#jobsecurity

We used to have job security. No matter what, I knew I had some stability. I could buy a house or a car because I felt safe. Now my mortgage feels like a noose around my neck since I can't tell anymore if I'll have my job from day to day. It's really sad how much things have changed for the worse.

I think we've slipped down almost to the bottom of the list, judging by the quality of new hires.

I'm a level 7 individual contributor in tech in my early fifties. With four kids soon all in college and a late start (last year) on active retirement investment, I plan to work till age 65. I actually enjoy my work and my team at Fidelity.

Assuming I wont' be laid off, is it a realistic expectation to work till that age, as an individual contributor or should I transition into one of those "leadership" roles to stay on longer?

I only worked at DXC a short time, but long enough to see what it's really like. If that place ever had a good reputation in the industry, it's destroyed now. I hate that I have to put its name on my resume. It doesn't help me. In fact, I have a feeling it probably hurts me.

The Palm Beach County school board is considering a difficult decision regarding teacher salaries. The district indicates that a 3.5% teacher pay raise could lead to 192 layoffs and cuts to student services. Educators propose funding these raises by eliminating 454 existing vacant teacher positions instead. Declining student enrollment, with 7,000 fewer students, contributes to the district's budget challenges. The school board is scheduled to vote on the final salary plan on May 6.

Palm Beach County, Florida

https://www.wptv.com/news/education/palm-beach-county-school-board-faces-a-tough-choice-between-teacher-raises-potential-job-layoffs

Thousands of workers in New Jersey face layoffs in early 2026. State WARN filings detail job cuts across various industries. Amazon reported the largest number of affected employees statewide. Other major companies include Blue Cross Blue Shield and Bristol Myers Squibb. These layoffs impact communities from Bergen County to South Jersey.

New Jersey

https://dailyvoice.com/nj/long-branch/amazon-blue-cross-among-biggest-nj-layoffs-in-early-2026/

Polaris will close its manufacturing plant in Osceola, Wisconsin. This action will result in 189 employees losing their jobs. The closure process will begin in July and conclude by January 2027. The first wave of layoffs, impacting approximately 26 workers, is scheduled for late July. Assemblers represent nearly half of the total job losses.

Osceola, Wisconsin

https://www.wjfw.com/news/regional/layoffs-polaris-closing-osceola-manufacturing-plant-189-workers-to-lose-jobs/article_d1f6c7f3-cb3a-4575-a485-32428c9f8bea.html

Starbucks is reducing tech positions following a new CTO's arrival. The company aims to move faster and sharpen focus. Several employees posted about the job reductions. The number of affected staff remains unspecified. This is part of a wider company turnaround.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starbucks-cuts-tech-jobs-as-new-cto-reshapes-organization/

Starbucks |

Planning to move to a hub to save job with single salary. Which one offers low commute and best work life balance and not get fired in a year of moving?

Hello, my name is Nitesh,

A friend told me that this is a good place to ask insiders about possible layoffs.

I received an offer from Qualcomm (in India) and I do not know if I should accept it. Some of my friends at Oracle were laid off and I do not want to suffer the same way.

Thanks for any information in advance.

Polaris is closing its Osceola manufacturing plant facility which will leave nearly 190 workers out of a job.

The closure will begin in July and end by Jan. 31, 2027, a letter to the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Displaced Workers Unit said.

The employment of 189 employees working at the facility will end by the time the facility completely closes, the letter said.

https://www.wjfw.com/news/regional/layoffs-polaris-announces-closure-of-osceola-manufacturing-plant-189-workers-to-lose-jobs/article_d1f6c7f3-cb3a-4575-a485-32428c9f8bea.html

CFO got a $26 million bonus after layoffs. Doesn't that negate the loss of a whole bunch of jobs?

Took forever, over a year. I almost threw in the towel. So glad I didn't. It's a much smaller company, pay is comparable, and they actually seem stable. Fingers crossed they don't go under or slash headcount the week I show up. Either way, best of luck to everyone still looking. Stay persistent. Don't quit. The market is brutal, worse than I remember, but there are still jobs out there.

Just saw a job posting for the exact position I was let go from a few months ago. Does anyone making these decisions have any shame? Has this happened to anyone else? It's a slap in the face honestly.

