Great Hall? Skyway? Brits?

Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.

Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.

Regardless of position we are all feeling the pressure of what's to come this week. Whether it's you or a team member you have worked with in the past people are going to lose their jobs this week. I dread going in this week and watch this horrible... — read more 

In past layoffs, has the location of the offline conference rooms meant anything?

I'm hopeful that I will still have a job at this time next week as I truly enjoy my job, coworkers and the company, but I've also come to terms with the fact that there is a strong possibility that I will be a member of the mass exodus come Tuesday... — read more 

The only thing I know is I am going to be at the bar either at noon or 5pm on Tuesday.

The only thing I know is I am going to be at the bar either at noon or 5pm on Tuesday.

Actually, I just got a copy of a new meeting invite. Actually it's 12K. Everybody's getting laid off except 1,000 team members. It's the rapture! Rapture everybody. Raptures happening. Believe me, I posted it anonymously on a message board.

Attrition is a fact of life at any company, but has been somewhat more notable at Target this past year with lowered morale, dissatisfaction with the Brooklyn Park move, and an improving job market. Comsider that when Target lays off 3-4k now, they... — read more 

Not surprised Brian decided to reduce headcount...

Anyone know if the company will pay out the accrued balance for Tuition Reimbursement that is owed to you for MBA credits if you're let go? No information anywhere and since they dropped the Pilot program there hasn't been much information.

Heard through a friend (who is reliable) that a Tgt director confirmed to him that mass layoffs will happen on Tuesday. It will be 4000+ from headquarters. I'm sharing this not to incite worry, but just to prepare people that this is going to be... — read more 

Heard that 5 were laid off in FMOC last week and they were told they have until May

"Whence it is to be noted, that in taking a state the conqueror must arrange to commit all his cruelties at once, so as not to have to recur to them every day, and so as to be able, by not making fresh changes, to reassure people and win them over by... — read more 

I am not a Target employee. But I wanted to let you know that there are thousands of people that are thinking of you. The posts on here speak to the sadness of not only layoffs, but the grief of seeing that organization where you "grew up" disappear... — read more 

i can't get on spotify from my work computer. is this related to the layoffs? really trying to pull together my "it's not me, it's you" target-layoff-playlist...

Another day another destiny, in this never-ending road to Calvary. This man who wants to save a dime will surely come a second time, one day more.

Which is worse? 1) Kicked to the curb, collecting unemployment, defaulting on mortgage/rent, moving back in with Mom/Dad. 2) Survive doing twice the work, stagnant career with no more upward mobility opps, no raises, no 401K match, no more time for... — read more 

Do you think that our hubris and vanity contributed to the situation we are in right now?

Anyone have any idea what areas are expected to be hit in TTS?

Starts on Tuesday 3/10 and goes through Friday. It looks like some rooms are offline during the week of 3/16 too.

I honestly have no idea. I've been with Target almost 10 years and have received a huge range of review scores, depending on the manager, from the mid 70's to the high 80's. It seems like they are handed out with no rhyme or reason, at least where I... — read more 

I'm having a difficult time with outlook/lync? Hoping it is just me but wondering if the process has started..?

As I sit here in the waiting room waiting to see if my uncle will recover from his surgery, his grandkids and kids are sobbing uncontrollably not knowing if they are going to still have a dad/grandpa... And I feel myself being selfish worrying if... — read more 

Is there some Machiavellian purpose to creating this climate of anxiety, dread, paranoia? Or is anyone at the top even paying attention to what this is doing to people and their work? I'll be working all day on Sunday to make up for my unproductive... — read more 

What happens on Tuesday if you are on maternity leave and you get the call you've laid off? I'm on the unpaid portion of my maternity leave using vacation days, do I all of sudden start getting a full paycheck again? Do I have any rights under fmla... — read more 

Trying to do the Software Take-Home replacement where we can get Microsoft Office for $10, but the site is so not responding. Anyone else having issues with this?

What if this week isn't THE week? What if we hold our breaths and nothing happens. Is that a possibility? I mean, no, right? Right?

But there it has been every Monday since the CA layoffs. I feel my inner-Godzilla bubbling up as I restrain the urge to knock that damn sign over.

Hey, we got diapers and toilet paper to sell. Put away you plushy dogs and get back to work.

Looking for a little insight on exactly how severance works.. At what rate is your lump sum taxed? Can you keep your life insurance? Do you lose your pension? What happens to your 401k? Are the job placement programs they offer helpful? Any other... — read more 

http://m.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/03/05/target-layoffs-ceo-brian-cornell-samsclub-2010-wmt.html?r=full

I have a feeling that while there will be layoffs, there will still be others that get a promotion through all of this. I have been through a layoff at another large employer and this is exactly what happened. Some directors became VPs with more DRs... — read more 

If you are invited to a room and informed your services are no longer needed you have 100% permission to be human in your response. If th at means sobbing, screaming, and wailing, so be it. You have experienced a trauma that has been compared to... — read more 

What are the rules and regulations about collecting unemployment?