#advice

Article from MSN, interview with CBS:

"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energy," Walz told CBS News when asked how Americans could try saving money at the pump. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
"It's a global market for crude," Walz said. "We have crude here, that's closer to us, that we're all processing and using. That's helping Americans buffer their price. ... If this goes on for an extended period of time, it's probably gonna get tougher."

So… more wfh, right Andy?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/chevron-executive-suggests-americans-should-drive-less-amid-high-gas-prices/ar-AA20UkrR?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=69df8a9f82a14a0cbd37caa4c8e29a43&ei=15

If it can tell me how to stop anyone at or above p3 from scheduling a meeting to "discuss tomorrows meeting."

Tomorrows meeting by the way is billed as "brief introduction..."

Maybe we can get a Kindergarten teacher to come in and give their TED talk on "introduction best practices?"

Its not clear to me on walgreens tolerance on people working a second job in parrelel. Also is any one doing it?

Personally would rather have a back up in case I get fired 💀

I read the rules around blackout period but I am asking for advice on how they are enforced. Obviously the SAP share price will keep dropping because there is no SAP strategy besides failing at AI and laying off employees and share buybacks. And we did not even get decent salary appraisals this year. I am low on money and thinking of selling SAP shares just to be able to pay my mortgage and not have to worry about basic necessities. I am not sure how things are in the US but here in Europe, everything is getting more and more expensive. And other companies are not hiring or they are simply laying off. What are the real implications of selling shares during the blackout period? I do not have a high role at SAP and I do not know enough to be considered as someone doing insider trading. I just want to be able to pay my bills. Is there legal action that SAP can take if I sell them before the earnings call? I am also afraid that the share price will go even lower because shareholders are understanding that SAP's executive board has failed. And giving shareholders a higher dividend by laying off employees is not seen by them as longterm success of a company. So I want to get them out before the price goes below €100. Please advice what I should do.

Are the people who have been hired before, to analyze the company for layoff advice, holding clipboards? If so, saw them at a HQ today.

Historically, it’s always been a professional courtesy to give two weeks notice before leaving. However, as recent layoffs have shown, companies are giving no notice (Oracle). This has and will become the norm. And before someone says, well it’s courtesy to your colleagues, just remember that it comes at a cost to you and your family for being nice.

So with that said, why continue this legacy practice of giving two weeks notice? Again, if it helps the employee pack up and wrap up, sure. But otherwise, I think it’s time to reevaluate the practice. Just because society followed the same rule for so long doesn’t mean it’s correct in today’s AI world.

Love to hear your thoughts, including how you would advise your own kids if they were in the situation.

There is no Future at FIS, Cognizant, or Zensar, so there is no reason to work hard or look for advancement.

There is no point in straining yourself to train your replacement. Just do the least that you can do to get by and nothing more.

It is time to do the absolute minimum required to not get fired so that you can continue receiving your paycheck while spending all of your time looking for another job that actually has a future.

Incentives to stay is terrible. Oracle pays us below market and doesn’t guarantee job security. So what’s the point

The worse is yet to come. Ruckus leadership team is ruthless when it comes to cost cutting. We’re all an expense on their balance sheets.

It's a torture device that ends one way - you getting shown the door. PIPs have been used as an excuse to purge people for years, now they're just cranking it up. My advice is to play along, put zero effort into "improving," and spend every ounce of energy job hunting. XOM isn't the greatest company on earth. There are plenty of better places, smaller ones, often, that actually value their people.

I did mistake, was all aware something big going to happen but instead of preparing for new role. I wasted my time working hard on task which were unrealistic to finish.

Heads up, everyone.
Dell has switched to a new survey vendor this year and there are serious concerns you should know about before you participate.

First, the survey is not truly anonymous. This vendor has the ability to access individual responses and trace them back.
Second, they can manipulate the overall results to make company sentiment look better than it actually is. So your honesty could put you at risk, and still not even count.

If you were planning to give critical, candid feedback; the safest thing you can do this year is sit this one out.

A few things to keep in mind:
— Participation is voluntary. No one can force you.
— If your manager pressures you or coaches your answers, document it.
— Ask HR who the vendor is and what their data privacy policy says. Vague answers are a red flag.
— Spread the word to colleagues who may not know.
Real feedback deserves real protection. This year’s survey may not offer that.

Stay informed. Share this around.