Got laid off last year and have been searching for months. Finally landed an offer but the commute is rough. About 75 minutes each way with traffic. I used to work from home for nearly six years before all this, so the thought of doing that drive three days a week is making me feel sick. After eight months of looking, I'm scared to say no even though I'm not desperate financially. Anyone been in this spot?

Several companies are announcing workforce reductions, citing artificial intelligence as a key factor. One report indicated AI was a factor in 8% of recent job cut plans. Some industry leaders question if this is always genuine or "AI washing." Despite cuts, some companies may rehire for new AI-related roles. This trend highlights AI's evolving impact on employment across various sectors.

https://www.businessinsider.com/list-companies-replacing-human-employees-with-ai-layoffs-workforce-reductions

The technology sector faces ongoing substantial job reductions. Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles suggests a career pivot for affected workers. She advises moving into data center roles like electricians and technicians. Demand for these positions is high, with job listings increasing significantly. Senior data center electricians can earn six-figure salaries.

https://www.inc.com/moses-jeanfrancois/data-center-job-pivot/91333637

Layoffs incoming !!!! Time for managers to count their favorites and retain the ego strokers.

T-Mobile announced 326 job cuts in April. These layoffs impacted employees across Tennessee, Texas, and Colorado. Chattanooga, Tennessee, saw 200 permanent layoffs. Austin, Texas, had 75 employees affected. Denver, Colorado, experienced 51 job reductions.

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/t-mobile-lays-off-300-plus-employees-across-states

Freight transportation provider Alan Ritchey Inc. is closing its Phillipsburg, New Jersey logistics facility. This closure will result in 176 employee layoffs effective July 17. The decision stems from the nonrenewal of a U.S. Postal Service contract. This marks the company's second major workforce reduction tied to lost USPS business this year. Earlier, 729 employees were laid off in Aurora, Colorado, for similar reasons.

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carrier-shutters-new-jersey-hub-cuts-over-175-jobs

Alan Ritchey Inc. |

The Knight Cancer Institute recently eliminated 59 positions. These cuts primarily affected the Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center. The institute is shifting its focus from early detection research to cancer care. This change occurs despite a recent $2 billion donation. OHSU stated the donation was for new programs, not existing ones.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.wweek.com/news/health/2026/04/20/new-strategic-direction-layoffs-hit-portlands-knight-cancer-institute/

BNY employees increasingly describe changes that align with the AI‑driven cost‑reduction strategies McKinsey promotes to large financial institutions.

The most visible shift we see is the steady automation of repetitive, rules‑based work that RV brags about in the media — onboarding, KYC refresh, reconciliations, service requests, and exception routing. Employees report that tasks once handled by full teams are now processed through AI‑enabled workflows, reducing the need for manual roles and shrinking job families.

Decision‑support AI is also reshaping middle‑skill positions. Workers note fewer analyst roles, broader spans of control, and more “AI‑assisted” oversight, which mirrors McKinsey’s recommendation to streamline mid‑tier functions by embedding intelligence into platforms rather than people.

The Platform Operating Model (P-O-M) accelerates this transition. Employees describe work being standardized, centralized, and moved offshore once AI reduces the skill threshold required. This matches McKinsey’s model: automate first, relocate second.

The impact on employees is becoming clearer. Career paths in legacy operations, service, and processing roles are narrowing as automation absorbs institutional knowledge and reduces the value of tenure. Job security is declining in functions where work can be digitized, offshored, or both. New roles are emerging in AI governance, data quality, and exception management — but not in volumes that offset reductions.

Employee reports consistently reflect the same conclusion: AI is not just a tool at BNY; it is a restructuring engine.

Was told today by Market Manager (my old store manager ) Flooring Specialist going away .

Over 73,200 jobs were cut across 95 IT companies in Q1 2026. The Walt Disney Company, Meta Platforms, Oracle, and Snap Inc. announced major layoffs. Disney is preparing to eliminate approximately 1,000 positions. Meta reduced 700 roles and plans further cuts in California. Oracle Corporation intends to cut 20,000 to 30,000 jobs globally.

https://www.thestatesman.com/business/over-73200-it-layoffs-recorded-in-first-3-months-of-2026-1503583644.html/amp

Trumer Brewery initiated layoffs for its Berkeley operation. The company is preparing to close its facility there. Thirty-three workers will be permanently affected by May 29. The Gambrinus Company owns the Berkeley property. Firestone Walker Brewing Co. acquired Trumer's U.S. operations in March.

