Layoff Report

Dominion Energy - Voluntary Separation Program coming?

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·4d ago·2 comments

Has anyone heard anything concrete about a potential VSP in the works for Q3? My manager has been acting weird during our 1:1s, constantly bringing up 'cost optimization' and 'aligning with the 2025 strategic roadmap.' It feels like they are priming us for some sort of downsizing, but they haven't used the L-word yet. The vibe in the Richmond office is pretty tense lately. A few senior guys in my department are already talking about looking for exit ramps if the packages are decent. I’ve been here for over a decade and I’ve never seen the budget tightening this aggressive. It feels like we are just waiting for the other shoe to drop at this point. If anyone has heard whispers from HR or leadership during town halls, please share. I’m trying to decide if I should hold out for a package or just start polishing the resume and bail before things get chaotic.

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·4d ago

I've been hearing whispers about this for weeks now. When leadership starts throwing around phrases like 'strategic alignment' and 'cost optimization' while acting cagey in 1:1s, it’s rarely a good sign. The Richmond office rumor mill is usually pretty accurate, and the fact that senior staff are already scoping out exit strategies suggests there’s smoke where there’s fire. If a VSP drops in Q3, I’d suggest getting your resume updated immediately. It’s better to be prepared for the worst than to be caught off guard when the formal announcement finally hits your inbox.

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·4d ago

Honestly, don't overthink the 'weird vibes' from your manager. They’re probably just regurgitating talking points from higher-up meetings that they don't fully understand yet. Every single year, someone starts a rumor about a massive VSP or layoff around mid-year. While cost optimization is always a corporate priority, it doesn't automatically mean a company-wide purge is imminent. Take a deep breath, keep your head down, and focus on your actual work. If a package actually materializes, that’s the time to worry about it, but until then, it’s mostly just office paranoia.