#jobsecurity

Oracle always had a reputation of being ruthless in regards to job security. Is IBM now worse than Oracle? I know the technology companies are all ruthless including Microsoft, AWS, Google, Salesforce and Oracle. Better job security in general is to work for a customer. No guarantees anywhere of course. But everyone I talked to in the past said Oracle was among the worst. My kids in the past have asked me about working for IBM and I had to be honest about what they might be getting into.

Major Corporate Layoffs

• Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come — The Washington Post (Yesterday)
• LIV Golf plans mass layoffs as league seeks investors to survive — The New York Times (3 days ago)
• US Tariff Threats and VW Layoffs Hit Sector: Week in Automotive — Mexico Business News (2 days ago)
• Among Us 3D Developer Schell Games Confirms Layoffs — UploadVR (3 days ago)
  Healthcare & Education
• KCRHA Layoffs Begin, With Executive Positions, Financial Staff Untouched — PubliCola (3 days ago)
• FAS Ends Layoff Notifications With 165 Positions Eliminated — The Harvard Crimson (8 days ago)
• Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees due to federal research cuts — The Baltimore Banner
• Layoff Warnings Hit Thousands of School Employees — Education Week
  National Jobless Claims
• The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low — ABC News (2 days ago)
• US jobless claims fell to 203,000 last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare — 10TV (2 days ago)
• US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low — AP News
  Other Notable Layoffs
• What ICE money could buy: Iowa layoffs and news Aug. 27, 2026 — Iowa Starting Line (2 days ago)
• More Than 30% of FAS Social Sciences Staff Laid Off in Largest Wave Yet — The Harvard Crimson
• Disney/Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers — Variety
• Uber lays off 10% of customer service workers and calls others back to working in the office — Business Insider
• Zillow layoff details show severance terms and senior roles cut — HousingWire
  [The overall labor market remains relatively stable with jobless claims near historic lows (around 197,000–203,000), suggesting that large‑scale layoffs are not widespread across the U.S. economy, though specific sectors and companies are implementing significant workforce reductions.]

Austin-based game developers are actively pursuing a union contract following recent layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division. Workers at Bethesda Game Studios, now part of Microsoft, unionized earlier this year due to concerns about company changes and potential job cuts. The recent workforce reduction, impacting 1,600 employees immediately, has intensified negotiations between the Communications Workers of America and Microsoft. Union representatives allege unfair labor practices and "bad faith bargaining" by the company. The union's priorities include worker safety, job security, and safeguards against AI replacing human roles.

Austin, Texas

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-game-developers-push-for-union-contract-amid-microsofts-xbox-layoffs/amp/

I recently finished a second round interview, but I'm also aware of the ongoing layoffs and such. Thoughts?

We really need to address Oracles abuse of H1B. They lay off Americans and then hire more H1Bs at the same time. There should be a requirement for capped H1Bs to have to interview for the job with a group of qualified Americans yearly. This way we can prove the H1B is needed over an American. Especially at Oracle. I guarantee the H1B wont' be needed because we have a qualified American for the job.

For the influx of PIPs coming in, where are you located and which BU? Before someone starts yelling “WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?”, it’s because this would help folks in these countries/BU to know what’s coming and start looking for new roles.

I know we dont have many folks from the stores on this forum, but wanted to share this as well. These folks are working as hard as us and they are often impacted by cuts more than we are. Anyhow, I am sorry they have to go thru this and hope all laid off folks find better jobs soon.

We are being told to create more lower level roles and limit/eliminate the amount of higher level roles. I was looking at some of our postings for C12 roles. They are asking for 5-8 years of specific experience and stating an advanced degree is a plus. I am sorry but 5-8 years of this type of experience should easily demand C13.

The message is clear. Do more with less people and less experience. Sad thing this is the whole damn market. Good luck to all that have been impacted and those that will be. Ugh

AI is positioned to be removing many jobs in the name of OBD.

And I couldn't be more grateful. That place is a disaster, and getting out was the push I needed to find something better. Being let go feels like a punishment when it happens, but with time you realize it's a gift. Go find something that doesn't drain you. You'll thank yourself later.

