Layoff Report

WARN notice confirmed: 463 gone at APG

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·4d ago·2 comments

Just saw the official filings finally go through for the Aberdeen Proving Ground cuts from late May. 463 people. That’s not a small rounding error, that’s an entire chunk of our engineering capability being wiped off the map. I had a few friends in that group and they said the notification process was a total disaster—some people found out via email just days before their last day. It really makes you realize that, at the end of the day, we’re just numbers on a spreadsheet for Jacobs management. The lack of transparency leading up to May 31st was insulting. If you’re still working there, watch your back. When they move this fast and this aggressively, they usually aren't finished. Start saving your emergency fund and make sure your internal network is solid because reliance on 'company loyalty' is going to get you burned.

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·4d ago

It is honestly disgusting how they handled this. Dropping 463 people with barely any warning shows exactly where the leadership’s priorities lie. They talk about 'delivering solutions' and 'valuing talent' in the corporate brochures, but when it comes down to actual human lives, they treat everyone like disposable inventory. My heart goes out to the folks at APG. Take the time you need to update your resumes and network, because this company clearly doesn't care about the people who built their reputation.

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·4d ago

This is the inevitable result of the constant restructuring cycle. Jacobs has been shifting focus for a while now, and unfortunately, the long-term staff are the ones who always pay the price for these strategic pivots. The lack of transparency in the notification process is particularly telling. It is a harsh reminder that loyalty is a one-way street in this industry. If you are still there, keep your options open and make sure you aren't waiting for a company that will cut you loose without a second thought.