Mass WDI Layoffs

[Nick]

There's nothing normal about what they're doing here. It sounds like it's more or less a complete transformation of WDI.

Well honestly, I welcome that. WDI has to get their crap in order. It's been far too bloated and filled with such large, competing egos for far too long.

 

[Mad Dog]

There's nothing normal about what they're doing here. It sounds like it's more or less a complete transformation of WDI.

Yes, I think you are right on.

 

[JungleSkip]

Well honestly, I welcome that. WDI has to get their crap in order. It's been far too bloated and filled with such large, competing egos for far too long.

Yup, I agree. I don't know if this will lead to better days, but I don't think it will hurt much in the long run.

 

[Teebin]

The sad thing is, if they do apply at UC they will probably be sent right back to China!

 

[Joel]

The sad thing is, if they do apply at UC they will probably be sent right back to China!

Why do you think so?

Also if you get fired/laid off, does your non-compete still matter?

 

[JungleSkip]

Also if you get fired/laid off, does your non-compete still matter?

No. If you get fired the company loses all rights to say where you work

 

[JungleSkip]

So yea, it's starting to make the rounds on twitter:

Expect Rohde to be among the ones to get the boot.

 

[Nick]

So yea, it's starting to make the rounds on twitter:

Expect Rohde to be among the ones to get the boot.

Wow, didn't expect that. Apparently Fitzgerald is gone, too.

But not surprised. What with his "Research Trips" that end up costing way too much and being unnecessary. I'll give him credit though, he got high up and he figured out how to use Disney for all they were worth...

I'd be fascinated to see what Joe could do at Universal though.

 

[NJBrandon]

Whoa! It's Joe!

 

[Joel]

Whoa! It's Joe!

is this an "it's official Joe is leaving" or are you just surprised? or both?!

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Wow, didn't expect that. Apparently Fitzgerald is gone, too.

But not surprised. What with his "Research Trips" that end up costing way too much and being unnecessary. I'll give him credit though, he got high up and he figured out how to use Disney for all they were worth...

I'd be fascinated to see what Joe could do at Universal though.

This has zero to do with research trips. This is simple WDI costs too much to make mediocre attractions guests don't like. I can't say more besides I can confirm Rohde and Fitz are GONE.

 

[Nick]

This has zero to do with research trips. This is simple WDI costs too much to make mediocre attractions guests don't like. I can't say more besides I can confirm Rohde and Fitz are GONE.

I wasn't implying it had anything much to do with the trips. It's simply a matter of him being the highest salaried Imagineer if I were to guess.

 

[NJBrandon]

is this an "it's official Joe is leaving" or are you just surprised? or both?!

Genuine surprise. I have zero inside info on Disney operations.

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

This has zero to do with research trips. This is simple WDI costs too much to make mediocre attractions guests don't like. I can't say more besides I can confirm Rohde and Fitz are GONE.

That's crazy, wasn't Joe the head of the DCA Guardians Tower project?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I wasn't implying it had anything much to do with the trips. It's simply a matter of him being the highest salaried Imagineer if I were to guess.

Nothing to do with that too.

That's crazy, wasn't Joe the head of the DCA Guardians Tower project?

Yup. And Marvel at DCA. Lots of people missing the big picture here.

 

[Brian G.]

And this was what that "chatter" line was meant for in the Avatar thread.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Why do you think so?

Also if you get fired/laid off, does your non-compete still matter?

What probably will happen is Joe and others will be given "garden leave", aka they're paid but told not to come in or work for a competing company. Usually lasts a year or two.

 

[Mad Dog]

What probably will happen is Joe and others will be given "garden leave", aka they're paid but told not to come in or work for a competing company. Usually lasts a year or two.

Yea, the old "he's a consultant now trick". The retirement gold watch business will be doing quite well. ...Yes, Joe's name was being bandied about yesterday. Looks like that info was right. ....I just want to reiterate what I said yesterday. OU, Bri Man & Test Track, were well ahead of the curve that this could/would happen. And they got grief from some people but turned out they were truly on to something. This site is the "Prime" site for Universal info. But they ain't shabby on Disney stuff either. :thumbsup:

 

[MrRoamer]

Wow I really can't believe that Joe Rohde got cut. He's been a pretty key person in a lot of their stuff and has been one of their go to media personalities. Things are about to get very interesting across the board.

 

[Disneyhead]

Joe and Tony Baxter should start a company.