Layoff Report

Is the Fayette site really done, or is this just the first wave?

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·10d ago·2 comments

Seeing the reports about the 27 people cut in Fayette today has me feeling nauseous. I know 27 isn't thousands like the big restructuring headlines we see in the news, but for those of us on the ground, it feels like the start of something much bigger. Management is still acting like everything is business as usual, but the mood in the breakroom is practically radioactive. Does anyone actually trust the 'no further impact' line they’re feeding us? It feels like they’re just trimming the fat bit by bit to avoid a larger WARN notice, which honestly feels more cowardly than doing it all at once. If you’re at the Fayette facility, keep your head down and start backing up your personal files. The silence from leadership is telling enough.

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·10d ago

I wouldn't buy the 'no further impact' line for a second. I’ve been through these cycles at K-C before, and they never pull the plug all at once. Usually, they start with small, surgical cuts to avoid a mass exodus or a PR nightmare while they quietly prepare the next phase of the restructuring. If management is already acting weird, that’s your signal to update your resume and start networking. They prioritize the bottom line over loyalty every single time.

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·10d ago

Look, try to take a deep breath. I know it’s unsettling when friends get cut, but 27 people is a drop in the bucket for a facility that size. Sometimes it really is just an operational shift to improve efficiency rather than the beginning of a total shutdown. You’re going to drive yourself crazy trying to read between the lines of every corporate email. Focus on your own output and keep your head down for now—there’s no point in burning yourself out over rumors that might not pan out.