#anxiety

How is everyone feeling? I’m petrified but also ready to end this fear of something always lurking around the corner. I know there will be more layoffs to come, that’s a definite, and at least we won’t worry on that anymore but I have so much more to worry about also. Godspeed to everyone, best of luck in your journey.

Somewhere, there's a spreadsheet with your name on it. The criteria could be anything, tenure, pay, age, or who knows what. Just make sure you're ready.

Pretty sure that we will hear about the layoff this Friday or next Monday. I'm bracing myself for it.
These multiple waves of layoffs are making me sick.

Any clue if more layoffs are planned?

Do you think tomorrow is the day? I’m so tired of being anxious all the time. I’m having nightmares of getting laid off at nights. It’s draining my soul.

Hearing lot of anxiety from colleagues in ROT, how is the situation there?

I work in tech and want to stay anonymous but I am worried almost every day about loss of remote days or just the loss of my job.

Getting antsy lol

What time do you think layoffs will start on Tues AM?

Enrollment in Washington D.C. schools has declined. This decrease is linked to heightened anxieties within immigrant communities. Families are reportedly experiencing increased risks of deportation. Concerns also exist about harassment on the way to educational institutions. These factors are contributing to a stressful environment for English learner families.

Washington D.C.

https://www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications/dc-school-applications-fall-amid-deportation-fears-and-federal-layoffs-the-washington-post/

My manager still hasn't provided his feedback on my FY26 performance review, it's still in-progress on him.
Do you know what was the deadline for manager evaluation step?
Am I a goner?

I am not going to lie or write platitudes. It took me by surprise and I has been not able to recover. Do I need to be sweet and write beautiful things??? AH ????

With all the never-ending stress, I had to turn to medicating myself to prevent my blood pressure from skyrocketing. Not much I can do about my mental state, though.

I got the emails yesterday to confirm all of my personal information, emergency contacts and mailing address. I know they do this here and there, but it also seems like they have done this right before a big cut.

I have no basis for this - just my gut. I guess we'll see what happens. Either way, at least it'll be done and I can stop worrying - 15 years of this garbage and I've had enough.

Please tell me tomorrow is the last day of all this for this round? It’s terrible to sit, try to work and wait your turn for a last minute invite 😶

Anyone from SMHK affected yet? They all but promised us our jobs but I’m nervous…

This is all really eerie and so sad. Rest easy and take it one day at a time. Prayers for everyone. 🙏

I’m so sorry that we are all going through such an anxious time right now. I wasn’t eligible for the VSP and am almost certain to be RIF’d — so please know I understand the fear and anxiety. I hope everyone impacted ends up better than they were before.

I was wondering if anyone who has been RIF’d today can share whether or not they were offered any kind of severance?

Aggressively moving towards Outsourcing, shifting high-value roles to teams in India and Argentina solely to cut costs. While this looks good on a balance sheet, the human cost in the US is devastating.
Domestic employees are being left with near-zero job security. They are expected to maintain high performance while constantly looking over their shoulders, wondering if their jobs will be outsourced next. This environment goes beyond standard corporate pressure—it is causing severe mental stress, burnout, and anxiety.Cost efficiency shouldn't come at the cost of basic human security.
Shame on their leadership, True Leadership means protecting the well-being of the people who built the foundation of the company. We need an open, honest conversation about sustainable global hiring practices that do not discard domestic talent.

The function I work in hasn’t communicated anything about the reorg. Leaders did one initial communication that gave no information, and they said more will be communicated when information is available. It’s now August and still NOTHING. So now we’re all stressed and anxious, which isn't good for focus, productivity or safety. And we’re wondering: Do our leaders even know what their fate is let alone what ours is? Or does leadership even realize the affect that their lack of communication is causing? This lack of communication feels so disrespectful and manipulative. Just giving us a timeline would make people feel better.

I’m honestly tired of the waiting game. If you’re going to do layoffs just do it already. They already know who is going to be let go so just do it. The anxiety of waiting and wondering is getting so exhausting. In my area WFH jobs are non existent except for Centene. I have put my resume out there and applied for over 50 jobs already in case I get cut and was declined from most or never received a response. I’ve been with this company for almost four years now and have made it through other layoffs but they didn’t feel as extreme as this one.
I honestly just want answers or some type of update. The job market is awful right now and this is going to hurt a lot of people who live in smaller towns with not many options for employment. I truly hope I make it through these cuts but I’m mentally preparing myself to be let go. I’m still working just as hard every day but the anxiety is causing me to be physically sick. Sorry just needed to vent.

I am so worried. My husband needs our medical coverage very much. I love my job, my role, my peers, my PL. I have been so happy for over a decade. I get good annual reviews and am worried if they go by dollars, I might be on the higher end of my pay scale and therefore easy to be picked to layoff?? Punished for being a good employee for a long time. Wouldn’t that be something. 😔

If it’s going to happen just let it happen already.

