I opted into the VBO and other than the automated email to check my system info/equipment return, I have not heard a word on next steps and timeline for separation agreement. Anyone else?

Do we know if the Layoff Severance will be the same as VBO.? Think there is any chance we could get 3 weeks like WBD?

Last year, Skydance gifted us PTO for the last week of 2025 (Dec 24th - Jan 2nd). They posted it on Murray (now Navigator) on November 10th, and it might have been announced up to a week earlier. With no such news so far, should we expect not to get... — read more 

Restarting a thread where we strictly focus on sharing info. Please be kind to your colleagues during this stressful time and let’s stay focused unlike in the other thread. I can confirm that SVPs were asked to make lists last Monday These lists... — read more 

Rebooting DC Universe again!!

I have heard if you get laid off after the new year and before the stip is normally paid out (feb-march), you'll still get your STIP. But what if you resign?

Union employees were given only their contractual number of weeks per year in the recent VBO. It's obvious management wasn't serious about the incentive. Why make the offer, when a similar layoff would also include the ability to apply for... — read more 

I’ve heard 10% cut across the board on this site. Is that true or will some departments get hit more than others?

Best wishes for everyone that accepted the VBO. A new season starts tomorrow for all of us.

Is it just me or is it overkill with all the reminder emails. Do we think that means the numbers of people completing the form are just low overall? Or not enough people accepted or what’s going on. Maybe too many people are just leaving it blank... — read more 

Imagine ARC worked with you for 20 years, watched you take care of your significant other pass away, hire a new DR to deliver the layoff news ruining the new person's nervous system along the way. Then gaslighting like they didnt place you on the... — read more 

Those of you with high pay...I'd start saving, folks!

I'm not sure how I'd deal with that. That's my main driver in saying yes.

Got to know today that VP's were notified with getting the list of people with 10% reduction target across each verticals of streaming. These layoff would be announced by late November or Early December. Also layoff would be global regardless of... — read more 

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/disney-layoffs-thousands-expected-1236938144/ Check the last section near the end of this article.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj1dd0Kcq8A

If you take the package but put in for LTD when you filled out your medical for 2027 how does that work? Would you be eligible while you are being paid out if something happens or will the company stop that benefit.

Any idea if the VBO offer we received would be the same as layoffs?

My app stopped working and when I sign out and back in it tells me to sign up for a subscription. Still have access to the computer for now but I think I might be getting let go. :(

Can anyone explain how a 3 year ban on working for Skydance after a buyout serves the best interest of the company? It seems like they wouldn't offer you work unless they needed your skills. So why would they impose this ban?

Curious if severance is paid out in one lump sum. And if not, is the COBRA subsidy the full severance period?

My impression thus far is that

So you'll double your salary? I've heard from first round, this was explicitly prohibited. Can anyone confirm or deny?

https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-streaming-tv-jb-perrette-executives-hbo-max-paramount-plus-1237208903/ basically HBO execs P teams folded mostly into them - for now lol

I'd give anything to be in your shoes. Anything.

Skydance is introducing a mandatory 5-day return-to-office policy while offering voluntary buyouts to eligible employees following its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros... — read more 

George Cheeks structure from Deadline is pretty clear who is in charge of major divisions across strategy comms marketing etc.. has anyone heard anything about Paramount Streaming and HBOM aside from the content announcement ..

Do we really expect them to change the tech phase 2 exemptions from the past?

I joined five months ago. I know, horrible timing but it is what it is. Will they really kick me out so soon after onboarding me?

Timeline of events: Voluntary layoffs (leave on your own accord) General Layoffs (you don't see it coming) Makes sense if your no where near an office to leave now, enjoy the holidays and find another job? I assume general layoffs early next... — read more 

Accept the offer. Simple as that.

Just imagine staying and a) having to do 2 or 3 times more work because all the teams are going to shrink and the work will either stay the same or increase or b) thinking you're safe because this should have covered it all just to realize not enough... — read more 

If it goes based on severance, you already should know what the offer is. The way DE makes it seem is there is some actual offer. It’s not.

Take the buy out and get peace of mind or wait it out? Trying to understand the wait it out option better

For those currently working remotely who decline the VBO, when will they have to start coming into the office 5 days a week? There’s no office in my area, so which offices would people like me be expected to go to?