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Anyone else seeing increased pressure and reduced headcount on teams?

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·43d ago·2 comments
Hey all, Been at Affirm for a few years now, and lately things have felt... different. I'm not seeing any official announcements or anything concrete, but there's a definite chill in the air. Several teams seem to have gone quiet on hiring, and I've heard whispers about projects being deprioritized or scaled back. Some of my colleagues are definitely looking a bit stressed, talking about 'doing more with less' and how their managers are putting a lot of pressure on them to hit aggressive targets. It feels like the company is trying to consolidate or streamline things, which often precedes some kind of workforce adjustment. I'm wondering if anyone else is picking up on this vibe? Maybe it's just my specific area, or maybe it's a broader sentiment. Curious to hear if others are feeling the same or have any insights. Trying not to panic, but also want to be prepared. What are your thoughts?

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·43d ago

Yeah, it's definitely noticeable. I've seen a few roles that were open for months suddenly go dark, and the general vibe is a bit more intense than usual. Feels like everyone's being asked to stretch themselves pretty thin right now, which isn't sustainable long-term. Hoping it's just a temporary phase.

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·43d ago

Totally feeling this. My team's been under the gun lately, and there's definitely a sense of 'hunker down and deliver' without a lot of extra resources. Heard similar stories from friends on other squads. Makes you wonder what the broader strategy is behind the scenes, but for now, it's just about managing the workload.