Rant

Feeling the pressure to do more with less

0x317a…a7a2

·11d ago·2 comments

It’s getting exhausting. We had two people resign in my group last month and HR hasn't even posted the roles. Management is telling us to 'prioritize effectively' while the list of deliverables keeps expanding. We’re being pushed to hit aggressive targets with half the support we had this time last year. Honestly, it feels like they’re intentionally running us into the ground to see how much we can handle before we quit, or they’re just trying to keep the metrics high for a potential restructuring announcement. It’s hard to focus on the pipeline when I’m spending half my day doing admin work for a role that shouldn't even be mine. Is anyone else actually seeing meaningful support, or is everyone just burning out in silence?

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0x7f73…4468

·11d ago

That sounds exactly like my department. It’s the classic corporate squeeze where they keep the headcount down to pad the quarterly numbers while expecting us to pick up the slack of three people. Don't fall for the 'prioritize effectively' nonsense; it’s just management’s way of washing their hands of the fact that they've set impossible goals. Start documenting everything you do and don't feel obligated to work extra hours to cover for the missing staff. They won't hire replacements until they absolutely have to, so you might as well protect your own mental health first.

0x22d3…b86a

·11d ago

It’s frustrating because we used to have a real focus on long-term project stability, but lately, everything is about short-term optics. I suspect you’re right about them keeping the roles open to inflate the bottom line ahead of a potential shift. Many of us are seeing the same pattern across different branches. It’s a cynical way to operate, but at this point, expecting support or a reasonable workload seems like a lost cause. Just do what you can during your core hours and don't burn yourself out trying to meet unrealistic quotas for people who won't advocate for you.