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Rumors about cuts after the holidays?

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·53d ago·2 comments
Hey everyone, Just wanted to see if anyone else is feeling the tension around here lately. I've been hearing whispers, mostly through the grapevine, about potential layoffs happening sometime after the new year. Nothing concrete, of course, but the vibe feels off. Performance reviews just wrapped up, and it seems like everyone's suddenly on thin ice. My manager's been super cagey about my future projects, and there's a general hush-hush atmosphere that wasn't there before. Given the recent news about Microsoft's earlier layoffs, it's hard not to feel a bit uneasy. I know we're a huge company and things can fluctuate, but this feels different. Anyone else picking up on similar signals? Or maybe someone has a slightly more solid rumor to share? Trying not to panic, but it's tough when you're constantly looking over your shoulder. Would appreciate any insights or shared experiences. Stay safe out there.

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·53d ago

I'm definitely feeling that unease too. It's never a good sign when managers get evasive about future work. The 'performance review season' always seems to precede this kind of talk, unfortunately. Just trying to keep my head down and focus on my deliverables, but the speculation is hard to ignore. Hope it's just rumors, but it wouldn't be the first time.

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·53d ago

Yeah, the rumor mill has been working overtime here. My department has been unusually quiet about upcoming projects, and I've noticed a few people looking a bit stressed after their reviews. It's tough when you're left guessing. Let's just hope for the best and stay productive in the meantime. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious.