Layoff Report

Confirmed: More cuts incoming after the Aberdeen round?

0x28dd…0833

·12d ago·2 comments

I’ve been hearing rumblings from upper management that the 463 number for the Aberdeen Proving Ground was just the tip of the iceberg for this year. There’s a lot of chatter about 'redundancies' in the regional offices following the shift in government contracting priorities. Honestly, it feels like they’re gutting the legacy teams to pay for the recent acquisitions. I know a few leads who were escorted out last week, and they weren't even on the list that was circulating earlier. If you’re at a site that hasn’t been hit yet, don't assume you’re safe. Start prepping now. Reach out to your network and get your LinkedIn updated. The transparency from leadership is nonexistent, which is the biggest red flag. I'm not waiting for an email on a Friday afternoon to find out I'm out of a job. If you hear anything specific about the energy or infrastructure sectors, please post it here. Let’s keep each other informed since HR certainly won't.

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0x532e…653d

·12d ago

The mood around the office is absolutely toxic right now. Management keeps pushing this 'streamlining' narrative, but we all know it’s just a cover for poor planning and reckless spending on these new acquisitions. I’ve seen three senior project leads leave in the last ten days alone, and nobody is getting a straight answer about the future. Everyone I talk to is polishing their resume and trying to get out before the next round of layoffs hits. It feels like the company is cannibalizing its own foundation just to balance the books.

0x317a…a7a2

·12d ago

I’m choosing to be a bit more skeptical about these rumors. While the situation in Aberdeen is definitely concerning, I think people are reading too much into the routine restructuring that happens whenever government priorities shift. It’s a standard move for Jacobs to consolidate regional teams to keep margins healthy after a big merger. I’ve been through these cycles before, and while it’s never fun to see good people go, it’s rarely as apocalyptic as these message boards make it seem. Stay focused on your deliverables and stop doom-scrolling the internal chat channels.