I know it's tempting, but IT jobs aren't as plentiful as they used to be. Not to mention lots of competition from so many laid off tech workers. Depending on your skills and age, it could take months finding something new.

I need some advice. I was recently terminated while I was on FMLA leave and also approved for short-term disability. I have all the documentation, including doctor’s notes and medical records supporting my leave.

Is a company legally allowed to fire someone in this situation? Has anyone experienced something similar or know what my rights are?

Any guidance would really help. Thank you.

Do you know a good law firm/lawyer that has successfully challenged? Let's all help each other!!

Life is too short to be miserable at work. If you're not happy here, leave when you can. If you can't leave right now, accept that it might be rough for a while, but make a plan. Use the time to invest in yourself. Take some classes, build your skills. Make yourself valuable somewhere else. Then when the time comes, vote with your feet.

How would I go about doing that? Is there someone I should send my resume to?

Been working at the bank several years and my immediate team has had transitions either with new teams joining or leaving multiple times over the past 18 months. Tired of living in constant fear I’ll be next. I’m an analyst so a decently transferable role to another field in P&C or Life, I would think. Thinking of trying for an internal transfer but also worried that’ll put a target on my back if they have to do layoffs. I feel like working in the bank it’s just a matter of time.

Hello,

Recently, I filed a fraud claim at Wells Fargo as I had fraudulent activity in my checking, savings, and credit accounts. I have filed a claim, but am wondering if there is anything else I should be doing proactively while awaiting a response on the claim. I am working on a police report currently. It is a personal account and not a business, so I am hopeful that with the additional protection, my claim may be approved.

If the claim is denied, who should I contact to escalate the issue further? Within and outside of Wells Fargo.

Apparently, this is very common with Wells Fargo and is my first experience with fraud, so any advice is welcome.

My kid has a summer internship at Pepsi this summer. It looks like the company is having some challenges currently. Does anyone know if Pepsi ever rescinds internships in the past? Any advice or guidance anyone could offer?

I want to remind everyone here the actual power you have.

They are scared of you, all of you.

In 2018, a bunch of women spoke up with the metoo headwind with mostly unsubstiantiated claims, it collapsed the entire SLT

in 2024, JD was forced out after that embarrassing zoom call after employee protests.

EH is spending a fortune on PR and comms to maintain a polished facade.

Every move they make, every crocodile tears, every belligerent action they conduct is coming from this fear.

These people are horrified of mass protests, walkouts or another JD moment.

That is why they float the layoff dagger over your heads to scare you to inaction while they cash in their cushy checks without doing anything.

The emperor has no clothes

Welp - I did it everyone, and I have not one ounce of remorse or regret! After months of executives pushing me to work HOURS after my shift, just to appease others for their own benefit, I pushed my resume out and about and proud to say that I got my rear out of there! Grass is way greener on the other side, except mine comes mixed with sand and a nice ocean breeze! Don’t be afraid to look elsewhere for long term security, in my time with Onsemi I’ve learned that they’ll (executive level management) will never value you unless they have no clue on how to replace you if you perform critical work. After years of getting 3s on my PA despite being a top performer, I’m taking my talents elsewhere and they can take a page from their own book and learn to solve their own problems now! Guess if they mess it up they can always fill out a 5-why, but there goes that cushion that I’ve given them for ages! Wish nothing but the best for my previous team though, those guys were all-stars! Goodluck everyone!

I know a lot of us are worried about our jobs. I keep hearing something is coming around the end of Q2. Just thought I'd offer some tips to protect your backside (and open up the chance for other people to chip in) if something happens to you. Some of these will obviously depend on your country* etc but:

1) Download/get a copy of your employment contract (and any other associated paperwork). You should be able to download this in Fusion - personal information - document records. Do not just save it to your work laptop. Make sure to keep a copy on your own computer or wherever you can reach it in case you lose access to your work area/laptop. - This is to ensure you know the exact terms you were working to and your entitlements.

2) If you're part of any Pearson schemes or pensions, make sure to get records of that, what you've paid in, etc., any terms of schemes in reference to redundancy, and information you may need to access them if you lose access internally. It may be a pain to get the info externally.

3) Any work (that's not sensitive) you may want to use as examples for jobs in the future, make sure to save that not on your work laptop but somewhere like a secure file area or USB you can access externally.

Optional

You may want to consider joining a relevant union*, which usually offers guidance and support, especially if you think something's been done unlawfully/unfairly.

