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If your job left New Jersey, would you follow it?

Source: NJ 101.5 · Jul 22, 2026, 8:32 AM

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Major New Jersey employers Samsung and Mars Wrigley announced significant job cuts and relocations to other states citing lower business costs, raising questions about whether affected workers would follow their companies out of state or seek new employment in New Jersey.

Key points

  • Samsung and Mars Wrigley announced nearly 1,000 job cuts in New Jersey within days of each other
  • Both companies are relocating to states with lower business costs
  • Corporate departures from New Jersey appear to be increasing
  • Workers face difficult decisions about relocating or finding new employment locally

FAQ

Why are Samsung and Mars Wrigley leaving New Jersey?
Both companies cited lower business costs in other states as a primary reason for their relocations and job cuts in New Jersey.
How many jobs are being cut?
Samsung and Mars Wrigley announced nearly 1,000 combined job cuts in New Jersey.
What does this mean for New Jersey workers?
Affected employees must decide whether to relocate with their employers or seek alternative employment opportunities in New Jersey.

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