Thread regarding PepsiCo Inc. (Pepsi) layoffs

The grass is likely greener on the other side

“I don’t know what your situation was that prompted you to join this horribly managed company but I am guessing had you read this portal you would have stayed far away. I have been in the labor market since the 1970s so I’ve seen a lot. This is by far the most stressful, poorly managed, hostile company I’ve ever been associated with. The current business model is if they can find a way to dump you and replace you with a low paid employee in a third world country- they can and will. The CEO is a slick spin master and will paint a rosy picture for the board of directors and Wall Street on his quarterly “pep” (pun intended) rallies, but he knows all too well this is a sinking ship. They arrogantly overprice their products during a period of economic uncertainty and stress and tell us consumers will su-k it up and pay. Instead of listening to the consumer, they’ll just cut cut cut - head count but not prices. Use this place as a name on your resume and nothing more. Many employers know the terrain in this place is very rough and will look favorably upon anyone who can survive this house of misery. I’m very close to retirement age - months actually - and just biding my time here but even that is becoming unbearable and I may head for the exit early. Good luck. Not always the case but around here the grass is likely greener on the other side.”

Putting it up as it is sound advice to possible newcomers. Source: @3tyv+1ttw3GmP

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I was part of a previous layoff and came out in far greener pastures. However, I could see the handwriting on the wall, as I had been interviewing before the layoffs. I was laid off three days before I put in my two weeks. The grass is greener outside of PEP.

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Post ID: @2cdy+1txNXi2j

It isn't always greener. I left a year ago. I left a dumpster fire and went into an entire industrial warehouse complex fire.

I don't regret leaving PEP, I just found the one place that was worse. Leaving that place now hopefully to a much greener pasture.

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Post ID: @2dum+1txNXi2j

It is greener.. did come at reduction in pay..it did...but adjustments are made and i am able to see what work life balance is. I have no zoom meetings, no conference calls..so to me..that in itself is priceless. No being tied to a laptop all hours or cellphone emails/zoom chats..it truly is fresh green grass field

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Post ID: @1nvc+1txNXi2j

I can honestly say it 100% is. I left earlier this year (on my own) because of a toxic manager, who was not just condescending and pompous, but also did not care anything about what I really wanted to do with my career as long as HIS boxes were getting checked.

Took a job making 20k less a year and couldn't be happier.

Pep is a garbage company.

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Post ID: @1npx+1txNXi2j

Can I get an amen? Say it louder for the people in the back!

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