Exelon

·2026-11-01T10:00:34.616049+00:00·2

Is the culture shifting, or am I just jaded?

Used to be that Exelon was seen as the stable 'lifer' utility job. You put in your time, you get your pension, you deal with the slow-moving bureaucracy, but you had security. After seeing the recent layoff numbers and the way leadership handled the messaging, I honestly don't know what to think anymore. The communication was vague at best—corporate jargon about 'streamlining operations' while those of us on the ground are left picking up the slack of 144 missing colleagues. It feels like the focus has shifted entirely to optics for shareholders rather than actually maintaining the grid or supporting the folks doing the heavy lifting. I’ve noticed a lot of the senior staff just checking out mentally, and I can't blame them. We are being asked to do more with significantly fewer resources, all while the threat of another RIF looms over every weekly staff meeting. Is it just me, or is the morale at an absolute historical low? I’m genuinely wondering if it’s time to jump ship to a smaller municipal or a different sector entirely. The 'stable utility' narrative just doesn't hold water anymore.

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·2026-11-01T10:00:31.965453+00:00·2

Anyone else concerned about the latest headcount reduction?

I’ve been tracking the WARN notices and saw the recent batch of 144 layoffs in Michigan. It’s hard not to feel like the floor is falling out from under us, even if you weren't directly impacted this round. There’s a weird vibe in the office lately—nobody is talking in the breakrooms, and management is keeping the 'efficiency' rhetoric at an all-time high. I keep hearing whispers about further consolidation across other regions, but leadership is playing it incredibly close to the vest. Is anyone else hearing rumors about more cuts coming down the pipe this quarter, or are we hoping this is the end of the restructuring for a while? I’ve been with the company for over five years, but for the first time, I’m actually brushing up my resume and looking at other utility providers. It’s exhausting trying to hit project milestones when you have no idea if your team will still be intact by the time the quarterly review rolls around. If anyone has intel on whether these Michigan cuts were localized or part of a larger, systemic shift in how corporate is viewing our department, I’d appreciate the transparency. Stay safe out there.

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Rant

Feeling like a number: The morale at Exelon is bottoming out

It’s hard to keep pretending that business is as usual when the hallways are practically empty and everyone is just waiting for the next calendar invite that turns out to be a layoff notification. The 614 layoffs announced for the Union City site is just the latest reminder that loyalty doesn’t exist here. They push the 'mission-critical' narrative constantly, but the minute the budget sheet needs a trim, they don’t care about the years of experience or the institutional knowledge we hold. The gaslighting is the worst part—the emails about 'streamlining' while people who have built their entire careers here are escorted out of the building. My team has lost three people in the last six months, and instead of backfilling, they just reassign the workload to whoever is left. We’re doing more with less, which is exactly how they want it until the system breaks. I used to be proud to say where I worked, but now I’m just trying to survive until I can find something with a leadership team that actually values people over stock prices. Anyone else feeling like the burnout is reaching a breaking point?

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·2026-10-11T10:01:23.393054+00:00·2

·2026-10-11T10:01:21.041878+00:00·2

Union City cuts: Is anyone actually safe right now?

I saw the WARN notice for the 614 people in Union City and my stomach just dropped. It’s not even just about the number; it’s the fact that they’re wiping out entire operations hubs like this while leadership keeps talking about 'operational efficiency' on the internal town halls. I’ve been with the company for eight years and the culture has shifted from 'we power the grid' to 'how many heads can we cut to make the quarterly report look pretty for Wall Street.' My manager had zero answers during our 1:1 today, just a lot of 'I can’t discuss specifics.' If they can drop 600 people in one go in Georgia, there’s no way they aren’t planning another round for the corporate office or the regional support teams by Q3. Has anyone heard if this is the end of the restructuring or if the 'transformational' phase is just getting started? I’m already dusting off the resume because the anxiety of checking my email every morning is becoming unbearable. Stay safe everyone, keep your private files backed up and document your wins now—you never know when your access will just vanish.

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Salary

Severance packages and the 'voluntary' exit push

After seeing the news about the Richmond cuts, I’m curious if anyone who was impacted has actually seen their severance paperwork yet? I’ve heard conflicting reports about what they’re offering and whether it’s actually tied to a non-disparagement agreement. I’ve been at Exelon for over a decade and the culture shift has been brutal. It feels like they are making it intentionally difficult for long-tenured employees to stay, pushing people toward 'voluntary' separation so they don't have to report as many involuntary layoffs on the books. Does anyone know if they are still offering the bridge-to-retirement packages, or did those dry up with the latest fiscal year planning? Would love to know if I should be expecting a package or if I should just start applying externally now. This place isn't what it used to be and I'm tired of the constant anxiety every time HR schedules a meeting.

