I've been here almost 7 years now and have only been promoted twice. Is there a trick to avoiding the 18 month rule?

Don't be one of the people who end up stuck in a years-long wait for things to improve because they're too scared to take their fate into their own hands and leave for greener pastures. I'm still here because I still enjoy my job and I'm paid well... — read more 

Is there a reason for doing anything but the minimum at PepsiCo these days? If there is, I can't find it. We are underpaid and we keep losing our benefits, so compensation is certainly not it. Nobody but those who know the right people can get a... — read more 

We'll know in a couple of days how bad the layoffs will be. EPS is flat compared to last year ($1.72) which is not a good thing but there seems to be consensus about revenue growth year over year so who knows. In any case, we know they'll find a... — read more 

More admin jobs going to GbS. They can’t keep the us admins on payroll. Goal is to eliminate all. Payroll is in the works. 2 roles leaving US in upcoming months. Expect cuts in the group.

Moved on to greener pastures but still connected to a couple Pepsi folks and every time I encounter somethinf on toxicity I flashback to where I used to be. Regardless of political stance, the fact of the matrer is that it's a competitive job market... — read more 

why are we not able to access the matching donation website? It is classic of them saving money. Not sponsorsing Super Bowl SAVED millions - which should be shared with employees/charity. I donate as best I can and expect me company to match as they... — read more 

I am relatively new to PepsiCo. The atmosphere was very tense at one point that I thought there were going to be layoffs, but it didn’t happen. Hypothetically speaking, aside from earnings reports or missed revenue goals, what else may be the signs... — read more 

Also, provide the logic behind your grade

I have more work to do than ever. Stress is also greater than ever. How much has your workload increased lately? I certainly do twice as much work compared to last year.

I can't help but feel that all this pressure on employees, which in my opinion is greater than ever, is for the purpose of making as many of us as possible leave voluntarily. Perhaps someone will say it doesn't make much sense, but that's my... — read more 

Are we really saving money by sending American jobs overseas?

PepsiCo manages by fear because it knows that many here think they can’t find a better job. That is not correct. The only problem is that most people start looking for new opportunities only when they hear some rumors about possible cuts. Why is... — read more 

Hearing a restructure. They are centralizing admin tasks again. Getting data about what each one does. Cuts coming.

I mean the serious stress which a lot of employees here are exposed to every day. I believe that if some statistics were made on how many PepsiCo employees suffered from serious stress-related illnesses, the data would be very worrying. I wish I... — read more 

Now that I can finally leave, I'll make sure to tell everybody willing to listen what kind of place PepsiCo is. I've spent two years having to deal with an incompetent manager with no people skills, desperately chasing unrealistic goals, and... — read more 

Honestly, I was hoping to get the package and leave. I haven’t gotten the package yet, but I’ve gotten more work than ever. I am overloaded and under so much stress that it's become unbearable and next week I'm planning to quit. This seems to be a... — read more 

Why do so many people here write that PepsiCo is a big red mark on resume?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10768403/Black-Pepsi-sales-rep-accuses-company-overlooking-talent-looks.html The sales rep penned a scathing resignation letter to company CEO Ramon Laguarta, citing discrimination as the reason behind his... — read more 

I am panicking on how I’m loosing money on my 401k. I have a feeling recession will be next and I will lose it all. Should I withdraw now but pay that huge penalty but at least have enough to pay off my house?

https://twitter.com/vattheeph/status/1520832076911628292

I don’t believe there are many who aren’t trying to get out of here. However, I have been trying for a long time and it's starting to demoralize me. I don't know if others who found new jobs much faster are just luckier or if the problem is... — read more 

Cheaper workforce will not solve the problems that PepsiCo has, but the leadership persistently thinks that a cheaper workforce is the solution for everything. Of course they will continue to hire cheaper labor as long as the job gets done, but, is... — read more 

I have long thought that severance is the best way out. I longed for severance pay to finally get out of this disorganized place and I've noticed that many want the same. But isn't severance just temporary happiness? Perhaps it's wiser not to wait... — read more 

Let's get real here. Until the entire leadership team is replaced with executives who know what they're doing PepsiCo will remain doomed. The incompetent bunch we have right now is the root of all of our problems. I wonder what else they need to do... — read more 

What is the time frame to axe the GMAS and Leads? Will they offer admin roles to them?

And another department pushing to Mx and/or India..

The more things change, the more they stay the same. PepsiCo closing Barrington research facility, laying off 78 employees and transferring more than 130... — read more 

After the layoffs, admin support moving to GBS, and not backfilling a colleague, I am so overworked. I recently attended a conference and discovered I have 2-3 times the workload as people in other companies. I have complained about my workload... — read more 

https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/prog.php?parent=pepsico

A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more 

Indeed, I would love to be laid off. Besides, I think there are a lot of people in Pepsico who want the same thing? I'm too tired and too sick of this place, so it would be great to get paid to leave. Unfortunately, PepsiCo seems to be putting... — read more 

If you had any doubts about whose side Pepsico is on. They are doing anything they can to help the pyscho maniac... — read more 

Commodities and external pressures are out of control. Impossible to grow enough to solve for life. Pepsi is smart. They're going to react. Anyone hearing anything?

It's devastating that I'm still in the same role I was in when I first started working here. I tried to make some career progress in a variety of ways. I worked hard, I did my best, all in vain. Has anyone here managed to make a significant career... — read more 

I try not to worry in advance but I'm always thinking of other options. I don't believe there will be any layoffs for a while. Still, I don’t think my job is too secure either. I have seen many times what happened to people who thought they would not... — read more 

For me, PepsiCo is the place where I get paid for putting in an average effort. That's it. It's not my family, it's not my owner, and it's not the type of employer that deserves my full attention. I'm here until I can find something better. Everybody... — read more 

https://nypost.com/2022/03/08/ex-pepsi-ceo-indra-nooyi-once-called-vladimir-putin-a-great-leader/

Why did we have to be among the last major corporations to suspend business in Russia? We took an unnecessary hit to our reputation and for what? It's similar to suing farmers for growing potatoes that infringed on our patent a few years ago. Who... — read more 

I hope we don't hear new excuse for new layoffs any time soon. Some colleagues are already spreading rumors that there are layoffs around the corner. I don’t believe in rumors, but it often happens to come true. Does anyone have any insights about... — read more