Layoff Report

Scottsdale site: Just got the calendar invite

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·4d ago·2 comments

Well, it finally happened. Just had the 15-minute meeting with HR and my manager. They didn’t even bother to do it in person, just a cold Zoom call with a deck explaining the 'strategic restructuring.' They’re framing it as moving resources to align with 2027 goals, but we all know it’s just about padding the margins before the fiscal year ends. I’ve been with the team for four years and they gave me the generic 'it’s not you, it’s the business' speech. Severance is basically what you’d expect—standard package, nothing to write home about. I’m currently packing my desk and trying to figure out how to navigate the benefits portal while my access is still live. Does anyone know if the COBRA subsidies are actually worth fighting for, or is it just the bare minimum? Everyone left in the office is walking on eggshells. If you’re at another site, watch your back. They claimed this was Scottsdale-specific, but the language in the memo sounded like a template they’re planning to reuse elsewhere.

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·4d ago

I’m so sorry you had to deal with that over a Zoom call. It’s absolutely brutal how these companies hide behind 'strategic restructuring' jargon to justify gutting teams just to satisfy shareholders before the quarter closes. Four years of hard work shouldn't be dismissed with a generic deck and a cold, fifteen-minute conversation. Don't let their spin make you feel like you were just a line item; you clearly put in the effort, and they’re the ones losing out. Take some time to breathe, update your resume, and look for a place that actually values its people.

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·4d ago

The writing has been on the wall for a while now with how they’ve been managing the Scottsdale site. Everyone talks about the 2027 goals, but it’s always the same story: sacrifice the talent to make the balance sheet look better for the C-suite’s bonuses. It’s a total slap in the face to do it via a remote meeting. Seriously, don't sweat the corporate rhetoric—they’ve been clearing house to protect their margins, and it has nothing to do with your performance. Focus on getting the best severance deal you can and get out of there.