling shares before Q4
Cesar sold close to 20,000 shares on Friday and reduced his position. What does he know? 🤔💭 He only had two sales last calendar year. #OneTeam 👍
NetApp Career's Page Has Removed All US Openings
Could be an error, but it appears that all US-based job openings have been removed from the NetApp careers site.
All roads point to April
Organizational preparation is underway with cuts expected in April. Latest would be middle May.
Put in my notice this week
Not surprised this place is circling the drain - promotions go to the boss’s nephew while actual talent walks. If you’re waiting for a turnaround, don’t. The writing’s been on the wall for years.
Going out of busoness sale
Stock price is cratering and it won't be long before the cuts accelerate. I one heard Henri say he'd rather be a 5000 person company that owns 80 percent of the market rather than a 10000 person company that owns 20 percent. The company no longer... — read more
Prod re-org again
Why is there another product team re-org? The reasons given don’t make sense. Is it another prelude to layoffs?