My supervisor is pretty much dumb as a cow, and she has the power to get rid of HP IT professionals, funny isn't? Today, there is virtually no loyalty out there, HP, IBM, any company that's around. It doesn’t matter how long you have been working at... — read more 

How does the actual act of communicating that you've been laid off happen? Do they call you in a conference room? Who is there? What do they tell you? How long does it take. I am extremely nervous, been with HP for 4 years and I am expecting to be... — read more 

This sounds awful, I have been watching this site for days and just reading pure craziness, some of these people act like they didnt have a life before HP. O have been here 5 years. 5 years ago if did't make a lot but all 4 of my kids were fed... — read more 

HP HR is not there to protect your job, they are there to recruit and protect the company. And if you have a problem here in HP they are going to side with management and navigate the situation so the company can not be sued. HP HR will help a good... — read more 

I am a said contractor and have worked with Hewlett Packard for years now, I would never be an employee, maybe it'd be good to be an employee now as employees will get severance payment now, nothing will go to contractor. I've been an HP contractor... — read more 

Better advice to HP employees that may get laid off or terminated soon. If you see abuse, document it. They may not be focusing on you today, but if they're allowed to abuse your colleagues, they're allowed to abuse you, too. It's just a matter of... — read more 

REPOST: You have to remember, these people (corporate executives and directors) are all networked... While Meg might be CEO of HP, she's also likely sitting on the board of a dozen other companies. Their prerogative isn't to make companies better... — read more 

As some of us prepare to leave HP due to layoffs, please note: You have the right to keep copies of documents you sign. Remember that pile of papers you signed without reading when you started this job, or that confidentiality agreement your boss... — read more 

no news is a good news i am guessing?

When the CEO sells her own HP stocks, it's time to sell your stocks too ... WTF http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=HPQ+Insider+Transactions

Laid off? Do NOT sign any paperwork. Seek legal advice immediately. HR is full of clever foxes. It's your job to be one step ahead.

Here's an old but good read about what kind of person Meg is. Don't expect anything to get better at HP, get out of there now! http://exiledonline.com/meg-whitman-stingiest-billionaire-in-america-or-top-8-reasons-why-borat-would-vote-for-meg-whitman/

Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard would spit Meg in her face, then fire her without severance pay for what she's done to HP. Stupid old hag.

Thank you Meg Whitmman I hope you can sleep at nights because I can't. After 20 plus years of service you let us out to dry. You shifted us to another company with lower pay, less medical benefits and loss of vacation days while we pay more to cover... — read more 

Don't hang around. As an HP employee, this is how I feel about HP: https://instagram.com/p/8Lx3GRp4C9/

Read recent news regarding the 30,000 layoffs. I predicted this would happen months before it was announced. Get out now. Run while you can and don't look back!!! If they tell you not to worry or mention that your job is secure, it simply means YOU... — read more 

I noticed someone posted they were tracking the HP hiring trend and was wondering if anyone had a history of all the HP layoffs from 2012 or 2009 to current (ie. dates, number of employees let go, etc).

I was in shock as I really did not expect this to happened. I have been with HP for over twenty years, I was chargeable all the time, I was a SME on multiple tracks and my skills are in need at HP or outside. The client feedback was outstanding... — read more 

Laid off this morning. Was told many others were on the chopping block and that job was safe. Believe no one.

Do not wait for layoffs, make a move now. Update your resume, work on your LinkedIn profile, network. Let everyone you know that you are looking for job while you still have it. It's easier to find a job if you are still employed, do not wait to be... — read more 

I worked for hp for about last 8 years, always had a great end of year review with my manager. In my case all the layoff news were such a lie, they laid off many hard working people that gave their best for the company....and moved those jobs to... — read more 

Don't sit around and wait for HP to decide your future. Start looking for a new job now. Take control. If you're going to leave, do it on your own terms, not HP's. Check for jobs on LinkedIn. Get in touch with former HPers who are already working at... — read more 

Some in HP have seen this a few times before, but for those of us who haven't, it's a challenge. There are a lot of "management" types that have never had another job after college and they're in their late 40s or early 50s. They're old blood, have... — read more 

When she was fired, she got a $21.4 million severance package!!!! Really???

HP Layoff Package: Anyone knows what a typical HP severance package is. I am in HPE and I've been with the company 18 months, do you maybe know if I may be eligible for unemployment and if COBRA may be offered for employees that do not have long... — read more 

What if Meg woke up and decided to do the right thing. End WFRs and give everyone a raise. Imagine how productivity would improve. Our clients would get what they want on time and with better quality, Stocks would sore because investors would have... — read more 

While I was with HP, I really never felt safe in job position. My managers (and HP in general) were always ready for the WFR call. I worked remote and felt as if I missed out on a lot of what was going on with my team, rally, it's hard unless you... — read more 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hp-cut-30-000-more-010838450. Change is inevitable.. HP is giving us a view of what to expect in the next 3 years. No need to panic. Stay focused and work hard. The economic policies of the left are dragging down the US... — read more 

am massively depressed. Can't focus at anything at work. Glancing at the screen all day... Don't know how to get from this stage. Help!

HP wants me to commute an hour to work every day to sit in the cafeteria with and engineer software with my laptop 8 hours a day. I can drive 5 more miles for $20k more. I kind of appreciate Meg for kicking me in the ass and forcing me to find a... — read more 

After being with this company for 10 years, no raise or bonus worth mentioning for 8 years, I should have been looking a long time ago, However, I love the work I do, my team and my manager. So from that point of view, I have always hesitated to... — read more 

I don't think I can wait to find out about the layoff. We should start looking for a job now.

Does anyone know how the layoffs will affect the housing market in Silicon Valley?

There's been a lot of anger these past few months over the terrible offers that many employees recieved from Ciber and Adecco. These offers are inconsiderate, unethical, and down right insulting, taking into account that many have spent much of their... — read more 

Since the days of Carly HP has been laying off workers most being in what they call high cost areas (United States). Labor laws in Europe and other high cost areas have protected the workforce in part from such layoffs. The United States have no such... — read more