#uncertainty

I've heard from a few people that there's no need to worry about layoffs until next year. The higher-ups don't want to upset people too close to the holidays. Is this true or is it just wishful thinking?

But that’s just my impression. Not that it makes any real difference. Especially not for the people who just lost their jobs, and not for those of us left behind. I imagine the bleeding will continue.

Once it's all over, I just want to see if any of them were right. I highly doubt it, but we'll see.

So hour by hour every publication is using the '15 to 20k layoffs' headlines to get to whatever sl--t they have, and all of the quotes and bullets are the same for all of the articles. And VZ officially has no comment. And this site and Reddit and everywhere else threads their hearts out with rumor/speculation/furvor. And VZ, the communications company with the new 'Tell it like it is' CEO, and a credo of integrity and respect, just allows rumor, speculation, and uncertainty take a deep soak while November 20 gets closer on the calendar. This isn't some scramble with no direction; Big Brother is controlling the communication even if it LOOKS chaotic. Chaos is a strategy.

There has been talk about even more cuts coming early next year, but nobody seems to know if it is real. People keep trading bits of speculation and it puts everyone on edge. I am keeping my head down and waiting to see what leadership says. It is tough concentrating on work with that hanging over us.

I haven’t heard anything myself, but I’d really like to know if next week is going to be safe for all of us. I honestly just need a breather.

One way or another. This wait has been unbearable.

Still not seeing anything on here that can be confirmed in the org chart. Anything legit happen today? Or are we waiting for Monday.

If this is true, the impact could bring the whole company down. You can't just cut 15,000 people and hope the ship does not eventually sink....just sayin...

Nobody knows anything. I'm not saying layoffs aren't happening but seems to me nobody has solid proof of what's actually happening on the 20th, if anything at all.

All these news articles are saying same thing word for word and it's all taken straight from this website. They have no reliable source.

My Boss just told me it may not be over. Do they HAVE to wrap this up by a certain day? He said some things are in flux..... But I would be OK.

Let's talk about the possibility, consequences and impact, timing, possible stumbliing blocks, people, layoffs, pay, locations, etc.

heard rumors about more lay offs coming in December (including lower level) & a 5 day work week coming back. any confirmations?

For me, it’s a 10. I’m extremely worried that I won’t have a job next week.

This whole process was never going to be easy, but it could’ve been so much better if leadership had been upfront from the start. Instead, we’re left to guess and speculate because no one at the top wants to say anything concrete. A little honesty and communication would make a world of difference right now.

My supervisor says I’m safe, and not to worry. He’s always been straight with me, but part of me thinks “what else would he say”…

Has anyone else been reassured that they are safe? I guess I will know for sure by Friday evening…

Nov 20. One way, or the other.

Are we done for w/in next 24 months?

It’s time to start looking for something new, because staying here just means living in constant limbo from now on, waiting for the next round of layoffs to hit.

There's so little info on what's going on and it's making me stress.

Do you think there will be layoffs in Information Security - we do have a few jobs open right now which leads me to believe they are not planning to lay off here but you never know.

It looks like no layoffs have been announced today, as the new pay period begins so I guess two more weeks of uncertainty and then we can finally know our fate.

Inherited environment, culture of stress, anxiety, uncertainty from Roger, added his own flavor of further uncertainty among associates.

When BME was announced, Rich was dead clear in sharing "everyone's going to be part of this model"

Since he didn't see eye to eye with Bob, he's on his way out the door now.

With the retiring of "squads, scrum masters, chapters", we will definitely see some BS made up titles with same responsibilities.

Why does Fido want to ruin the holiday season for all?

At what point are heads going to start rolling? It feels like it will never get any better.

Of course it’s a rumor but…. Has anyone else heard of layoffs coming to the default world (Collections, Recovery, operations)? I have always had good connections here but I am relatively new. curious if someone else can validate what I heard. From what I heard there were going to be changes in Q1 2026 on top of what is happening now.

Announced in Q4 earnings call and press release, SENSIA, the JV between RA and SLB created in 2019, to be dissolved in early 2026.
Uncertain times ahead as that's a lot of people to absorb into Rockwell or Schlumberger.

Necessary follow-up emails are even being halted. Critical meetings - on hold. I've talked to several friends across the company, various departments and the sentiment is the same - uncertainty and "waiting to hear if we have jobs."

It's not healthy and makes me wonder Dan's long term "culture" strategy that he claims is a priority, when the short term has gone south so quickly.

I genuinely thought the environment couldn't get worse than what H created, but it def has, in a quick way :-/

Is this it? Is this how people are notified? Is there any chance this could be something else? I feel sick to my stomach.

So, there’s kinda this talk goin’ around, yeah? Like, some rumours say layoffs might hit sooner than later — like early next year, 2026. Folks are sayin’ it’s comin’ quicker than expected, innit? Just something to keep an eye on, you know.

If we didn't get an invite for the meeting, does that mean we're safe?

Is there 1000ish people in this 9am meeting? Could there be a round 2 today? Still dead silent over where I am.

how long do we have to wait? meeting invites shouldn’t come after 8 right?

As long as they don't decide to drag this out throughout the entire day. I'm not sure I can take that.

No email or meeting request for me. When will we start hearing?

What are the chances?

Can you imagine having to go through this stress and anxiety for four more weeks?

I’ve heard so many different versions, and it’s honestly confusing. From what I can tell, there’s still nothing final. Unfortunately, it sounds like the uncertainty for remotes will drag on a bit longer, especially for those who don’t neatly fit into the LA or NYC setups. Do we know if we could still get caught in this round, or are we considered a separate case altogether?