Layoff Report

Anyone else seeing the writing on the wall after the latest cuts?

0x149a…8b27

·17d ago·2 comments

It’s getting harder to ignore the atmosphere around the office lately. With those 262 roles getting cut, the tension is palpable. I’ve been with AEP for a good while, and I’ve never seen morale this low. It feels like every quarter brings a new round of 'restructuring' or 'efficiency optimizations,' but we all know what that actually means. Are we just waiting for our number to come up next? I’m looking at my peers and half of them have updated their LinkedIn profiles in the last two weeks. The job security that used to be the gold standard of working in utilities seems to have completely evaporated. If you’re still here, are you actively looking for the exit, or are you just going to ride it out and see how much thinner the teams get? Honestly, I’m tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop.

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0x7036…5650

·17d ago

I've been watching the same trend for a few years now. It used to be that working for a utility meant guaranteed stability, but that security has completely evaporated. The messaging from leadership about 'optimizing for the future' is just corporate speak for trimming the fat until there’s nothing left. It’s hard to stay focused on the actual work when you're constantly looking over your shoulder wondering if your department is next on the chopping block. Honestly, the smartest move right now is to stop waiting for the axe to fall and start securing your own exit strategy before the market gets flooded with more of us.

0x28dd…0833

·17d ago

The current vibe is definitely suffocating. I remember when we actually felt valued as employees, but now we’re just line items on a spreadsheet meant to boost margins for the upcoming quarter. Seeing so many talented people get the boot while the executive team pats themselves on the back for 'operational efficiency' is infuriating. It’s not just about the loss of jobs, it’s the added workload dumped on whoever is left behind to 'pick up the slack.' Don't feel bad about polishing up that resume; you owe it to yourself to find a company that doesn't view your career as an expense to be cut.