Thread regarding Walmart layoffs

"How to spot an upcoming layoff?" or "How I learned to observe the Melissa Drive Warehouse"

In the past Walmart has leased space on Melissa Dr. in a warehouse during large scale layoffs. One could easily swing by and observe activity there. In the past members of HR, benefits, and Challenge Gray & Christmas were posted up there.

After the actual layoff meeting you were told to go by that location to learn about benefits, etc. I believe small scale impacts don't utilize that building.

The layoff conversation definitely lasts no more than 15 minutes. Just ask for the folder and leave. Also you no longer get "walked out" as people claim. You simply turn in your badge, computer, etc and leave.

The funny thing about a HO layoff is that unless you're truly a low performer, you have a good chance of getting another role within 60 days, since the company historically got back to positive headcount rather quickly. At the end of the day, its a job and not a family.

You should never value yourself on something so fragile as a specific job. There is life after Walmart. It is not indentured servitude. You have choices.

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Yes it is hard to get back in. Tibby did it once because of good ol boy system . Those days are over. But anyone you know who made it back in probably has some nasty dirt on someone or again... good ol boy system. Which is not for minorities here

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Post ID: @1zts+Rmlh9yw

I disagree that it’s fairly easy to get back in at the HO once you’ve been laid off. I know of only 2-3 people who have done so within the 60 days. Most apply for everything they can in those 60 days. Even years later, it’s hard to get back in.

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Post ID: @1fkn+Rmlh9yw

"At the end of the day, its a job and not a family."

So many people at WMT miss this. This isn't a family, no matter how much the culture warriors and management try and push that narrative. This is the THE fortune 1 company, Your relationship to the company is transactional and you exist to provide wealth to the shareholders, namely, the Walton family. Your time in the working world is very finite too. Squeeze as much money out of them as you possibly can and don't be surprised when your area gets hit.

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Post ID: @1rcz+Rmlh9yw

Yes we do have choices but we also have preferences.

My preference is to keep my job.

Not sure if WM can cater to this preference.

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