To Jimmy B who said “Its never feels good to be told the company feels it is better off without you.” Let me tell you firsthand what it feels like. It’s like having your testicles kicked up through the roof of your mouth. In fact if given a choice I... — read more 

Remember Colombia has a Free Trade Agreement (TLC) with USA and Uruguay doesn't.

AFAIK, remote workers.

Another poster said this past Friday they could confirm there were more layoffs, but no more information. Can anyone else confirm this? Which location? Were you or do you know any of the people laid off on Friday?

http://www.worldfolio.co.uk/region/south-america/uruguay/jean-shaw-sabre-global-customer-support También: "Además confirma nuestro compromiso como firma empleadora en el país generando en estas nuevas oficinas oportunidades profesionales en las áreas... — read more 

“The world class service provided speaks of Sabre’s commitment and investment in Uruguay." - Jean Shaw

perhaps Amadeus?

Wanted to know what sort of companies hire ex-Sabre employees. Not sure of companies which hire people with experience in aviation IT and Airline Operations. Please advise!

Any updates on which offices or groups got hit today?

Following up on my post immediately below, two kinds of people at Sabre I won't miss. 1) People who've spent millions (millions!) of dollars in the past few years on hardware and third-party software "solutions" based on sales pitches and free trips... — read more 

For those of you who were not laid off telling those of us who were laid off how to feel, f*** off. If you have the courage, tell that to your co-workers who were laid off, face-to-face, where your words might have some meaning. People post here... — read more 

First I'd like to say I am sorry for those of you who were laid-off and wanted to stay. Its never feels good to be told the company feels it is better off without you. Your experience and dedication can't be replaced, no matter what the company... — read more 

In what Center Was that layoff?

Some really good people was fired today. So again - date from one of previous posts was correct...

Thought it was funny how we got a message about ethical behavior yet Sabre won't have the decency to issue A WARN notice but would rather use sleight of hand to avoid bad press

Are high performers, who are compensated more than the average for their pay grade, targeted for layoff in order to achieve short term cost savings despite, or because of, their high performance? If true then the future looks grim for those who stay... — read more 

I understand that MVD is expensive now...but can they move EVERY BU to Cali? How will they get the expertise? They can reduce it at a minimum, bit can't believe they will close. And(probably) no one will move to Cali to save the company's money. BLR... — read more 

Cali, zonamerica is building a bigger complex than the one they have in MVD. Google it easy to find.

Where in Colombia.

Sabre started hiring in Colombia, this info comes from a VERY truthful source. It is has become way too expensive for Sabre to keep the move folks. Imagine salaries have doubled in the last 7 years.

The next layoff will most likely be corporate folks. TN and Technology have already been hit. I don't know if AS was ever hit yet. The next to get his is corp (HR, Finance, etc.). Don't know the official date, but my guess would be the march date. I... — read more 

HR in BLR were in meeting rooms more than usual today. Also in the evening some gift wrapped boxes arrived. If anyone has good information please share. Ignorance is not bliss in this case.

In MVD theres a strange vibe going on again and all HR people are on a meeting... so maybe tomorrow some of us will get the boot!

I read in one of the posts that Jan17 and Feb7 are the next days. Anyone has any information on this? In BLR office mails coming from admin,HR have reduced substantially over the week.

Organizations are ALWAYS required to follow a bell curve when it comes to ratings. HR may label it using some other "politically correct" word but in the end, it's still a bell curve.

There won't be a mass exodus. Most people that still have jobs need those jobs - no reason to leave.

They had better start paying VCP in stock if they want their best people to stay until the IPO or after. There will probably be a mass exodus soon, before the IPO, unless people have a reason to stay.

We all signed up for this voluntarily - working for Sabre. You think there is a better corporate job out there that you'll be safe from lay-offs? Maybe, maybe not. The point - right, wrong, or indifferent, lay-offs are the norm in the corporate... — read more 

Hi guys, I've worked so but, but so hard, to get my ass fired, for years in fact, but to no avail... how sad ! I don't want to wait until March and the next purge. So, I think I'll open the door and walk away one of these days... GLTA, see ya !

By bringing in former Continental chairman and ultra agressive CEO Larry Kellner as Sabre chairman, and installing our beloved Tom Klein as the new CEO, we are is signaling that a mega move will be taken, we all know it's an IPO, this will happen... — read more 

"US Airways’ lawsuit accuses Sabre of using its “massive power” over airlines to maintain “antiquated and inefficient technology, to preserve its supra-competitive booking fees and to harm competition.” It charges that Sabre conspired with Travelport... — read more 

I do think there will be a very high number of people that leave after March 15, as after that date, people who have been on pins and needles will have the last excuse to stick around go away. I don't think anyone should feel safe or comfortable.

I wonder how many people plan to jump from the ship immediately after receiving VCP? Would anyone worth keeping plan to stay? There's probably plenty of other sea worthy ships to jump to.

All of the layoffs are a direct result of Silver Lake Partners and TPG Capital, the owners of Sabre, wanting to take the company public. If the numbers are good in 1st and 2nd quarter 2014, the company will be taken public in the 3rd quarter 2014... — read more 

You are also 44 times more likely to be violently killed in Colombia, 19 times more likely to robbed, likelihood of contracting an infectious disease is 2.2 times higher while life expectancy in Uruguay is three year more if compared to Colombia... — read more 

The feedback on your DPM should Never come as a surprise to an employee. If you are not performing well then you should have been told so during the year. You and your manager should make adjustments so that you are successful. iMO - any manager that... — read more 

There's been so many stupid town halls, I think we should demand a Town Hall where straight answers are given as to whether they are planning to shut us down or not. I believe we're owed that much.

It should be one hell of a VCP if they want us to forget all of the people they fired... My manager once said our group was on the safe side until 2015, on that moment none of us paid attention to that but it makes sense if they want to move... — read more 

http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_countries_result.jsp?country1=Colombia&country2=Uruguay Indices Difference Info Consumer Prices in Uruguay are 53.33% higher than in Colombia Consumer Prices Including Rent in Uruguay are 57.04% higher... — read more