Any precedent to whether they do layoffs on Mondays or Fridays? I’ve seen both at other orgs.

I can't remember the last time I felt calm at work. Every time my phone buzzes, I brace myself for bad news. Every meeting invite makes my stomach drop. I catch myself holding my breath during leadership emails. It's not just stress, it's a constant state of low-grade panic. I know I can't keep living like this, but I don't know how to turn the volume down. I'm starting to realize that leaving might be the only way to get my head back above water.

Get your anxiety meds ready for 25 loooooooong days 😭

For those of us who received a later than expected VSP approval, and those that received an even much later than expected approval, all the way THROUGH 2028 which is absurd! My heart breaks for you all! Some are going to feel like they are being held captive, (PL we beg you to give us some grace and do not set ANYONE up). Some will go ahead and leave which I totally can understand. Prayers for everyone and to those that try to stick it out we stand with you. Just try to take it one day at a time. Do the best you can. Get mental health assistance offered through SpringHealth it is free, just try to turn a new leaf, remember things happen for a reason, be strong and get the $ that you so much deserve. Brush up your resume. I think most of us were getting used to the idea of being able to move on with our life and it definitely caught us off guard causing more anxiety. Time will go by fast! Counting down! Stay Strong and may Peace be with you all!

Are we still at an MCO Or has this turned into fast paced thriller featuring hidden identities, strange disappearances, dark secrets and shocking plot twists reminiscent of Harlan Coben's Netflix series?
The information is much better hidden and protected then Dr. Fauci's diary.

This is so exhausting and draining.

Unable to sleep knowing there'll most likely be more cuts. I wish they were able to wrap this up in a single day.

I am nervous as heck!

If the last 6 weeks were rough and stressful, hold on to your hats people the next 4 to 16 months are going to be questionable!

The wait for redundancies is ki-ling me. Can they just hurry. This is soul destroying.

Which departments are most likely to be affected? Can any claims analysts that took the vsp tell us what their separation date is? I am under claims and just want to feel like I can breathe again.

I applied for the VSP. I got approved. My separation date is in May 2027. I have been looking for another job since they pulled bonuses, PFP's etc off table the beginning of 2023 even more so after the Sept 2023 Lay Off leak. This whole thing is a sham....a PR stunt for the earnings call July 28th. Some say too many people applied - cool they didn't have to approve them all. It was bad enough giving a separation date of September but 8 months out? A year? The absolute mind f**k of it all is despicable. The only difference between those that didn't apply and those that did is "severance" and being locked into employment unless you quit before your separation date. BUT ALL OF you now will have the constant anxiety of being laid off at any given moment as has been the course since 2023 for most of us. And they did say in the agreement you can be subjected to involuntary layoffs even if you got the VSP.

I, after 3 years of applying out, landed another role and will be out next week. I wish everyone luck but don't let your guard down. None of the way this went makes any sense whatsoever and I believe there is an agenda and it is not good. What this company did to its employees is nothing short of psychological te---r and torture. Oh and KARMA IS A BI--H make no mistake. The company will reap what it sows eventually and I have a hunch it already is.

Let’s use this thread to share acceptance/denials and separation dates! It’s so much easier when everything is in one spot!

I was accepted and my separation date is 9/4. I thought I would be happier but suddenly I feel a little anxious.

I am under no illusion that things will be better at another corp or MCO bc this is how these things work often but in NJ we just got an email from leadership saying that we have hired two more “experienced leaders to the leadership team” but this is terrible optics. We are ALL confused, anxious and left with little to no information which is how speculation and rumors start. And the day we are waiting on our VSP and people who are staying are nervous about getting canned we get info that they took on TWO (I’m sure very well paid) “leaders”- not a great look.

I didn't know you could feel both petrified and relieved at the same time. That's me today. I'm so scared of what'll happen tomorrow, but at the same time, I'm feeling relieved that it'll finally be over, and not a day too soon. A thoroughly strange feeling, I have to admit.

Although I feel we will all be refreshing our emails tomorrow, I hope the first person who gets it posts it here ASAP lol. Not seeing myself being able to focus tomorrow on anything!

This weekend has been a roller coaster of emotions. One minute I feel confident that I made the right decision by signing the VSP, and the next I'm asking myself, "What have I done?"

Twenty years with one company... and this is how it ends. It's a strange feeling to close such a significant chapter of my life.

For those of you who also signed the VSP or are going through a major career transition, how are you feeling? I'd love to know I'm not alone in this.

Had such a hard time working Friday thinking about what will happen. It's Saturday and the only thing I can think of is what's going to happen on Monday. Anyone else feeling anxious?

Has anyone else had constant org changes, and it’s not all adding up? As we approach the next layoff round, it’s getting very eerie around here. I’m a bit scared. However, it also doesn’t make sense to do all these org changes only for us to be laid off. I can’t make sense of it.