#anxiety

So we’re supposed to sit here for twenty-two days, wondering if we still have jobs. Twenty-two days of stress, rumors, and sleepless nights. It’s unbelievable how inhumane this process is. They could have given us a week’s notice, even a few days. But no, they’d rather drag it out and make everyone suffer.

Nothing happening with my team so far, but from what I understand this will be a whole day thing, with notifications going out periodically. Needles to say, not much work will get done today.

Soooo...is this a good indicator of a big layoff?

Do our immediate supervisors kno.whom is being laid off yet

Allegedly half, around 7,500 people, were notified yesterday. Are they aiming for 14,000 total in this round, or will it continue in January?

Heard some people here might’ve been let go a couple days ago, it’s hard not to worry. Feels like the writing’s on the wall. People are spending less, things are slowing down. I just hope this isn’t the start of something bigger.

It seems 5% so far. I am sure the largest wave hasn’t come yet.

Just got an invite this afternoon to meet with my one other coworker (We’re L5), the SVP of our area and then our boss’ boss. No agenda, no details. Meeting is private. Seems really strange and now I’m stressed out again.

I’ve seen a few posts from folks saying they’ve received them already. Isn’t it a bit early? Then again, management can always change tactics.

If so, that’s a real bummer. No end to the peak anxiety.

Yes, we can catch our breath for now, but this is only the beginning. If you think you’re safe, think again. All signs point to layoffs becoming the new normal. I wish it weren’t like this, but ignoring it won’t help anyone.

Even knowing it's over? I still can't get rid of this knot in my stomach.

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

Too many good people are struggling right now — burned out, anxious, even dealing with health impacts. It’s easy to feel invisible, like just another name on a list. But we’re not, and we shouldn’t be to each other.

Everyone deserves respect and safety. When that’s missing, it doesn’t just hurt morale — it hurts people. If you see someone slipping, check in. “Hey — you okay?” can mean more than you think.

If someone’s afraid to report what happened, do it for them. Accountability starts with us. Big changes don’t excuse breaking rules, laws, or people.

Need help?
• Report issues anonymously: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/57844/index.html
• Know your rights: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state

We may not fix everything now, but we can protect each other.

Before you downvote, think: if someone was wrecking your health or threatening your family’s income for no reason, wouldn’t you want someone to speak up? We’re a $6 billion company, not a failing startup. This isn’t survival — it’s people going rogue, and it needs to stop.

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.

I genuinely can't sleep. I'm trying so hard. But I just can't. It's 2:20 am.

I don't even know what to check my email. I don't know what to do anymore. I lost. I feel dead inside.

I know this is just a job. But it's also livelihood.

i feel so alone in this

Yet I’m praying not to get laid off. I despise this place and most of my team. My manager is straight from he-l. Clueless, except when it comes to pitting us against each other. People at the top fuel the toxicity, it seeps into everything we do. And yet, I can’t afford to lose this job. God knows I’ve been trying to find something else, but all I see are fake postings or companies announcing layoffs. I don’t know about you, but I feel completely cornered and hopeless.

Her company’s in worse shape, and the chances of her getting let go are even higher. The odds aren’t looking good for us. If we both lose our jobs, we’re honestly sc--wed. I don’t know what we’ll do if at least one of us doesn’t find something new fast. We’ve both worked hard and done everything right. This just shouldn’t be happening. Ever.

Does anyone else feel like they’ve been in a vacuum of silence since Thursday? No news, no updates, not from the company at large, not from my manager, not from my manager’s manager… the silence is deafening

I’d rather find out tomorrow than spend days or weeks being a nervous wreck.

Since the “no” group will be laid off first, is it possible the severance pot could severely be depleted by them, because the group may be larger than originally anticipated by IOL? I feel like I'm playing Squid game.

Not in this economy, and not with the job market the way it is. So please, share credible information or at least somewhat reliable rumors. We’re all in this together. Most of us would rather have a heads-up, but nobody wants to get worked up week after week over layoffs that aren’t actually happening.

If we go by the media reports, that doesn’t seem to be the case. But then, who still trusts leadership at their word? We’ve been stressing for weeks over the coming big round, and now it sounds like it might turn into a drawn-out affair. No company, and no fu--ing job, is worth this much personal anxiety and collective pressure.

I’m numb at this point. Whatever happens, happens. I just want it to be over fast. The toll this whole thing is taking on our health is off the charts. Sc--w this company.

I’ve refreshed this site so many times since Thursday. This is depressing af. See you all tomorrow. Good luck, I guess? I don’t know

I am having anxiety, any idea about how much severance will be given.

I'm over here updating layoff.com, my Outlook email, Slack, Blind non-stop. Why don't they just get it over with?

It’s a better option than staying in this mess of never-ending anxiety.

Anyone else has stress, mental and anxiety problems. I just cannot work today. I had trouble sleeping over the weekend. My wife says that I should stop thinking about it, but I cannot. Trying to meditate, helps a little bit but it's hard. I am thinking many of us are in the same position. How do you cope????????????????????/

The past few weeks (or even months) have been tough, but hearing from others who are going through the same thing has been oddly comforting. It helps to know I’m not the only one feeling this dread and uncertainty right now.

Worst experince of my life. nothing but a bunch of false promises and liars. Former and cutrent people there pick on people with disabilities.

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

I want to be able to sleep through the night again. I haven’t had a proper night of sleep in what feels like months.

i’m losing my mind.

I just don’t have the capacity to worry anymore. I don’t care about the date, I don’t care if I get to keep the job, and I don’t care about the state of the job market. If I work myself up to the point of being a basket case, I won’t be able to handle what’s coming anyway. And it’s not like this has been the best job ever, so losing it wouldn’t exactly be a life-defining tragedy.

Even getting through next week won’t calm me down. We all know there are more cuts coming. And, swear to God, months of job hunting have only made me more depressed. Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone. Whatever happens to each of us, here’s hoping something better waits for us on the other side of this sh-tshow.

Sundays are the worst when it comes to any hopes of restful sleep. Another surprise meeting? More changes (discussed secretly for months) out of the blue? Continued silence in reply to repeated pleas for explanation or help?

I’ll be gone soon. Until then, I’ll continue enduring the Loki-driven whack-a-doodle nonsense.

Consider that being laid off by Tgt at this point could be blessing in disguise given the company's sustained decline under Cornell, who isn't going anywhere. Why is that again? No one should have any confidence that Tgt - under Cornell and his protege - will suddenly turn things around and become competitive with the likes of Walmart, TJX, Amazon and Costco, all of which has been hitting on all cylinders. Anyway, sorry to see the distress that many of you are experiencing, particularly while those most responsible for Tgt's long decline sip champagne. It's not right.