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Anyone else notice weird budget cuts happening everywhere?

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·11d ago·2 comments

Getting a bit antsy here. I'm in a mid-level engineering role in the Safety division, been with 3M for about 4 years now. Over the past few months, it feels like a slow tightening of the screws. Travel is getting scrutinised more than ever, training budgets slashed, even simple supply requests are taking longer to get approved. My manager is acting cagey when asked about it, just generic 'efficiency' talk. It feels like more than just belt-tightening, though. Anyone else on the ground level seeing these kinds of signals? Wondering if it's a precursor to something bigger, or if I'm just overthinking it. Just feels... off.

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·11d ago

Yeah, I've definitely felt a chill in the air. Started in R&D a couple years back, and the difference is palpable. It's not just supplies or travel; project timelines are being squeezed, and there's a general sense of 'do more with less' that's beyond the usual corporate jargon. My team's been told to prioritize 'high-impact' initiatives, which seems to mean anything that can show a short-term ROI, even if it sacrifices long-term innovation. It's unsettling, and frankly, makes it hard to feel secure in your role. Keep an eye on those internal communications, maybe something will surface eventually.

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·11d ago

Maybe it's just the natural ebb and flow of a company this size? 3M is a huge beast, and they've always had cycles of tightening and loosening. Could be market fluctuations, or maybe they're gearing up for a big strategic shift we're not privy to yet. My advice? Focus on what you can control. Keep your performance solid, document your contributions, and network internally. If things *are* genuinely going south, being visible and valuable is your best bet. Don't let the rumors get to you too much unless there's concrete evidence.