For your sanity, just assume every department will see cuts. You can either wait and see or take control and start looking now. I know that sounds harsh, but it's the reality.

Video game developer Schell Games has reportedly initiated its first-ever layoffs. Multiple employees shared news of the job cuts on LinkedIn, indicating the reductions began last Friday. The affected departments include marketing, art, design, and visual effects. Reports suggest approximately fourteen individuals have been let go from the studio. These layoffs occur despite the CEO's past public statements against putting jobs at risk.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/schell-games-reportedly-lays-off-staff

I'm unsure what to expect after meeting my PIP goals. Hope, everything will be ok. I really need this work to feed my family.

bh um is no different from all the cr-p going on! Since all the policy changes auth requests have dwindled - very litlte work to do! We point this out all the time and were asking how is all this affecting our job security - told with a smile no no….there is always work to do. Nope!!!!! No one can meet their ridiculous productivity requirements and on every 1:1 PL are told to mark us down for not meeting metrics even though there isnt enough work to do!!!!! Then they start tracking our laptops with pega to make sure were are in the applications but there is no work to do!!!!!! Im so glad i got the heck out of UM!!!!!! A nightmare!!!!!!

They are eliminating all of the TLs in practice management, giving them 60 days to find a new job in the firm with not many other details provided on what then. As many of us saw, once you were ISP’d there was no going back, you were black balled.

It’s not over people, they are still cleaning house, no one is safe. Get out while you can.

I’m coming from a different industry and recently received an offer from Chevron for a design engineering position. I’m hesitant to accept the offer, even though the compensation is slightly better than my current company.
My biggest concern is Chevron’s use of engineering outsourcing, particularly to India. I’m worried that, over time, my position could be outsourced or eliminated and the work could be transferred to India.Should I accept the offer despite this concern, or would it be better to reject it because of the potential long-term risk to job security? What factors should I consider when evaluating the stability and future prospects of this position?

I applied for an internal position in Feb, got some pay bump but I RIFed told last Thursday. My previous team has no opening for me and I was told I can apply for roles internally the next few weeks. WTF. Why would they hire someone internally knowing that the position is funded and rif the role in less than 5 months. The only reason given was "funding" but Sr. Dir making a lot more and who does nothing is still there. This is really messed up

Been told OAL is too important to have any layoffs. Even if the Codex skills will automate all tasks, we will be safe unlike other teams.

Manufacturing in Massachusetts will end by 1st quarter in 2027. All manufacturing will be moved to low-cost countries where labor costs are much less.

Employees will not be offered relocation or positions in the replacement facility.

But assigning me things I've never been trained on and expecting magic? That's the kind of stress I can't handle. I'm out of here as soon as I find something, even if it involves less pay.

I've seen too many coworkers get laid off and panic because they'd been out of the hiring game for years. Start looking even if you're staying. Apply, interview, and keep your resume fresh. The worst that happens is you see what's out there. The best is you get an offer you can't refuse. You've got nothing to lose.

All retail is becoming part-time, open availability, and no benefits. Even fast food pays better now.

So I am currently at Cigna, Social worker role in medical department, our entire department is being let go as Cigna is exiting the IFP/Affordable Healthcare act market. I'm currently trying to beef up my private practice in hopes of going full time so I can avoid corporate world again- BUT I have noticed openings for BH roles at Aetna. I want to hear from anyone in the BH deparment- what's it like? outrageous caseload? toxic environment? poor management? Because Cigna BH department took a massive nose dive into he-l in the last year and there is nothing in the universe that would make me go back to the BH department of Cigna. I fear it's much the same at Aetna, but if I can't get my private practice to full time then I need to have a job.

https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/retail-stagnates-ad-dollars-help-walmart-stay-course-2026-08-18/

Five9 hires people for the next layoff round. You've got 12-18 months max. Use it wisely.

With the ship clearly sinking, why would anyone join Medtronic now? Please, if you joined in the last year or two, can you share why? I'm genuinely curious.

This company had more layoffs this week. They lied to us and said that they weren't going to layoff anymore people, but that was proven to be false. I have noticed a pattern with Archer, when they hired a team from Career Builder. Ever since they came onboard, they have let go of a lot of people, to bring in their own. This was the best company to work for, and we all felt secure. Now, we are all on edge.

