West Virginia Coal Mines not interested in hiring constant complainers like layed-off Target workers for Coal Minner jobs.

💥 “Too many layers. Too much overlap.” That’s the official reason Target just gave for cutting 1,800 corporate jobs — right before the holidays. Let’s call it what it is: A corporate hangover from years of over-hiring, over-layering, and... — read more 

From a former Target executive https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherwalton/2025/11/03/target-is-acting-like-a-company-preparing-for-acquisition/

I found out I was already near the top of the pay range for my level, and that probably sealed my fate. There are plenty of people making less, so keeping them was the easier call. Just putting that out there for anyone wondering how they decided who... — read more 

Layoffs hit Amazon, UPS, Target, and more — but it has little to do with AI Even perceived winners in the AI-fueled economy, like Meta, have recently announced workforce... — read more 

I wasn’t laid off but I’m over Target. My 7 year old could run the company better than their current leadership team at the moment. Everything feels messy and too much uncertainty. It doesn’t align with my values and I almost wish I was laid off. How... — read more 

I am recently retired from your largest competitor (you can figure that out) after 40 years that saw our company go from the Stone Age to the dominant retailer in the World. I still follow the retail business closely, and indeed these are changing... — read more 

Does anyone have actual info on if there will be more layoffs this spring? What would be the purpose of a two wave layoff? Why not one fell swoop?

…what’s your plan now? Are you taking some time or are you jumping into a job search? What are you doing with your free time?

If you want to feel sick read the linkedin posts of any marketing or merchandising leader. They congratulate each other for doing their jobs and agencies bootlick using only Target-approved words like "joy!" "More Joy!". The products and stores look... — read more 

Someone in my dept had a planned retirement date in September that for some unknown reason was extended. We even had a retirement party for them two weeks ago. Then on layoff day, we received a farewell email from them and they began their email... — read more 

Some of these numbers are honestly shocking. I figured we’d be near the top of the list, but we’re not even close compared to a few others. Either way, it’s not a good sign for the job... — read more 

The layoffs were in the works for months and the execs certainly knew about it. And yet, Prat and Rick still decided to call us all back to the office on their arbitrary timeline, upend our lives and schedules, and scramble for desk space. All to lay... — read more 

Long story short, I'm an L4 - Community, Gender-Expansive, Kinship - Analyst. Thankfully, I survived the blood bath and still have my job. Does anyone know what the implications are for the bonuses? Are we still going to get the full amount or are... — read more 

If you were one of the people that did download the list, I received an email from Cybersecurity letting me know I broke policy by accessing sensitive information. They only asked to respond back to confirm any copies have been deleted, and if you... — read more 

Had a momentary blip of increase and has lost 1.50 since the announcement.

For those of us impacted this week, does Target have any track record of negotiating severance?

All the 40+ middle managers survived while most L2s and some L4s in my department got the axe. How did your department fair?

None of the H1Bs were fired in my group, how about your group. sure seems like companies should layoff the H1Bs before US citizens, for a US based company.

Did anyone else get laid off while on maternity leave? Do you know how it’s impacted? HR was no help in getting clarity before I lost access to my email, etc. on Tuesday. I’ve only been on leave for 3 weeks, so not sure if there are legal... — read more 

I don’t think that this is the end of the layoffs and I don’t want to stick around and be exploited by taking on the workload of the people who were laid off while having to fake being grateful about it. I want to know if it’s feasible to ask HR if... — read more 

I can’t live in fear till January and work like a dog every day. Sick and tired of training TII knowing that they will take my job. We can’t f*cking accelerate if half my team including some high performers are laid off (probably because they were... — read more 

First, I am sad to hear about the extensive layoffs at Target. After reading these posts it seems like half your company walks around with rainbow mohawks. If you would just concentrate on selling what people want in a clean store you should be able... — read more 

Your leader knew and did not tell you sooner. The person who shook your hand and smiled at you in the elevator knew and didnt tell you sooner. The Meetings you were not invited to was not coincidence but deliberate. The Conference you went to... — read more 

When they asked remote employees to move back were you offered moving assistance and what did that look like? Survived yesterday but still anxious about a RTO mandate

Beneath the glossy aesthetics of Minneapolis HQ lay an unspoken code: all loyalty was transient; promotions a promise easily retracted. Only the strongest, most adaptable team members remained, standing in solemn salute at the corporate... — read more 

I don't think that man is going to turn around Target. "I just watched 5 with Fiddelke: A Target Conversation" And it pi---s me off. I thought Cephas or Ashley Petzold ( She left Target in 2024) would be a good options for CEO. But No. Please keep... — read more 

hope this song helps a little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj1dd0Kcq8A

Here is what I captured in our threads over last two days, I hope this helps somebody: ===== A. Technology, Engineering, and Cybersecurity ===== "They are laying off tons of Cyber Security employees at the moment." (@c6+1k8nb9xqa) "TES is... — read more 

Thought layoffs were supposed to be good for the share price. Guess we did it all for nothing 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

Anyone else noticing this and is it normal for this time of year? I've received something biweekly for months, except lately. I'm wondering if this means anything.

The layoff leaders today are Paramount Pictures & CBS - a big carnage over there with 2k laid off, they are much smaller than us: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k8s207c8 Linked: @OP+1k8s207c8

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Curious if it’s the standard 6 weeks + 1 week per year of service or something more generous due to the sheer scale of this round?

Anyone here thinking about leaving if you survived yesterday? Would it be wise to keep eyes open for new opportunities?

I heard they got 90 days and will be paid until 1/26. I feel like we got sc--wed. I bet their severance packages were more generous as well. Let’s stop acting like these leaders and TGT actuallly cares. Amazon is supposed to be more brutal and not... — read more 

Honestly, it's so fake but whatever.

How exactly are they supposed to continue functioning?

someone posted the other day that rick gomez was part of the cuts. Vendor community just recieved an email from him about Moving forward at Target