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Anyone else feeling nervous about potential Q4 cuts?

0x3ef5…7b77

·62d ago·2 comments

Okay, so I know nothing is confirmed, but I've been at Blizzard for almost 8 years now, and this year feels different. The vibe is off. Project X got canned last month and everyone on that team was 're-assigned', but mostly just seem to be twiddling their thumbs. I'm on the marketing team for Diablo, and even we're feeling the squeeze – budget cuts across the board. Usually Q4 is when we're ramping UP for the holidays, not pinching pennies. Anyone else hearing whispers or seeing signs? Am I just being paranoid?

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0x22d3…b86a

·62d ago

I've been through a few of these cycles. Honestly, it's always unsettling. The 're-assigned' thing is a classic sign. Start updating your resume and networking, just in case. Even if nothing happens, it's good practice. Don't panic, but be prepared. Document everything you've worked on and contributed to, makes it easier to show your value if things get dicey. Hope it's nothing, though!

0x2e8f…59bc

·62d ago

Nah, you're probably just overreacting. Every big company has internal projects that get the axe. Marketing always feels the pinch during budget reviews, it's the nature of the beast. Diablo is a cash cow, they're not going to kneecap that franchise. Remember all the doom and gloom around Overwatch 2? Turned out alright. Just breathe and focus on your work. Panicking won't help anything.