If you end up being moved to another role that's not suitable (perhaps in the hopes of them making you leave rather than paying out for redundancy), this is where having your contract will come in handy, if there isn't a clear violation (perhaps due to vagueness in your contract). You need to keep a record of everything in writing and make it clear that you have not agreed to the changes and are working 'under protest' while it gets addressed (this is where a union may come in handy).

Please feel free to add any other tips here, trying to be helpful. Hate to see people get shafted by big companies and want us to be prepared if something should happen.

It really su-ks. All you do all day is lay on the couch watching TV drinking beer.
Life is wonderful by the way. Learn to day trade stock options.

I get it, times are rough and leadership feels like it’s changing direction every other week. That frustration is real.

But having been through this at other companies, here’s a different take:

• Stop staring at the stock price every day. It’s noise. Focus on what actually drives it long-term... and whether leadership is doing anything meaningful about that.
• If you’re grade 40+, speak up about what moves the needle. Honestly, even at grade 30: same applies. You might not be shipping a billion-dollar idea, but you can still improve things where you are.
• And seriously, stop doom-scrolling this site daily. It’s the same handful of bitter folks on repeat. That cycle doesn’t help; quite the contrary and it definitely won’t make you feel better.

Not saying things are great. Just do your part and maybe things will eventually get better

Does anyone have experience with this option? Is there a maximum age you can execute this? The reason I am asking is that I am hesitant to commit to a fix life time annuity now with the DOW down 5,000 points since the start of the war. I understand you can withdraw up to 7 percent with this option for non-tiaa traditional. Just wanted to get a perspective before i speak with a TIAA WMA. I appreciate the insight.

Let me tell you how to survive and thrive at Centene (and anywhere else). First, be your own advocate. No manager is going to fight for you harder than you fight for yourself. Second, build relationships with the right people. Not the ones who are nice, the ones who can actually help you move up. Third, play the game. Sometimes that means saying yes when you want to say no. Sometimes it means flattering someone you don't respect. That's not selling out, that's business. Do it with ethics where it matters, but do it. Fourth, deliver results. Your degree got you in the door. Your results keep you there. Nobody cares about your GPA after year one. Finally, remember that no one else is looking out for you. Not HR, not your boss, not the nice person in the next cubicle. You are your own best advocate. Act like it.

What to do https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/career/don-t-apply-for-a-new-job-immediately-after-a-layoff-do-these-5-things-first-an-ex-recruiter-suggests/ar-AA1JkJRA?ocid=sapphireappshare

Why are you crying about this and that.

I was placed on a PIP does anyone have any good advice on how to get through this successfully.
How many other people were placed on PIP’s in the last few months?
Is this a tactic to eliminate people from the workforce without doing a RIF?

Just something I notice from working at Chevron over the years. A lot of Chevron employees are actually a lot more competent than their self-perceived level of competence. Most times, the smarter you are the more self-critical one can get because the tendency to question everything in itself is a core part of being intelligent.

Please post any information you have on the Follow the Work letter such as what type of information is included and what it asks you to do.

What locations does it list as your new office address? How much times does it give you? Have your teammates received one?

Serious responses only please. This is to help others and myself understand what is going on at T.

Don't Sign Doc if you are IC and has a H1b Peer

Any suggestions on what to immediately do if you’re one of the unlucky ones

maybe i am being overly optimistic but that ask srini anything was the realest conversation this company has had since early Legere. Just tell us the truth we’re adults. Good for Srini. But I still don’t know what I need to do to assure I won’t get laid off. Like I know that’s not bulletproof but how can I increase my odds and know if I’m on the right track in my career? Am I moving the ball forward or backward? That’s all I need to know and I’ll stop stressing and drink the kool aid again. Please srini we’re thirsty over here

Check if you are able to access to critical resources

Is it more effective to answer the TTUS survey or to skip it altogether?

Also, they say the survey is confidential, but they never say it is anonymous, which makes me less likely to want to tell them what I truly think.

I have a 95% feeling I'll be included tomorrow, and I want to join a support group, mostly for tips on next steps and get constant reminders that I'm not alone in this.

I am currently on paternity to end in two weeks and am planning to save some of it for later use when needed. However with the latest news of RIFs on the 31st, need help to decide if I should extend and use all of it or does it bheven matter if I am on the list. Any genuine advice is appreciated!!