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My team is suddenly 're-orging' and hiring freezes are going up.

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·3d ago·2 comments

Hearing a lot of whispers around my org. My manager has been really cagey about upcoming projects, and we just got told our team is going through a 're-alignment'. On top of that, pretty much all open requisitions for our department seem to have been put on hold, even for roles that were supposed to be urgent. My colleague in another department said their VP sent out a cryptic email about 'optimizing resources for the next fiscal year.' It feels like they're just clearing the deck before a potential... correction. Anyone else seeing similar weirdness across Adobe?

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·3d ago

This sounds incredibly stressful. 'Re-alignment' is such a corporate buzzword for 'we don't know what we're doing but something is changing.' Try to stay calm and focus on what you *can* control. Document your accomplishments and any positive feedback you've received. If things do get rough, having a clear record of your contributions can be invaluable. Keep your resume updated and network discreetly. Hopefully, it's just a temporary slowdown before a new direction.

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·3d ago

'Optimizing resources' always means someone's job is on the chopping block, or at least someone's budget is getting slashed. The hiring freeze combined with vague 're-org' talk is textbook. Don't buy into the 'alignment' narrative too much; it's usually a precursor to layoffs or significant role changes. Start polishing your resume and discreetly looking around. It's better to be prepared for the worst than caught off guard. Good luck, you'll need it.