Huge Layoffs Coming in October 2024



















I have read Abbott offers free healthcare to all its employees.
Not sure what people means by "free healthcare", they are never free. But we (impacted and ready to retire) got to keep the same healthcare insurance throughout severance period (yes, we still pay our portion). Then, Cobra kicks in till you are 65. After that, Medicare kicks in, and for qualitied JNJ retiree, they get to supplement Medicare with JNJ's Retiree medical. This is my understanding so far. Will be talking to JNJ's Retirement specialist next week to confirm.
 






Not sure what people means by "free healthcare", they are never free. But we (impacted and ready to retire) got to keep the same healthcare insurance throughout severance period (yes, we still pay our portion). Then, Cobra kicks in till you are 65. After that, Medicare kicks in, and for qualitied JNJ retiree, they get to supplement Medicare with JNJ's Retiree medical. This is my understanding so far. Will be talking to JNJ's Retirement specialist next week to confirm.
The only free part is Medicare part A, which is free to all American at 65.
 






























Layoffs in Oncology Discovery, Retina, Immunology, Neuro - DPDS - all functions are affected. Systematically rolled out. This week if Reed’s organization. All functions all TAs are being asked 10-15% headcounts reduction. God speed to all
 




























































Not sure what people means by "free healthcare", they are never free. But we (impacted and ready to retire) got to keep the same healthcare insurance throughout severance period (yes, we still pay our portion). Then, Cobra kicks in till you are 65. After that, Medicare kicks in, and for qualitied JNJ retiree, they get to supplement Medicare with JNJ's Retiree medical. This is my understanding so far. Will be talking to JNJ's Retirement specialist next week to confirm.
All true - unless J&J brooms you out the door only months before you are eligible for the retiree medical benefit.