It's pointless asking, the answer will always be yes. The only thing you can do is make sure you're prepared for it. That's it. Outside of that, there's no point in stressing over something you can't change.

So many spend like the job will last forever. I think that more frequent layoffs have made it clear that's not the case. I know a few folks who're now panicking because their savings are nowhere close to where they need to be in case they lose their jobs. Don't let that happen to you.

If you are working at a warehouse, your time as a PepsiCo employee is limited. By 2028, expect most to be run by 3rd party logistics. You will be working for those companies if you choose, but not PEP.

Bumped this from @b5+1kxx3f613 for info.

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.

Two companies, Cenlar FSB and Optum, have announced significant layoffs impacting over 100 workers in New Jersey. Cenlar FSB plans to eliminate 50 positions at its Ewing Township facility. Optum will be cutting 57 jobs at its Basking Ridge location. These reductions were reported to the state Department of Labor via WARN Act notices. No specific reasons for the job cuts were provided in the filings.

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/08/107-nj-workers-facing-layoffs-as-2-companies-announce-job-cuts.html

Obviously wait until your severance is a month or so from being done since the hiring process is about 4-5 weeks from first interview to job offer on average. Some licensed positions are quicker since not everyone can apply vs anyone off the street like a teller.

If micro goes back to tfb what does that mean for smb who were recently hired?

Anyone else keep applying for internal jobs and not even getting an interview when you are qualified for the job?

A significant wave of job losses is impacting the logistics industry. Over 7,000 positions have been eliminated across various companies. This trend reflects a broader economic adjustment within the sector. The full extent of these layoffs is still unfolding. Further details on the affected companies are emerging.

https://theloadstar.com/freightwaves-more-than-7000-jobs-cut-in-new-wave-of-closures/

TekSynap is planning to lay off 69 employees due to the conclusion of contract work. These layoffs will occur in three phases, starting in October and concluding by the end of December. The affected positions include wireless engineers, project managers, and network specialists. While many employees work remotely, the company's Virginia headquarters is listed as the affected site. TekSynap is exploring alternative assignments for some workers, which could reduce the total number of layoffs.

Reston, VA

https://patch.com/virginia/reston/reston-contractor-plans-69-layoffs-after-wireless-contract-work-ends

I am one of the 400 remote workers who has been ordered to RTO. I'm looking for work and applied for a fully remote contractor position. To my surprise, they told me the client is O'Reilly. They are looking for outside contractors to document the iSeries software for another team to do a complete rewrite. We received assurances that the CIO is leaving the iSeries platform alone, but this discovery clearly contradicts that claim. This CIO is secretly scheming to eliminate the iSeries as soon as possible.

Here is the job description that is posted on LinkedIn:

Capstone IT is helping our client find a RPG Developer who will analyze legacy RPG applications in an IBM iSeries/AS400 environment, document how those systems work, and support planning for a future move to a Java-based architecture. This role is light on daily coding and heavier on discovery, documentation, workflow analysis, DB2 data review, and modernization support.

Top 4 Skills:

RPG III / RPG IV / ILE RPG
IBM iSeries / AS400
DB2
Legacy system analysis and documentation
Responsibilities:

Analyze RPG applications running on IBM iSeries/AS400.
Document application functionality, dependencies, workflows, and business processes.
Review DB2 data structures and data flows.
Support discovery and planning for migration to a Java-based platform.
Assist with limited RPG enhancements, troubleshooting, and production support.
Work with business analysts, architects, stakeholders, and modernization teams.
Qualifications:

Strong RPG development experience, including RPG III, RPG IV, or ILE RPG.
Hands-on IBM iSeries/AS400 experience.
Solid DB2 database knowledge.
Experience documenting legacy applications and business processes.
Ability to explain technical findings clearly.
Nice to have: retail or high-transaction industry experience.
Nice to have: system integration or data migration exposure.

If the contract ends in December, will PCR, SICC, and ALC layoffs happen starting in October? Or will they cut us right before Christmas? I’ve been a PCR for 6 years. Preparing for my next move. About what percentage of the staff will remain? At least 25%?

Any news on Sunnyvale layoffs or are we safe now for this year at least?