#jobsecurity

Don't get me wrong, it's still devastating for each of them, and I really feel for those affected. Every job loss hits a family, not just a person. But this wasn't the bloodbath everyone was expecting. Does this mean the big round is still ahead of us?

Will there be another layoff on the ambetter side of things? I work in the care management department and seen a couple people get laid off in the beginning of May , but I still feel uneasy in this LOB.

According to estimates, the move is part of a broader global round of cuts, with the Israeli operation expected to be affected as well. PayPal’s Israeli site currently employs between 200 and 250 workers, most of them data scientists and software engineers. In addition to cybersecurity systems, the local teams also develop core components of the company’s user experience and mobile applications.

https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hypw4t4eme

Every week I hear about somebody new being let go. No announcement, no explanation, nothing. I've started getting near panic attacks because of it. I want to go back to the time when job security was an actual thing.

My experience so far hasn't been great, most places don’t even respond and the few that do say they already have way too many candidates for the same roles.

Anyone have scoop as to what KCC will mean for GO/GM jobs?

Phoenix has been a major hub for low-paid office jobs. These cubicle-based roles included customer service and data entry. Such jobs provided a path to the middle class for many workers. Now, offshoring and artificial intelligence are causing these jobs to disappear. Thousands of local workers in Phoenix face an uncertain employment future.

https://www.wsj.com/economy/phoenix-built-an-empire-of-cubicle-jobs-ai-is-coming-to-tear-it-down-fb64bb68

A career fair is being held in Fort Lauderdale. Hundreds of job seekers are expected to attend. Many are former Spirit Airlines employees. Spirit Airlines ceased operations earlier this month. The airline left approximately 17,000 employees jobless.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/05/27/ex-spirit-employees-among-job-seekers-expected-at-port-everglades-career-fair-in-fort-lauderdale/

I’ve been thinking about searching elsewhere, but I wonder if this is just a sign of the times, or is Optum especially bad about having layoffs all the time? Will it really be better if I leave?

2026 89,900 -9.74%
2025 99,600 -5.50%
2024 105,400 -9.99%
2023 117,100 -1.10%
2022 118,400 -10.44%
2021 132,200 -2.07%
2020 135,000 -6.57%
2019 144,500 -7.01%
2018 155,400 -3.42%
2017 160,900 -9.45%

I'd like to be gone before the merger-related bloodbath starts, but there seem to be no jobs available.

Can we go back to the time when we were able to focus on our work without having to worry about losing our jobs 24/7?

Layoffs are planned as a major grocery store plans to shutter one of its locations on the Oregon Coast. Sixty-nine Safeway employees will lose their jobs when the store located at 2220 N. Coast Hwy in Newport, Oregon closes on July 26.

https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/major-grocery-store-chain-announces-closure-69-layoffs-on-oregon-coast/

We will be no exception. Make sure you're prepared for when it happens, because this will be one situation when finding something new will be nearly impossible, with all the workers flooding the job market.

I started quiet quitting, and I remembered why I was doing my job in the first place. I went back to doing just my job, the work I was actually hired to do, because I was getting close to quitting over how overloaded I’d become. My plan was to quiet quit while I looked for something else.

Six months later, my energy is back, I’m actually interested in my work again, and I genuinely like what I’m doing. At the beginning there was some pushback, but I held the line with “I’m too busy” and “I’m doing my job,” and eventually people stopped bothering me about taking on more.

The funny part is that I don’t even want to leave anymore. Turns out a huge part of what was making me miserable was how much extra work I kept piling onto myself. Go figure.

My manager, who can't stand me for some reason, has been working overtime to find faults with my work, so I'm guessing there's a PIP in my future. In my last company, PIP meant you might as well leave right away. Is it the same here? Should I start looking for something else right away?

State Senator Michelle Hinchey proposed the AI Labor Information Act. This bill requires large New York employers to report AI-related job losses. Businesses with 50 or more employees would disclose positions replaced by AI. The proposal also tracks human work hours remaining after AI integration. The bill is currently advancing through legislative committees.

https://www.timesunion.com/capitol/article/ai-labor-bill-new-york-legislature-jobs-22275358.php

U.S. layoffs reached 5.2 million by March 2026. The tech sector saw significant job cuts. Major tech companies reduced staff, citing AI shifts. Many terminated workers lose their group life insurance. Experts advise against relying solely on employer-provided coverage.

https://www.usnews.com/insurance/life-insurance/layoffs-personal-life-insurance-2026

Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools announced layoffs. Seventy-nine employees were impacted by these job reductions. This occurred days after the county board voted to keep the school open. The school cited operational and financial realities for the cuts. It aims to strengthen academics and ensure long-term sustainability.

