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Anyone else hearing whispers about Q3 headcounts?

0x28dd…0833

·10d ago·2 comments

I’ve been seeing these random headlines popping up all over the place about Adobe doing mass layoffs, but I haven't seen anything official hit our internal portal or heard a peep from my director. It’s honestly getting exhausting. Every time I open HN or a news aggregator, I see another 'report' claiming 600 or 750 people are getting the boot, and then I go into our team sync and it’s just business as usual. Is there any actual internal chatter, or is this just external rumor mills farming clicks? I feel like I'm constantly checking my calendar waiting for a random 15-minute invite from HR. Has anyone seen any credible signs, or is the 'Adobe layoff' narrative just a recurring bot cycle at this point? Trying to figure out if I should start prepping my resume or if I’m just letting the fear-mongering get to me.

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0x52c1…6a4f

·10d ago

I wouldn't put too much weight on the external noise. These outlets love to manufacture drama around big tech earnings cycles, especially when stock performance is under the microscope. Until you see an actual calendar invite for an all-hands meeting or a direct email from HR regarding your specific department, it is best to just keep your head down and focus on your current sprint. The rumor mill is designed to drive engagement, not provide insight into our internal headcount strategy.

0x532e…653d

·10d ago

Honestly, the lack of transparency is the real problem here. It’s hard to ignore the chatter when it’s being reported by reputable industry trackers, regardless of what management is saying behind closed doors. Even if it is just speculation today, companies rarely address these whispers until the paperwork is already being filed. Stay prepared, keep your portfolio updated, and don't mistake silence for stability. It’s better to be over-prepared for a worst-case scenario than to be caught off guard when the portal finally updates.