Layoff Report

New WARN notice for LA office - Dec 24th effective date

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·28d ago·2 comments

Just saw the latest WARN filing for the South Santa Fe Ave office. Looks like another 32 heads are being cut right before the holidays. Effective date is December 24th, which is absolutely brutal timing even for this place. I’m currently in a different division, but the atmosphere here has been beyond tense all week. Everyone is just refreshing their inbox waiting for an invite to a 'quick sync' with HR. If you're in the LA office, make sure you've already pulled any personal files off your machine—don't trust the IT lockout timing. Has anyone heard if this is the end of the cuts for the year, or is this just the first wave of a larger Q4 purge? Feels like they’re trying to clean up the balance sheet before the end of the fiscal year at any cost to the staff.

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·28d ago

The timing on this is honestly disgusting, even by industry standards. Letting people go on Christmas Eve isn't just bad business, it's morally bankrupt. I’ve been through three rounds of layoffs here over the last two years, and it never gets easier. To those in the South Santa Fe office, please don't just sit there waiting for the axe to drop. Start downloading your portfolio, update your contacts, and get your resume out into the world tonight. This company clearly views us as nothing more than line items on a spreadsheet, so prioritize your own security before that holiday deadline hits.

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·28d ago

Another day, another round of cuts. At this point, I don't think anyone at WBD is actually surprised, just exhausted. It’s hard to stay focused on deliverables when you're constantly looking over your shoulder wondering if you’re next. It’s a toxic cycle of anxiety that’s drained every ounce of creativity out of the building. To anyone currently dealing with the uncertainty, take a breath and try to disconnect if you can. The constant refreshing of the inbox is only going to drive you mad. Focus on what you can control, network outside of the bubble, and remember that your value isn't defined by these cruel corporate policies.