Sacramento, California

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/highlands-charter-school-announces-layoffs-days-after-county-vote-keeps-school-open/103-b29a26dc-efc6-40f4-b7a0-9770c59766cc

Over 7,350 layoffs have been announced across New Jersey for 2026. These job cuts are detailed in WARN notices filed with the state. Major sectors like retail, healthcare, finance, and logistics are affected. Companies such as Amazon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Bristol Myers Squibb are reducing staff. This wave of layoffs raises concerns about the state's economic stability.

New Jersey

https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/has-new-jerseys-economic-bubble-burst-more-than-7300-layoffs-announced-at-major-companies/

Many workers report being laid off, only to see similar roles reposted later. Employment attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson calls this a "quiet repost" and sees it often. This practice can create significant legal exposure for employers, potentially leading to lawsuits. Workers should examine layoff demographics and document all workplace communications. Understanding legal rights during layoffs is crucial as job security evolves.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasminebrowley/2026/05/26/the-layoff-loophole-workers-need-to-watch-for/

Meta announced 1,395 layoffs in the Seattle area on May 20. These cuts affect approximately 20% of the company's Washington workforce. The layoffs are part of Meta's strategy to offset significant AI investments. Affected employees include technical writers, data scientists, and engineers. Their last day of employment is expected to be July 22, 2026.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/1400-seattle-meta-jobs-layoffs

Im a new manager and have had no support since my onboarding. No training and no substantial time with my manager. With the exit of IFP, a chunk of my teams workload is gone.

I have no work during my day and thats not an exaggeration. I ask regularly for work and never receive any.

Has anyone experienced this? Is this a good indicator that job eliminations are on the way?

JPMorgan Chase conducted layoffs in New Jersey this year. Novartis also implemented layoffs in the state. Both companies have had three rounds of staff reductions. Meta, owner of Facebook, announced New Jersey layoffs. British bank Barclays is also letting go of staff in the state.

New Jersey

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/business/2026/05/26/barclays-jpmorgan-chase-meta-and-novartis-to-lay-off-hundreds-in-nj/90259954007/

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announced significant layoffs. The company plans to cut 267 jobs in Washington. An additional 53 employees in South Dakota will also be affected. These actions are ahead of potential distribution rights or operations takeovers. RNDC also issued WARN notices for nearly 150 layoffs in Oregon last week.

https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2026/rndc-layoffs-continue-in-wa-sd-ahead-of-potential-deals

I used to think that liking your job was a normal expectation, something that most people could reasonably hope for. After spending so much time in this place, I am genuinely not sure anymore. Is there an assumption that we are all just supposed to tolerate our work and find our fulfillment elsewhere, or am I actually supposed to enjoy what I do for eight hours a day?

Those of us who come from one of the major tech companies, like Cisco, are probably going to be fine when looking for a job. Recruiters still want us, and we'll land on our feet. The people who are really struggling right now are the ones from smaller companies, and it is brutal out there for them.

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/05/250-nj-jobs-at-risk-as-pharma-company-announces-more-layoffs.html

Has anybody here worked at AT&T? I might have a chance to make the switch, but reading through their page here makes it seem like I’d just be jumping from the frying pan into the fire. I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone with firsthand experience before I make the decision.

The Rhode Island labor market has effectively stalled. This data comes from the DLT. A dual phenomenon persists in the state. Job growth has stalled. The workforce is diminishing.

https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/05/21/ri-labor-market-stalled.html

Under terms FIS is going to pay markup on existing salaries to Cognizant. The usual contract is for 6 months and 30 to 50% markup.

Around X-Mas time, 6 months contract time will be coming to an end. FIS will say bye bye to all of you.
Cognizant salaries are peanuts. The pay Senior Database Architect 120K max. In short, you will not find new project in Cognizant.
During 2026 holidays, Cognizant manager will send you a sweetly worded letter, telling you that your job is being shelved.

Thats why wishing you.. Merry X-mas.

I don't. Paycheck aside, given the job market, it's a waste of time.

I joined four months ago, should I be worried about layoffs?

Results are great, but I haven't been here long enough to know if that means that layoffs are not a threat for now? Does Comcast cut people even when results are good? I'm asking because my old company sadly had layoffs even when we were achieving record profit.

The bureaucracy is insane. You can't get anything done without jumping through fifteen pointless hoops. Pay is below average, which is insulting given what they put us through. Job security is a complete joke now. I'm spending most my free time applying to be able to get away.

With how often we have layoffs, all of us have two choices. Run ourselves into the ground and hope for the best, or just kiss up to our boss and call it job security. One is a gamble. The other is gross but effective. Pick your poison.