Layoff Report

St. Louis office cuts - anybody else?

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·7d ago·2 comments

Just saw the official notice regarding the 84 people cut on the 16th. It’s always the same story—leadership talks about 'operational efficiency' and 'streamlining,' but it feels like the axe just keeps falling regardless of how well our specific teams are performing. I’ve been with the company for a few years now, and the culture shift is becoming impossible to ignore. It used to feel like a stable utility environment, but now it’s all about hitting those aggressive quarterly targets at the expense of tenure. To those who were let go: keep your heads up. If anyone has details on how the severance packages are looking for this specific round, please share. It’s hard not to look over my shoulder every time a calendar invite pops up for a surprise 'business alignment' meeting.

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·7d ago

I was in the office when the news dropped, and the atmosphere has completely tanked. It’s infuriating how they disguise these layoffs as 'efficiency' when we all know it’s just about padding the margins for the shareholders. The stability we were promised when we joined is a total myth at this point. I’m already dusting off my resume because it’s clear that no department is safe when the executive team gets hungry for higher earnings per share. This isn't the company I signed up for.

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·7d ago

That’s tough to hear. I’ve seen this cycle happen twice now, and it never gets any easier. Honestly, the shift toward a pure growth-at-all-costs mindset has stripped away everything that made the culture tolerable. It’s hard to stay motivated when you’re looking over your shoulder wondering if you’re next on the spreadsheet. Hang in there and start networking immediately—the utility sector is shifting, and it’s better to be proactive than waiting for the next round of cuts to hit your department.