Berkeley, California

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/trumer-brewery-starts-layoffs-as-berkeley-closure-nears/ar-AA214AFZ

Iron Galaxy Studios has cut an unknown number of roles. The company cited current market conditions for the decision. This follows 66 positions cut by the studio last February. The developer stated it cannot sustain its current team size. It is adapting to what it calls a "new normal" in the industry.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/iron-galaxy-studios-announces-further-layoffs-unknown-number-of-staff-affected

Peloton announced its CEO Barry McCarthy resigned in May 2024. The company also announced further job reductions. About 400 global team members were impacted. This move aims to cut over $200 million in annual costs. Reports indicate private equity firms eye a potential buyout.

https://www.theverge.com/24025034/peloton-bike-treadmill-connected-fitness-news

I gave Waters everything. Late nights, weekends, all of it. Then they outsourced my job. Lesson learned. I'll never do that again.

Remember when you'd apply and actually hear back? Not anymore. Now all I get is silence. And most of the jobs on LinkedIn aren't even real. They're phantom postings that go nowhere. The only way I see people actually getting hired is through networking. Someone knows someone who knows someone. That's it. The economy is really bad and the old methods don't work anymore.

John Deere is recalling employees across three U.S. facilities. Nearly 50 workers will return in April, adding to over 300 recalled in 2026. This follows increased demand in construction, forestry, and drivetrain production. The company previously laid off over 2,000 jobs in 2024 and continued cuts into 2025. Tariffs and legal challenges, including a right-to-repair settlement, still impact the outlook.

https://megaproject.com/news/machinery/john-deere-rehires-workers-but-tariffs-lawsuits-and-past-layoffs-still-loom

Industrial Plastics Group LLC laid off 74 employees. The company is located in Pickens County, South Carolina. Its address matches a TaylorMade golf ball factory. The layoffs took effect on April 10. Officials and the company offered no comment.

Liberty, South Carolina

https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/news/pickens-county-company-lays-off-workers/article_f9d8d6ff-4d1a-4cab-b0f0-46c07fb41627.html

I understand it's not easy to find a job, but if you invested half the energy into a job search that you do into hating this place, you'd be fully employed somewhere else by now. And you'd be a much, much happier individual. Do yourselves a favor, folks, and move on.

Southeastern Pennsylvania saw a significant increase in job eliminations. Companies removed 2,800 positions during the initial three months. The number of businesses making cuts was lower. However, these fewer entities caused greater overall job losses. This indicates a concentrated impact on the workforce.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/04/19/philadelphia-job-losses-first-quarter.html

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits decreased last week. Initial claims fell by 11,000 to 207,000. This marks the biggest one-week drop since February. The data suggests the labor market is stabilizing with limited layoffs. Continuing claims, however, rose to 1.82 million.

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/17/nation-world-news/us-jobless-claims-fall-to-207000-signaling-low-layoffs/

Do you have new jobs by now? I know one person who's still unemployed, and that's scaring the he-l out of me. I'm hoping others are doing better and can alleviate some of our fears about the available jobs.

How do you settle down in this environment? How do you buy a house, have kids, make any kind of long term plan when your job could disappear next month? Endless layoffs mean endless uncertainty. And endless uncertainty means you can't build a life. Working at Dell offered a certain security for many of us that the new generations don't have.

A good life. I was so used to that place that I stayed way too long when I could have been working at a place that has better pay, is actually staffed well, and doesn't have managers who get off on yelling at the rest of us. Give it a try, folks. There are much better employers than Macy's.

Hey,

If you worked at Verizon for 15 years in PA, moved to FL, then all the sudden VZ sells off to frontier, but then you quit after a few years on a Friday, start Verizon on a Monday, do you think Verizon will finally bridge the Verizon time again? Was told that since Frontier bought VZ, all VZ seniority ends, should you ever get rehired at VZ. Haven’t been able to bridge the time and have been denied, since in the language of the buyout, you can’t carry your time over, if he rehired. Been back at Verizon for about 7 years now in the same position as service tech, feeling robbed of time.

Seems all leaks have been sealed and no one has any insight into the future of their jobs or this pathetic company that profits off of human misery and disease/disease management. Interesting