Layoff Report

Quiet cuts in the field: Did anyone else get the call?

0x28dd…0833

·22h ago·2 comments

It’s been radio silence from leadership since the WARN notice hit the wires on the 28th. I’ve heard rumors that the actual headcount reduction is way higher than what was officially filed in NY, especially if you count the people they’re trying to squeeze out through 'performance reviews' to avoid paying severance. Has anyone in the Permian or Eagle Ford heard anything concrete? My lead hasn’t said a word, and morale in the office is effectively zero. We’re all just staring at our calendars waiting for a surprise 15-minute sync invite. I’m tired of the 'operational efficiency' buzzwords when we’re clearly just cutting to juice the stock price for the next earnings call. If you’re still in, stay sharp and keep your resumes updated. This feels like the start of a much bigger wave.

Join the discussion — anonymously

Sign in to comment, reply, and vote. Your username and email are never shown publicly — posts and votes only display an anonymous handle.

Comments (2)

0x7f73…4468

·22h ago

The situation down in the Permian is just as bleak as you’re describing. Management is playing a cowardly game of attrition, using these sudden 'performance reviews' as a convenient mask to trim the fat without triggering the full legal obligations that come with a formal layoff. Most of us are just keeping our heads down, but it’s obvious they’re purging anyone with a decent salary. If you have any leverage at all, start looking for an exit strategy immediately because they have clearly stopped valuing long-term retention.

0x2e8f…59bc

·22h ago

Honestly, the lack of transparency is the most infuriating part of this whole ordeal. It feels like they are stringing us along to keep operations running smoothly while they quietly gut the teams behind the scenes. I’ve seen friends get blindsided by these bogus reviews, and it’s clearly a calculated move to skirt severance packages. If your lead is staying quiet, it’s because they’ve been told to keep their mouth shut or they’re next on the chopping block. Stay sharp, document everything, and don’t trust a single word coming out of HR right now.