Weight Watchers hasn't been a "people" company for decades - I worked for them in the early 80's when Jean was still alive after losing 35 pounds in 16 weeks. My meetings were over 100 members and we were free to improvise and create a very special environment they couldn't find anywhere else. The core of the company were the members, NOT the program. The goal of WW Corporate is for people to FAIL at losing weight because that's how they make money, by returning members - not successful ones. I went back to work for them in 2011 as a territory manager assistant - could see the writing on the wall long before Oprah hopped in. Corporate decided to re-distribute the districts and suddenly my district manager was fired in an email - after 4 years, my job went with hers. No thank you for your hard work... nothing (although I believe she did get severance) That's typical business, but WW is NOT a typical business. I'm sorry to those who thought otherwise... WE were there to care for the members.. the company could have cared less about US!
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I totally agree with Raven although my husband worked at the headquarters. He was laid off in the 2008 recession. He worked there for 23 years! He did get severance pay. But to say he was devastated is an understatement! We both worked there in the 1980s and it was a dream place to work. Free healthcare and we all got stock dividends and management knew who u were. We were all like a family.. Once Heinz sold to another company, it was never the same!