As your years of experience and age increase, be careful and mindful of the purge(s).... - Operations Unum Employee Review

I worked over 30+ years in two separate departments. My job/position was eliminated in both departments. I went through the Unum/Provident merge and the subsequent purge. Before the merge it wasn't uncommon to see employees with 40+ years of service. Afterwards 35+ was rare. Later on and subsequent purges brought down the likelihood of finding someone with 30+ years of service rare. Eventually, my number came up. I laugh at the reviews of those stating they will be "lifers" who have only been there a few years, as I was also, but got kicked out not once but twice in two separate departments. You are an "employee at will" and they can get rid of you for NO reason at all.. It is VERY rare to see someone "retire" there now. I personally witnessed 100's of position eliminations throughout my 30+ years of employment. Unum, like all big employers, are known to go through layoffs and to get rid of those who are costing them the most. As your years of service increase and you climb the ladder you start costing them more on the bottom line. The target on your back gets bigger and bigger. Loyalty goes out the window as one dodges position eliminations and employer disloyalty. The only way to stay ahead is the "revolving door approach" learn what you can and get out before you get to old and they kick you out. I was fortunate enough to learn not only one but two trades, get my bachelors and associates degree, and climb the ladder in not only one but two different departments. I showed that I could retool and relearn as my years of service increased and that I was very dependable and teachable but obviously Unum did not like these traits.