·2026-09-24T10:00:34.572769+00:00·2

·2026-09-24T10:00:32.218413+00:00·2

Are more rounds coming after the Richmond news?

Is anyone else feeling like the 116 people in Richmond are just the tip of the iceberg? Leadership keeps talking about 'operational efficiency' and 'streamlining,' which is corporate speak for cutting headcount to pad the margins. I’ve been hearing whispers about additional consolidations in the regional offices later this summer. It’s getting really hard to focus on my actual deliverables when every week there’s another 'all-hands' meeting that turns out to be vague nonsense about the future of the company. If you’re in a support role or anything that isn't directly tied to grid operations, I’d seriously suggest brushing up your resume. The vibe in the office has been abysmal since the WARN notice dropped. Are we all just waiting for our turn on the chopping block now?

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·2026-09-09T10:00:32.005377+00:00·2

Is anyone else tired of the constant restructuring?

Honestly, I’m just exhausted. Between the Richmond cuts and the general vibe in corporate right now, it feels like we’re playing musical chairs every six months. Does anyone actually feel like they can focus on their deliverables? Every time I turn around, there’s another 'efficiency initiative' or a re-org that shifts reporting lines, but the actual workload just keeps piling up on the survivors. Management keeps talking about 'operational excellence,' but it just feels like they’re gutting the institutional knowledge to make the quarterly numbers look slightly better for the shareholders. I’ve been with Exelon for a while now, and I’ve never seen morale this low. Is it just my department, or is everyone else’s leadership team also acting like we’re in a perpetual crisis mode?

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·2026-09-09T10:00:29.559602+00:00·2

Confirmed: 116 layoffs in Richmond, effective April 21st

Just saw the official WARN notice update for the Richmond office. It’s officially 116 people getting cut on April 21st. I know the company likes to keep these things quiet until the last possible second, but I figured I’d put it out there so people stop speculating. If you’re in that location, please start checking your email or your status if you haven’t already. The notice was filed back in mid-January, which explains why the tension in the office has been so high the last few months. It sucks that it took until now for the paperwork to be fully public, but at least the numbers are out. Stay safe everyone, keep your resumes updated and your network warm.

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Exelon: Heard rumors about reorganizations - anyone have details?

Has anyone else heard chatter about potential reorganizations within Exelon? I'm not talking about outright layoffs specifically, but more like restructuring or consolidation. My team has been a bit unsettled with managers being cagey about future plans. There’s talk of some roles potentially being shifted or consolidated, and it's creating a lot of uncertainty. It feels like management is holding cards close to their chest, which is never a good sign. If anyone has any concrete information or has been part of similar discussions, I'd appreciate any insight. Just trying to prepare myself and my colleagues for whatever might be coming down the pipeline. Trying to stay positive but the silence is deafening.

·2026-08-29T22:00:29.440169+00:00·2

·2026-08-29T22:00:27.572976+00:00·2

Exelon: Anyone else feeling the budget squeeze lately?

Hey everyone, been at Exelon for a few years now and things have felt…different lately. Not seeing any official layoff announcements, but the vibe in my department is definitely tense. We've had a lot of 'efficiency' meetings, and budgets seem to be getting tighter across the board. Projects are getting put on hold, and there's a general sense of 'doing more with less.' Anyone else experiencing this? Is this just the usual end-of-year budget crunch, or is there something more going on? Trying not to panic, but it's hard not to when you hear whispers and see the resources drying up. Just looking for some shared experiences or any intel out there. Thanks.

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Exelon: Performance reviews coming up - concerns about forced ranking?

With performance review season approaching at Exelon, I'm starting to feel a bit uneasy. I've heard some chatter (again, no official confirmation) about a potential shift towards more aggressive performance ranking this year. For those unfamiliar, this is where a certain percentage of employees are expected to fall into lower performance categories, regardless of individual effort or results. Has anyone else heard this? My manager hasn't mentioned anything, but the silence is deafening. It just makes it harder to feel secure when you think your job might depend on arbitrary metrics or a bell curve distribution, especially when workload is already stretched thin. Curious to hear if anyone has concrete info or has experienced this elsewhere in the company.

·2026-08-24T22:01:22.077523+00:00·2

Exelon: Any intel on potential hiring freezes?

