It’s crazy that some folks have been at TD for a decade and still don't know how to or bother to do their jobs. They ignore meetings and take forever to respond to emails, if they don't outright ignore them as well. Meanwhile, the rest of us have to... — read more
Clueless ELT and suffering employees
This ELT is purely a management graduates who are taking actions by the books and has no clue about the company’s vision. Picked up the buzz word AI and now attached it to company’s agenda. Innovation is a joke right now.
Come on!
What are they waiting for? Bring that list out so we can pack our bags. The anxiety this is causing me is unbearable.
I’m hoping I will be laid off this coming round
I don’t have another job lined up. I have some savings, and getting the package would allow me to have a few months off. I'll just give myself a break and then start looking for a job. I just know that I can’t stay here anymore. Working in a company... — read more
10 days to go!
I’m beginning to feel some kind of way.
The list is loooong
Shhhh 😲 Don’t tell anyone A few surprises 🫢 We will be alright
Welcome to October
Welcome to the month when layoffs will formally begin. For all those who are lucky to be laid off, congratulations, it’s only up from here. For those who will get to stay, sorry you missed the severance and you’re stuck with a job you don’t like... — read more
The Dead Wood always floats at Teradata
It will not be surprising with another round of riffs looming that the dead wood will again survive what now is as an annual event. The leadership and those favoured will once again have shed their responsibility to employees and clients through... — read more
Your experiences with job hunting?
I’ve been trying for a while now. Wanted to be ahead of layoffs and the TD decline. It’s really not good out there these days. I got only two offers for the past three months, and both were worse compared to what I have here. What are your... — read more
5 ways to get ready for October 14
While we wait for Oct 14, do the following Update your resume and LinkedIn profile Make sure your resume is current with your latest accomplishments, skills, and responsibilities. Polish your LinkedIn profile and expand your professional... — read more
Is 10/14 confirmed?
Rumors about upcoming layoffs have been around for a while. Do we finally have a date?
Still Working at Teradata?
If so, why? It’s a miserable place, revenue is shrinking, competitors are taking your customers, the ELT sits around calculating how many to RIF in order to make their OI target and bonus, and the CEO says the strategy is working. The longer you... — read more
Standing room only
I see it's a packed house at ImPossible this year. Teradata folks standing around talking to... Teradata folks. While re, re, re posting any picture that has a human in it on linkedin. Sad, sad, sad and again, nil point to Marketing genius and the... — read more
Wellness “ Embracing Change”?
As soon as I saw these 2 sessions, I knew the end was near. They are planning for a soft landing. Bring it on! Change is coming.
Too long
This layoffs is taking too long. No one knows anything. What are they waiting for?
Updates?
Certainly there must be more information, rumors, or opinions. Share.
No more layoffs?
I feel like everyone has moved on from the news of pending layoffs. Suddenly lots of people are taking vacations (probably their last before they are laid off). The anxiety is down. We are all waiting for layoffs. Can’t wait to see the 15 minute hr... — read more
The modern world of data and AI needs a new approach to data warehousing explains Teradata CEO
https://itwire.com/business-it-news/data/the-modern-world-of-data-and-ai-needs-a-new-approach-to-data-warehousing-explains-teradata-ceo.html The modern world of data and AI needs a new approach to data warehousing explains Teradata CEO Monday, 09... — read more
Splurge before Layoffs
Possible! events in EU/US/APJ. CxO travel across the world. And then Headquarter ‘celebration event’( Google general availability ). Very insensitive to celebrate with folks that you are letting go shortly
Possible 2024
From 7 Possible events "We're going to the customer all over the world" to 2 this year. Besides being the WORST name for an event ever, now the rumors are that trouble is brewing regarding attendees and no customers want to agree to speak.
No update on layoffs?
Looks like nobody has inside info on any supposed upcoming layoffs….
On how to save/improve Teradata
Delist from the Stock Exchange Open the company’s capital and board to Microsoft, Google, Apple, etc. Rejuvenate the workforce. Clean the product and customer portfolios: discontinue non-differentiated functionalities and low-value... — read more
Curious About Your Thoughts— What Actions Would You Take?
If you could implement any change at TD, what specific strategies or initiatives would you introduce to significantly enhance our business performance and better align with our company goals?
Next week!
My hope for the coming week are the following: The redundancy list becomes available Severance terms and conditions are made available Make the last day of affected employees sooner than later. We have dependents, this period of not... — read more
Redundancy List?
When will the redundancy list be shared? This uncertainty is negatively impacting productivity. Also it will be nice to understand what a severance package can look like. For those who have been through layoffs with Teradata, what was the severance... — read more
Are you also hoping to be laid off?
This has become the most depressing place. I’ve recently started looking for another job. If it all works out as I hope, being simultaneously laid off would be a win-win.
Rookie CEO Works From Home?
Our $15M Man does not even work from HQ? Are you kidding me?
Now we're being told to not be so negative
Managers are calling staff and telling them to cheer up and stop being negative about the product/culture. Is this the new mandate being handed down? We've got a cr-p product, our processes are cumbersome and it takes ages to get a response back to... — read more
SM - The Ryan Leaf of the Analytics Industry
The last time a San Diego organization had a bust this big was when the Chargers put their money and faith in a rookie quarterback. Teradata’s rookie CEO is as big a bust. All we got was DEI, RIFs, and declining revenue. At least Leaf moved to San... — read more
Time to leave
By now, if you’re not even applying for new jobs, you’re intentionally choosing to ignore what’s going on. Don't do that to yourself or your family, because you're guaranteed to find the rug pulled from underneath you. Stay alert and be ready to move... — read more
Another customer moving to Databricks
Today my major customer announced they were moving to Databricks. There are nine months until the renewal date and that is their target. I am now assuming this will put me on the local Redundancy list. Just sit and watch and wait it out.
Refocus, Please... Revenue Should Be the Priority, Not DEI Distractions
Why is it that our company appears to be more focused on DEI initiatives than on what actually drives a business—generating revenue? Don’t get me wrong, diversity, equity, and inclusion are important, but when it starts to feel like the primary focus... — read more
Exit Interviews, Surveys, and Collecting your personal data
Start at 15:56 to hear what information they are gathering about you during exit and ongoing surveys when you won't put the information in Workday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd8rp3uPOvg
TD is such a toxic workplace
Even when we ignore constant layoffs, the work environment has become unbearable. The work drama never stops. The management is, mildly put, clicky and treats everybody outside of their inner circle poorly. The rest of us are not treated like human... — read more
SM Raked in $15M for What???
This is insane. Average workers making $100-200K get laid off to pay SM this much? As Chief Executive Officer at TERADATA CORP, Stephen McMillan made $14,732,749 in total compensation. Of this total $800,000 was received as a salary, $950,000 was... — read more
Can the Top 10% take a 10% pay cut and stay committed without selling their stocks?
Can the Top 10% of the highest paid workforce at Teradata take a 10% pay cut and stay committed without selling their stocks?
I’m not committing
Let them figure out first who they are going to lay off. Then I’ll wait to see if they come up with the strategy that can save TD. By the time I can actually consider committing, I would have probably found another job and be gone from here for good... — read more
Voluntary Redundancy?
Why don’t they ask people to volunteer to leave with an agreed severance?
What idi*t asked about WFH?
And of course it would have to be the last question of the call.... to finish, so to say, on a very positive note... smells HR all over it...