I was cut last year and it was the best thing that happened to me. Company is a complete joke. At least Indra is gone not sure about the new guy. It took me a month to get a job with a huge pay raise making more than the people older and levels above... — read more 

Let’s all think positively about this...sometimes new beginnings aren’t the end of the world! Hopefully we all learned last year to save our money. Also, be real, the work environment hasn’t been great the last 5-10 years

I don’t have any doubt that we will be hit by mass layoffs sooner rather than later. Mass layoffs have occurred at PepsiCo in most of the recent years, why would this year be any different? My only doubt is when will they happen exactly and in what... — read more 

NAN was last year. Heard in October they’ll do layoffs again February 2019. Gatorade didn’t do great again in 2018. Hiring freeze and travel ban already kicked off. Same story every year. Hate to see people go. Just to check if I got this right -... — read more 

Once again anybody close to or already under Rule 70 has much bigger chances of receiving the pink slip than anybody else? We've been cut so much in the past rounds that I'm not sure many are even left - which makes me think was the main goal all... — read more 

Field management/banded execs will probably be hit, and probably their supporting functions (if department only has to support half the people it used to...). Rumors IT Ops/Sustain will be hit as well, but IT jobs are the easiest to skim and offshore... — read more 

I entered the workforce right around the recession/recovery time period - 2010. I haven't spent all my years at Pepsi, but of the now 8 or 9 years I have been working, there have been mass layoffs EVERY YEAR at every company I have been at. I've... — read more 

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I'm beginning to think that all of these rumors are just that, rumors. There seems to be very little chatter at Frito-Lay HQ and that's unusual prior to a big announcement. The only rumor that seems legitimate is the one where Frito-Lay will be... — read more 

What happened whit the story that reorgs begin 2/14 and that cut will start at that time? People have been talking about that left and right, but now it seems to be quiet. Is that scenario still probable as people said it might be? Any update on... — read more 

Been here less than a year - and now I see everybody is talking about something major that's about to go down. I'm going to guess that my job is in jeopardy, since I'm assuming I'm among the last hires. Is that how it works here - last in first out?... — read more 

For those of us in North America, it's a matter of simple math. I'm assuming we all follow the same PDR schedule... Mid February is earnings and close or P2 - make some announcement during the earnings call to make wall street wet - announce a... — read more 

As the February culling time-frame is getting closer and closer and more and more indicators point to a repeat performance, do we have any idea how many will be affected this year? Around a thousand once again? More? Less? It would be nice to have at... — read more 

After Mike Spanos announcement on reorg, things seems to have gone cold. Any news from there folks?

Regardless of what happens this week or next, this only the beginning. Rumors are that a team is being put into place to identify jobs/work across all functions (Marketing, HR, FInance, etc) that can either be outsourced or consolidated. Either more... — read more 

So, why did I put in 60 hours this week? Salaried, so no OT. Oh, that's right, loyalty to a company that had no loyalty to me. I guess i'm a glutton for punishment. Rooms are booked at HQ sites. The field (pepsi anyway) will be highly affected. Half... — read more 

In the midst of yet another round of layoffs, we have the continual growth of one of the most over-funded and worthless organizations in the company - Information Security. They just announced the hiring of a VP and Deputy Chief Information Security... — read more 

I'm sorry if this was asked and answered, but I couldn't find it on here. Do people still get their bonuses even if they are laid off a few weeks prior? Somebody in another thread mentioned that layoffs in February happen to avoid having to pay out... — read more 

Just heard through the grapevine about some market directors who are leaving the company effective today.

I get the general premise to merge and try to create the same, or better results with a lesser workforce and fewer tiers of management, but what are we talking about in terms of workes that will get RIF’ed? Certainly hope It’s not simple math... — read more 

apparently this is the code word used for the re-org. I also heard that they are taking away severance and offering jobs across the Atlantic ocean. you move or its over with no severance

It looks like Purchase HR has reserved conference rooms Wednesday February 20th

Or at least the week of February 14? Of all the days and weeks in the year, why exactly is this such a good period for cuts and reorganizations? What makes it so special? It almost feels intentional in its pettiness. Although, nothing really... — read more 

Rumor is the announcement will be Friday, Feb 15th. Eight regions will be merged into 4. Plano Region office is closing down and many of the directors in South Region have left or are moving to different positions. Some directors are retiring.

We’ve always worked a lot, but in the last couple of months, it has become unbearable. I don’t know if that’s a coincidence but with those extra loads of work came an inhuman treatment from our boss. When I think about what I go through and what... — read more 

One was an a--hole so I don't mind, but the other was a decent person. My main worry is why did they leave so abruptly. Do they know something we don't? It's been a while since the last layoffs round, so I wouldn't be surprised something was coming... — read more 

Just heard PwP has been dumped. Will impact RnD and other functions associated significantly. Keeping my fingers crossed for the moment

What about that rumor that there will be reorgs after the Superbowl? Well, the Superbowl is finished and I don’t see anything happening. All quiet at my location. Any info on that, or did this turn out to be just a rumor that wasn't true?

Add c-appy Pepsi marketing to c-appy Pepsi innovation after watching the Superbowl Ads and Halftime show. Happy upcoming Valentine's m---acre to all!

GM is hiring in MI and OH...

The smart thing to do is ask for volunteers wishing to retire early and bridge then to retirement. I've heard a lot of people would sign-up if it was an option.

Let’s hope the company finally cleans house in the ole’ boys network. The place resembles Young and the Restless, not a world class manufacturing plant.

Do you have any updates?

Not sure about other teams and departments, but we have lost so many people already that I honestly have no idea how we'll function if we lose one more person. But does the management care? Of course not. We will be expected to pick up even more... — read more 

I've heard from very credible sources that a reorg is coming, likely after Superbowl. Got to make sure we have enough people to push through Superbowl then the ax will fall. Been told to avoid major project action items 2x2-3x1. Good luck everyone!... — read more 

Anyone know which offices, if any, are being closed? I’ve read IT will be heavily impacted. Anyone know about other functions... sales, marketing, finance, warehouse, etc?

With the layoffs last year some people got their retirements "bridged". What does this mean and at what age do they force retirement? Does anyone know or have experience with this?

I left on my own terms a few years ago and it was best thing I ever did. It was a tough decision but living/working with that fear that every year was your last year at a company you used to love was no way to go through life. I miss the people but I... — read more 

I am going on 40 years with the company, hearing it is going to be ugly. I am in PES on the east coast and even other field service techs are hearing Pepsi is blowing up it’s team. The coke Guys I mean... The only thing I heard for certain is the... — read more