Hey everyone, has anyone else noticed a slowdown in hiring or been told about a potential hiring freeze at Exelon? I'm in [Department/Area] and we were expecting some new roles to open up, but it feels like things have gone quiet. No official word, of course, but the vibe is definitely different. Just wondering if others are seeing the same thing across different divisions or if it's localized to my area. Trying to get a sense of the broader picture before I start worrying too much, but the lack of communication isn't exactly reassuring. Any whispers or insights would be appreciated.

·2026-08-24T22:01:20.17811+00:00·2

·2026-08-19T22:00:29.340556+00:00·2

Exelon: Feeling the pressure - is it just me or is workload increasing?

Lately, it feels like my workload at Exelon has gone through the roof. Projects piling up, deadlines getting tighter, and fewer people to help get things done. I'm not sure if it's just my team or if this is a broader trend across the company. We've had some departures recently, and it feels like those responsibilities have just been absorbed by the remaining staff. I'm finding it harder to keep up without sacrificing quality, and honestly, the stress is starting to get to me. Anyone else experiencing this? Is this a sign of things to come, like budget cuts leading to smaller teams, or just a temporary surge? Trying to understand if this is the new normal or if things might ease up. It's tough to stay motivated when you feel like you're constantly drowning. Curious to hear if others are feeling the same squeeze.

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Exelon: Rumors of restructuring - anyone hearing anything concrete?

Hey everyone, been seeing some chatter on here and hearing whispers internally about potential organizational changes at Exelon. Nothing concrete, no official announcements from HR or leadership. Just a general sense of unease, especially in some of the corporate functions. Wondering if anyone has heard anything more solid, or has insight into what might be coming down the pipeline? Is it just the usual end-of-year budget talk, or is there more to it? Seems like a lot of people are anxious about their roles. Trying to gauge if it's worth starting to update the resume or if it's just baseless speculation. Any intel appreciated, even if it's just hearsay. Trying to stay ahead of the curve, but also don't want to panic unnecessarily. Let me know what you're hearing, if anything.

·2026-08-19T22:00:27.357748+00:00·2

·2026-08-14T22:00:29.356282+00:00·2

Exelon: Any word from HR on upcoming changes?

Been hearing a lot of background noise about potential restructuring at Exelon, but nothing concrete. It feels like every department is being asked to justify its existence or find ways to cut costs. My team's workload hasn't decreased, but the resources definitely feel stretched thinner. I tried to get some clarity from HR during a recent team meeting Q&A, but the response was pretty generic – something about 'adapting to market conditions' and 'ensuring long-term sustainability'. It didn't really address the underlying concern about job security. Has anyone else had direct conversations with HR or seen internal comms that shed more light on what 'strategic adjustments' might actually mean for roles? Appreciate any insights, even if it's just anecdotal observations from different sites or business units.

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Exelon: Anyone else feeling the pinch in their department?

Hey everyone, seeing a lot of chatter on here and some subtle shifts at Exelon that have me a bit on edge. We haven't had any official announcements, but there's this general feeling of 'efficiency' being pushed hard. Budgets seem tighter, and projects that felt solid a few months ago are now being re-evaluated with a fine-tooth comb. My manager's been a bit cagey when asked about future headcount, just giving vague answers about 'optimizing resources'. Anyone else in IT, Operations, or elsewhere noticing similar things? Is this just the usual end-of-year budget tightening, or is there something bigger brewing that isn't being communicated? Trying to gauge if I should be updating my resume proactively or if this is just normal corporate churn. Let me know what you're hearing, especially if you're in divisions outside of the usual suspects.

·2026-08-14T22:00:27.220745+00:00·1

·2026-08-09T22:00:31.409024+00:00·2

Exelon - What's the real story behind the 'strategic realignment' buzz?

So, management keeps using the term 'strategic realignment' for pretty much everything lately. Meetings are happening, people are being asked to 're-evaluate' their roles and processes. It sounds like corporate speak for something bigger, and frankly, it's making a lot of us anxious. I've seen some project teams shrink and others get absorbed. No official word on layoffs, but the underlying message seems to be that some positions might become redundant as part of this 'realignment'. Anyone have a clearer picture of what this actually means on the ground? Are specific divisions being targeted, or is it a broad sweep? Trying to understand the potential impact and if anyone has concrete information beyond the vague corporate messaging. Feeling like we're walking on eggshells here, and any genuine intel would be appreciated.

