I hear there might be layoffs this week, I become hopeful I'll be among the lucky ones to get a paid ticket out of this place. Long gone are the days when I was worried about layoffs. You know, the days when we were actually a good company nobody would want to leave. Now most of us can't wait to get out.
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In the end we are all just a GPID in a database. Sad but true. We stopped being loyal when the company stopped being loyal. Time to move on...life is too short.
I’m 52 and close to 30 years in. I wish I could volunteer for severance.
@bt VRP's did not go out to all groups.
Remember, remember the fifth of November
@bp VRPs already went out. This go around won’t be voluntary
If they would open it for people to volunteer. I am sure there would be plenty of takers. Probably even more than needed. And people who want to stay would be spared. Win-win for everyone.
@a7 family and friends will always be there for you. Work is work - the friends you made here will always continue to love and support you, no matter how layoffs turn out.
Certain teams it always falls on week 4 which would be this week. And in the past they send the WFH email out around 4:30 pm on Monday. So we shall see.
Also hearing this week or next. Been through many of these and it’s not fun. Hopefully survive another round
Initially didn’t believe people want to be laid off. During smiles week I was flabbergasted at a party when my long lost coworkers were praying for the day their number is called.
How are you all finding out about layoffs in the next few weeks? I believe plant closings will continue.
Same. Do I want to lose my job? No. Do I want to have to enter the he-l of looking for another one? Also no. But the frustration of watching what's happening here and the absurdity of how painful it is to accomplish anything has made getting laid off a welcome option. I'm really hoping to be on the next list despite the headaches it would cause. Best of luck to everyone, whatever that looks like for you.
@a7 For your sake I hope that's sarcasm.
@OP i did the same a few years ago. Turns out I (we) are just a GPID in a database. Whatever happens DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY.
Biggest change for me was missing the people....work is work....just pick it up in whatever industry you can.
Gone are the days of corporate loyalty....just do you job and enjoy your family.
It is my identity working here. If I lost my job here I would be sui-idal and feel like I let my entire family down. I would never hurt myself because that would hurt my family. I don’t want to lose my job. PepsiCo is all I’ve ever known.