I’ve been hearing mixed reviews about CAS but they seem to have all the jobs. Anyone have some pros/cons? I understand some of the issues with a growing business, I’m more interested in the work environment and if there is any leadership to watch... — read more 

I've got an offer to start somewhere new next week, but I'm completely frozen with indecision. Sure, I hate my current job, but at least I understand how this place operates. The thought of being the new person during potential cutbacks terrifies me... — read more 

Will RIFs start this week? Last year the RIFs were the first full week of May.

They are everywhere. They wreak havoc on others careers, on projects. I have seen some Narcissists so bad they literally should not be allowed to work with others at all. Some of them don't unless they have someone to manipulate or something they... — read more 

I saw a post meeting is scheduled by manager, anyone else received meeting invites from manager/HR?

Why are we posting all these new job openings while ignoring the qualified people we just laid off? It makes zero sense to hire outsiders who’ll need months to get up to speed when we’ve got former employees, some with decades of experience, ready to... — read more 

Does Martha make it through the year? I think the smart money says no…which probably means he will continue on as CEO through the 2030’s.

Or do they just keep taking credit for your work and completely ignoring you afterward? Yes, I'm jaded.

It certainly seems like we are hurtling towards another round of RIFs. But are there any reasons that RIFs won’t happen right now?

I’m trying to land a job in CAS, can anyone provide advice and what it’s like to work there.

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1916573094367625556 Congrats to all who supported this product! Medtronic tested its Hugo robot in 137 real surgeries — fixing prostates, kidneys, and bladders — and the results were better than doctors... — read more 

I heard a rumor for a more on focus r&d vs clinical studies for the next FY +.

No RIFs before the end of the month?

Or next week? Or early May?

First it was Covid Then it was "supply chain" problems Now it will be Tariffs Martha gets another cover for stock's dismal performance, and excuse to survive. And of course the BS BOD will buy into all of this!

I worked on quite a few of these projects and we usually have to sit on this information quietly for a few years before sites close. I know of one that still hasn't been communicated to people, and is delayed while the transfer of production is... — read more 

I've been at Medtronic a while now, and the place feels different. I used to think this was where I’d retire, but lately? Highly doubt it. To the new hires: do you actually see yourself here in ten years, or are you already eyeing the door?

I heard that senior management is coming soon (in 2 weeks) - probably to lay us off. So get ready!

Will there be layoffs?

I’m very confused by the leadership decisions and everyone who has been longstanding in this OU seems to have a “dog eat dog” mentality even on the same team. Can anyone please help validate or correct my understanding ? Or add different context... — read more 

Here's a link to an article with a great lesson for our management (and maybe some of us... — read more 

I just left another soul-crushing meeting with management – it feels like I'm working for a pack of hyenas with clipboards. The politics here make high school look like a zen retreat. I'm so done with this. At this point, I’d take a job herding feral... — read more 

How would these tariffs will impact MDT, Any feedback?

That's what they want you to do. That's what all this cr-p and layoffs is all about. Don't do them any favors, I'm begging you. Make them pay you severance.

So we are in crunch time now. I think some OUs and projects with emerge totally unscathed. I think this layoff will actually be a small one where we trim the dead wood only.

Well, we are ki-ling ourselves with supply chain and how we are treating our vendors, under the leadership of our wonderful CEO. We have many small companies that supply critical parts to support manufacturing and some do want to do business with... — read more 

It makes them think twice before laying you off. Especially if it is for EAP type stuff. Come back May 1st and it should buy you an extra year or two.

Has anyone else noticed Folks are in full force enjoying a 4 weekend, hardly anyone shows up Monday and Fridays now a days ... What happened to the 4 day RTO. policy?

Why are they getting special treatment? Seriously.

I finally got out of GOSC, which is run by Mr. Walmart and his muscle man Mr. Dr Pepper. Two wonderful examples of Geoff hiring from the outside! How do people with MBAs whose experience was running a sugar water company and one who ran managed... — read more 

Hearing very big changes/layoffs coming to several OUs, specifically in marketing and integrated marketing. Including shared services (like multichannel marketing and digital operations) which will likely be disbanded and mostly laid off. What is... — read more 

Medtronic has made it crystal clear that there’s nothing left to stick around for. When this lousy leadership treats layoffs as the only fix for their many messes, it says everything about their incompetence and lack of direction. Anyone still... — read more 

We cannot stand by having this leadership not put patients first. We continue to not be able to provide life saving products due to supply chain issues so that GOSC can save a buck. We need a new change of strategy and leadership. We have failed our... — read more 

Every single day. I know I'm in no position to do it, yet I keep thinking about it. That's what this place has done to me. I'm willing to risk my livelihood just to get away from its toxicity.

I am starting a new layoff thread. I don’t have much info but the last one had gotten overrun. So the main thing I am hearing is that overall layoffs will be disproportionately distributed across OU’s. Some will see a haircut, some will see a 25%... — read more 

With the way Medtronic runs it business nowadays you can’t just laugh at it. Why stress out about it? It’s not worth it. Just let the ship slowly sink. Medtronic is now just a slowly sinking cash cow for revolving door of VPs who come and go after... — read more 

I’ve finally found another job. While it's only tangentially related to my field of expertise and doesn’t offer a significant pay increase, it provides opportunities for advancement, the chance to learn something new, and a new challenge. I just... — read more 

We got a chorus. Actually, two churros. I feel the company appreciates me.