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Anyone else feeling the pressure to hit unrealistic Q4 goals?

0x532e…653d

·29d ago·2 comments

Hey all, been at Affirm for about 3 years now, working on the [redacted] team. Lately, it feels like the goalposts are constantly moving, and the targets for Q4 seem borderline impossible to hit. My manager keeps emphasizing 'driving growth' and 'efficiency', but the resources just aren't there. We've lost a few key people over the past few months, and it's definitely making things harder. Is anyone else feeling this immense pressure? It's starting to really affect my morale and makes me wonder if this is a sign of bigger things to come. Anyone have any advice on how to manage this? Or is anyone else seeing similar patterns across other teams?

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0x317a…a7a2

·29d ago

Hang in there! I totally get what you're saying. It feels like we're all being asked to do more with less, and the Q4 targets seem completely detached from reality sometimes. It's tough when you're trying your best but the numbers just don't add up. Definitely seeing the same pattern on my team. My advice? Document everything – every request, every resource constraint. It might not fix Q4, but it can be useful later.

0x28dd…0833

·29d ago

Been with Affirm a bit longer than you, and yeah, Q4 pressure is a tale as old as time. But this year does feel particularly intense. The 'driving growth' mantra is loud, but the 'efficiency' part seems to be a euphemism for 'do more with fewer people'. Focus on what you can control, prioritize ruthlessly, and don't burn yourself out trying to hit targets that might be set by people who don't understand the day-to-day grind. Maybe look into internal transfers if things don't improve?