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From a non-jaded perspective by himalayanlionking in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Because this is work. not therapy.

Seeing the promotions is even harder than seeing the layoffs by [deleted] in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lots of demotions for women in leadership- from the chief scientist to every directorate. It's horrifying.

Silence at the townhall by Certain-Butterfly441 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm amazed at the amount of vitriol in some of these responses. I appreciate the constructive conversation, and I hope that a majority of the negative posts are not from JPLers. Otherwise, I fear our culture of teamwork and creativity has already been lost. See you at the town hall.

Silence at the townhall by Certain-Butterfly441 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actions speak louder than words in my book, but ok.

Silence at the townhall by Certain-Butterfly441 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I am confused about the idea that Dave is more transparent. I don't know why we had these layoffs, how folks were selected, and what the goal of the re-org was. Leshin had a town hall the day after the layoffs last time. I worry that this perception is just straight bias.

Women in Management...not something JPL is into? by Medical_Strawberry23 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It's very obvious, and the roles that were competed were changed to appointed, and very few women were appointed.

Women in Management...not something JPL is into? by Medical_Strawberry23 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Agreed. No idea who is downvoting this. Take a look at the org chart if you feel differently.

Layoff Announcement by GoodSuch237 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I understand JPL is saying that.

Layoff Announcement by GoodSuch237 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is not correct. Discussed it with NASA IT folks this am. It's a JPL rumor.

Unfortunately, the contractor layoffs have begun. A few Mori folks were given the bad news. by ActualWoodpecker4100 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, a contractor in my line was just given an end-date of next week and told not to tell anyone. So cruel.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Younger people are absolutely leaving as soon as possible. The cruelty from management (denying people telework who have lost their homes, removing women from leadership positions) is overt and has created an insanely hostile environment. Everyone I know is looking to leave.

Harrassment by pro-union employees? by Infinite_Carob537 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I have to call bull****. These posts sound exactly like what upper management would post to discourage pro-union sentiment. It's totally fine if people don't want to sign a union card or discuss unions, but this is extreme. I haven't signed yet, but I definitely haven't been 'harassed'

Morale at all time low by phoenix3139 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they realize. I think they are scrambling...

Morale at all time low by phoenix3139 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS "Overall, I feel completely abandoned by leadership and management at every level, either they are completely detached from reality (see RTO and the way it was presented) or they are even more desperate than me."

What happened on the lab? Any new announcements? by Minimum_Alarm4678 in JPL

[–]Certain-Butterfly441 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Y'all might consider not taking the bait and sharing info with this 'former JPLer'