I see a lot of rumors here and elsewhere about the future of remote work. I was recently given remote status and was planning on moving out of a hub. My director and sr director were fine with it. Does anyone have any information on the future of... — read more 

Management keeps hammering “do more with less” like it’s a pep talk, but all it does is make people tired, frustrated, and resentful. I’ve stopped pretending I can keep up with it and I feel bad for those who're still trying. It's not as if it'll do... — read more 

Any gossips around PEC India visit, I heard lot of Senior Leaders are traveling to India.

Rumor is September is reorganize / layoff time. Only 2 Fridays left in September and everyone knows the announcements come on Friday. Wondering if the Elliot intervention has put the the breaks on the PepsiCo plans? Hmmm?

This is the performance of PEP's management: PEP YTD return of (- 2%) SP500 is +12%, PEP 1-Year Return of (-15%) SP500 is +18% , PEP 3-Year Return of (-8%) SP500 is 62% !!!! Gross incompetence doesn't even begin to describe this. They have... — read more 

Every time a new manager shows up, they seem to invent a new layer of bureaucracy to prove they’re adding value. What it means in reality is endless forms, meetings, and progress reports that make the actual work harder to do. Simplicity is a foreign... — read more 

After the latest round, can we hope to be layoff-less for a while, or is that just too much to ask?

Anyone know what this is? Is Tracy the only 1NA location? Is this related to the restructure rumors for Sep/Oct?

The worst my manager ever did was ignore a serious issue I flagged for weeks, then acted surprised when it blew up and blamed me. It was infuriating to watch someone dodge responsibility while making my life harder.

Major shake up in R&D leadership. Announcements sent on a Friday afternoon. So many things going on.

I was hired as a campus recruit and designated as an SDL. I'm officially done, and leaving felt amazing. The 18-month rotation wasn't terrible, but managing sales reps and meeting the demands of major customers like Walmart and Kroger was relentless... — read more 

With Elliott $4bn stake in PepsiCo. They're coming with changes. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elliott-management-plans-activist-campaign-113341334.html Their history.... Elliott takes activist stakes in companies to push for operational... — read more 

At least it's not just us.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/31/pepsico-to-cut-83-jobs-at-detroit-facility-heres-why/

The VRP rumors continue to fly. August has come and went with no news. If it is going to be offered the timing will be different, probably offer on Christmas Day or the day before as a early Christmas present

I’ve been looking for a new job for a while, and every time I get to the final interview, I get rejected. It’s mentally draining and discouraging. After so many close calls, it’s hard to stay motivated or maintain any sense of confidence. It's... — read more 

Long Time Employee. Got moved to the MTL role. I was constantly asked what I need for support. I don't have the ability to articulate what I needed when we are so damn low paying, and nobody wants to do our jobs. The beverage portfolio is so many... — read more 

Shocked! No posts on the Celsius news. Great things for Pep. A lot of $$$$$ spent on this deal and giving away Rockstar?

https://www.newsweek.com/florida-h1b-visa-ron-desantis-2119998

Just getting through the day any way you can doesn’t mean you’re lazy. Constant stress and endless expectations grind you down until even simple tasks feel impossible. It’s the environment wearing you out, not your drive. If there’s a chance to step... — read more 

In September there will a massive change in S&T - layoffs… Data Product Management teams and DPA will combine which will create layoffs… others will be affected… hold on to your butts..

The worst of all the jobs I had.

Another senior exec jumping ship and leaving the company. Do they know something we don’t?

Ok so I'm in severance after thankfully being offered the vrp. I just received a notice from fidelity that the took an overpayment from my hsa in the amount of 37.11. Call if you did not authorize this. Some to both fidelity and pay and benefits... — read more 

One of the biggest issues is the lack of any real vision from the top. Without a clear direction, it’s no wonder people are frustrated. If there is a plan, it’s barely visible and poorly shared, leaving everyone unsure about the future.

He did a great job ruining Target, maybe PEP can hire him back https://nypost.com/2025/08/20/business/target-ceo-brian-cornell-steps-down-after-10-years-as-retailer-fights-to-reverse-sliding-sales/

I’ve been through a dozen rounds of layoffs and watched almost every manager and teammate I knew disappear. The company feels completely different now, almost unrecognizable. It’s strange being one of the few left and sometimes I wonder if I'm really... — read more 

"It's not clear what an activist might be looking to do with PepsiCo (PEP), though they may want the company to split up or maybe the board may need an overhaul, Bilson speculated." This is what lots of bad management gets you...I think it's pretty... — read more 

Another Ultra-Processed Food Warning.. https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/cutting-one-food-type-could-nearly-double-weight-loss-study-suggests

No discrimination or racism. Just facts… https://m.economictimes.com/nri/work/big-tech-companies-accused-of-bending-h-1b-rules-with-job-listings/amp_articleshow/123342770.cms

Am I wrong about this? It feels like small groups keep getting let go quietly, as if no one should notice. Or is this just a fluke, and I’m reading too much into it?

How is PepsiCo actually leveraging AI in its operations and strategy? I’ve been seeing multiple LinkedIn posts from company leaders talking about AI, but I’m curious — is this primarily marketing, or is there real substance behind it in terms of... — read more 

Notice every time you post something about H-1-Bs on this site, thelayoff.com removes the postings. Makes me believe this group running this site are H-1-Bs and don’t want any topics/news related to H-1-Bs to be exposed here. Not truly a freedom of... — read more 

I’ve been thinking about mine more lately, maybe switching fields, taking some certifications, or starting something on the side. Considering everything that happened in the last few years, you never know anymore if you're safe or not. Better to be... — read more 

Did I hear it right? DPA is going to D.Dohnalik?

Time for PepsiCo to pay the piper… https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fda-targeting-orange-juice-why-170413306.html

I still show up, do what I have to, but the fire’s long gone. This place put it out years ago. I'm now just counting down the days and trying not to burn out before the finish line.

Curious to hear others’ thoughts. Here’s what I’ve personally observed and feel needs to be said: 1. Lack of Transparency and Consistency Across Teams Leadership often isn’t transparent, and policies seem to shift depending on who you report to. For... — read more 

There’s no real creditable chat on this site about layoffs. No field gossip about layoffs. Don’t think there’s any layoffs coming in the immediate future so I think everyone can relax and take a breath for a while. There will come a day but not... — read more