What are the odds of another unpaid US shutdown in Q1 or Q2?

I'm exhausted here, both mentally and physically. I'm not sure how much more of this I can take. A layoff would be a blessing for me. If we could volunteer, I'd be the first in line. I'm ready to leave and I refuse to believe that it's the same thing... — read more 

8-K was set to the SEC. Over 100 pages that made JP Morgan the Asset custodian for all WD assets in the event of default. The amount of the loan extension was not clear. GO site is/was sold and being leased back to WD. Looks like they went all in to... — read more 

Am I ok here in WD or shall I apply to a more solid Company. I'm H1 visa holder and worried about layoffs and future.

I have no idea if husband lied to me. He said company stopped bonus and rsu's and he doesn't know when will they reestablish the programs. Is it true or my husband lied?

In May 15 it was reported that accelerated merge talks were happening. It has been 40 days an there is no further announcement. Is it what these id--ts call accelerated talks? I know that a merge is not easy but at least the announcement should be... — read more 

The last layoffs were not based on performance and that's why I wonder if it makes any sense at all to try to perform as well as possible in order to make your position more secure in case of the next layoffs? I'm skeptical that it would make any... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4613009-is-the-western-digital-and-kioxia-merger-dead

Does anyone have any I formation on whether there is a next round in August?

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/06/15/tech-job-layoff-milpitas-santa-clara-western-digital-disney-economy/

WDC has enabled work email verification through a 6-digit code to your WDC email

We have done a number of silent layoffs in the last few years and there is very little to no info in the news on the subject. Wonder how the most ethical company gets away with that?

For those that already forgot WD and kioxia were in advanced merger talks back in 2021: https://www.dowjones.com/professional/resources/blog/mmn-western-digital-kioxia So this merger thing os just BS to pump the dying stock

Is that even legal?

I was scared of layoffs, but that's no longer true. If they gave us a chance at voluntary layoffs, I'd be the first one to raise my hand. I'd even go the extra mile and train my replacements on my way out if need be. WD is no longer the place I... — read more 

When the spin off of HD would take place? How much life left for the company as is? I honestly don't believe a merge would happen, we have seen merge rumor for 3 years easilly.

https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/06/08/seagate-hamr-delivery/

Hundreds of engineers and employees got layedoff at WesternDigital(WD/Sandisk) at Bangalore, India. The employees were told that they won't get severance unless they do voluntary resign(or call it layoff) since company wanted to hide mass layoff news... — read more 

Auditors and photographers on site taking photos of equipment and gathering operations data. Campus up for sale?

What is RIF stands for? 8/16 is the next RIF???

I've been with Western Digital for three years, and my coworkers know that I have ambitions to advance my career. They often advise me to be adaptable and broaden my skill sets. However, given the current situation and the uncertain future at the... — read more 

WD is targetting older employees in RIFs. I would not plan to work at WD after age 50. WD is a safe harbor for ex-CISCO executives, few others. This is sadly very much true. Retiring from WD is no longer a given. The chances are higher that you'll... — read more 

Initial date of shutdown is on June 10-29.

You should definitely look for another place to start your career. Just look at the past 5 years, we've had layoffs multiple times every year, so you will always live in fear. Plus, there are many years (including this year) where there are no... — read more 

Given that the news mention accelerated merge talks, how many days/months are we talking about? If they are serious about this, why we are not spinning off the HD company yet? Are we expecting big layoffs before or after the merge? I'm just... — read more 

A coworker told my boss when salary/benefits would be restored. Boss said, let's be thankful we have a job. Love the leadership here

I wish I had a second chance. My department is a great place to work. I miss all my colleagues because we had a good time!

Few posts mentioned to mid August

Did he lie? Nobody seems to have info.

Are we really in Agile system with transparency? Why we had to guess how many employees were impacted after a RIF?

I got a return offer to join WD in August. I'd think I should be the 1st to get cut but I haven't heard nothing yet. Any idea?

If the objective here was to purge the company of its most talented individuals, then congratulations, it worked! What on earth did they base their criteria on when deciding who to drop? And to add insult to injury, why are we seeing fresh-faced... — read more 

Don’t you find it odd??

Don't get too comfortable just because this round is done. There is always another one. And whoever they remove, someone else will step up and keep things rolling. That goes for everyone, even the CEO. The best move is to beef up your skills and make... — read more 

How many were affected in this recent carnage?

Got a package yesterday, kind of expected since I was just assigned to another team. I'm glad that I'm still young, and I have been in WD for more than 10 years, seeing many people left and all have better jobs than WD. The problem for WD now is that... — read more 

Just imagine how many people would be volunteering to leave WD if the company offered good severance. I know the majority hasn't been satisfied at work for a while now and I'm sure the leadership knows that as well. They don't need to offer... — read more 

Let's face it, they did the announcement of accelerated talks 10 days ago and there is nothing yet. Merge has very low chances