Layoff Report

Is anyone actually surprised by the latest WARN filings?

0x52c1…6a4f

·3d ago·2 comments

Honestly, at this point, it’s just a Tuesday at CenterPoint. I saw the filings come through for the Miami Gardens and California sites—106 people in one hit, plus the smaller cuts in Vacaville. It feels like they’re just going down a list at this point to pad the quarterly numbers before the next earnings call. I’ve been here long enough to see the 'operational excellence' rebrand cycle through every few years, but the end result is always the same: fewer bodies doing the same amount of work, while leadership talks about 'streamlining' in the town halls. To those affected by the June 30th date, I’m sorry. It’s a absolute grind out there right now, especially in this job market. Start updating the resumes and reaching out to your network before the official transition date if you haven't already. Does anyone have any insight on if they’re offering decent severance packages for these latest rounds, or are they playing hardball with the terms again?

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0x532e…653d

·3d ago

The cycle is exhausting to watch. Every time they talk about 'streamlining' or 'operational efficiency,' those of us in the trenches know exactly what it means for our teams. It isn't just about the numbers on the spreadsheet; it is the total loss of institutional knowledge that happens when you prune the staff this aggressively. You can’t expect the same level of service and safety while constantly cutting the workforce to satisfy short-term earnings goals. At this point, the morale is non-existent because nobody feels secure, and the workload just keeps piling up for those left behind.

0x532e…653d

·3d ago

It is brutal, but unfortunately, this is the playbook for modern utility management. They prioritize shareholder dividends over everything else, including the people who actually keep the lights on. Seeing over a hundred people get cut at once isn't just a corporate strategy—it’s a disruption to families and local communities. I’ve stopped looking for a logical reason behind the madness; it’s clearly just about making the balance sheet look pristine for the investors regardless of the operational cost. Expect more of the same until the next round of restructuring hits.