Welcome back to the Friday wrap-up at TheWorstOf.us. While the rest of the country is arguing over interest rates, we’re busy tracking the folks in Jacksonville who just got told their "role has been sunsetted." 🌅 (That’s corporate-speak for "security will escort you out.") 💼🚫
This week, the local ripple effect is real. From niche medical closures to global tech giants trimming their local footprints, the "low-fire" economy everyone keeps talking about feels pretty high-stakes if you’re the one holding the pink slip. 📂🔥
Let’s look at who’s clearing out their desks in the Bold City this week. ⬇️
🚨 This Week’s "Worst Of" Highlights:
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (JOI): A major blow to the local healthcare scene, JOI is shuttering six Northeast Florida locations and laying off 153 people. Impacted spots include San Marco, San Jose, and Ponte Vedra, with some closures expected to be finalized by late May. 🩺🏥
The Boeing Company: Following global restructuring plans, Boeing has confirmed it is cutting 30 jobs right here in Jacksonville. While it’s a small slice of their 141 Florida-wide cuts, it’s a big deal for the local aerospace talent pool. ✈️✂️
Bechtel National Inc.: This one is high on the "Watch List." Bechtel has officially filed a WARN notice for January 2026. While they have a significant regional presence, we are monitoring the exact headcount impact for their local contractors and regional support staff. 👀📑
Revlon Manufacturing: The final countdown is on for the manufacturing plant closure, which is expected to eliminate 127 beauty sector jobs in the city. If you see a lot of high-end lipstick at the local liquidators soon, now you know why. 💄📉
The Amazon "Shadow": Nationally, Amazon is cutting between 1,001 and 2,500 positions this month. With Jacksonville serving as a major hub for their fulfillment network, local drivers and warehouse staff are nervously watching their internal apps for "restructuring" updates. 📦❓
📉 The Weekly Body Count: New Jacksonville Job Cuts
| Company | Industry | Jobs Lost | Location | Status |
| JOI | Healthcare | 153 | San Marco/San Jose | 🛑 Closing 6 Locations |
| Revlon | Manufacturing | 127 | Jacksonville Plant | 🏗️ Shuttering Facility |
| Boeing | Aerospace | 30 | Local Facility | ✂️ Global Downsizing |
| Bechtel National | Engineering | TBD | Regional/Jax | 📑 WARN Filed (Jan '26) |
| Amazon | E-commerce | Rumored | Multiple Hubs | 👀 Monitoring National Cuts |
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