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Exelon: Performance reviews and whispers of 'efficiency drives'

Hey everyone, been a bit quiet here regarding Exelon lately, but has anyone else noticed the increased focus on 'efficiency' and 'streamlining' in recent town halls and internal comms? Performance review season is wrapping up and it feels like the pressure is really on. Lots of talk about 'doing more with less' and optimizing resources. Not hearing any direct layoff talk, but the general tone feels a bit… tense. Just trying to gauge if this is a company-wide push or if it's more isolated to certain departments. Anyone else feeling this or have any insights into what might be brewing? Trying not to jump to conclusions, but the atmosphere has definitely shifted from what it was a year ago. Curious to hear what others are seeing and hearing, especially from different business units within Exelon.

·2026-08-09T22:00:26.580011+00:00·2

·2026-08-04T22:00:29.593772+00:00·1

Exelon - Anyone hearing about restructuring rumors?

Alright, throwing this out there to the Exelon crowd. I've been picking up some chatter through the grapevine about potential restructuring on the horizon. Nothing concrete, no official announcements, just a lot of hushed conversations and a general feeling of things being in flux. Supposedly some divisions might be consolidated or leadership roles adjusted. It's making it hard to plan or feel settled. Has anyone else heard anything more substantial, or is this just the usual office gossip cycle? Trying to separate noise from potential reality here. Any intel would be helpful, even if it's just speculation at this point.

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·2026-08-04T22:00:27.274329+00:00·2

Feeling the pressure at Exelon - what's the vibe out there?

Hey everyone, just wanted to check in and see if anyone else is feeling a bit... uncertain lately at Exelon? Been hearing a lot of buzz about 'optimization' and 'streamlining' in different departments, and it's making me a little nervous about job security. My team hasn't seen any direct impact yet, but the general atmosphere feels a bit tense. Is it just me, or are others seeing similar signs? Trying to get a sense of the broader picture. Any insights or even just commiseration would be appreciated.

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Thinking about my role at Exelon - anyone else re-evaluating?

Lately, I've been having some serious thoughts about my position here at Exelon. It's not tied to any specific layoff news (as far as I know), but more about the general atmosphere and where things seem to be heading. The workload feels heavier, and there's been a lot of talk about streamlining processes, which sometimes translates to headcount. I've been with the company for a while, and usually, things are pretty stable. But I'm starting to wonder if it's time to dust off the resume and see what else is out there, just in case. Anyone else feeling this way or actively looking? Curious to hear if others are seeing similar trends or have made similar decisions. Trying to stay positive but also pragmatic about the future.

·2026-07-30T22:00:28.839328+00:00·1

·2026-07-30T22:00:26.663548+00:00·2

Exelon - Any whispers about organizational changes?

Hey everyone, been seeing some odd chatter on internal comms channels and with some colleagues. Nothing concrete, no official announcements, but there's a definite buzz about potential restructuring or 'efficiency drives' across Exelon. It feels a bit like the calm before a storm, if that makes sense. Anyone else picking up on this? Trying to gauge if it's just my department or something broader. I know we're a big utility and there are always internal shifts, but this feels... different. More purposeful, maybe? Just want to be prepared if something's brewing. Trying not to panic, but also want to be realistic. Any insights or similar observations would be appreciated.

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·2026-07-25T22:00:17.706161+00:00·2

Layoff rumors at Exelon?

Looking for some insight here. I'm not directly impacted as far as I know, but I've heard some chatter from a former colleague who still has contacts there. They mentioned some departments in the grid/operations side might be looking at restructuring, possibly leading to some job cuts. Again, this is purely hearsay and not confirmed. Has anyone in those areas seen anything concrete? Like hiring freezes, mass transfers, or unusually quiet managers? Trying to gauge if this is just market noise or if there's something actually brewing. Appreciate any real info, even if it's just anecdotal observations from those working within Exelon right now.

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Exelon - Anyone else feeling the jitters?

Hey everyone, throwing this out there anonymously. Has anyone else at Exelon been feeling a bit… uncertain lately? I haven't seen any official announcements or rumors about actual layoffs, but there's definitely a weird vibe in some departments. Been hearing whispers about "efficiency reviews" and "strategic realignments," which usually don't mean much, but combined with the general economic climate, it's hard not to get a little antsy. Been at the company for a few years now and it's always felt pretty stable, but things seem to be shifting. Anyone else picking up on this, or am I just overthinking it? Curious to hear what others are hearing or feeling, especially from different divisions.