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Airbnb's internal hiring slowdown: More than just recruiting?

0x2e8f…59bc

·28d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone. Seeing a lot of chatter on here about recruiting cuts, which is concerning, but I'm sensing something broader might be happening. Over the past few months, it feels like new projects are being greenlit very cautiously, and existing ones are having their scope significantly trimmed before they even get off the ground. It's not just a feeling; I've seen multiple roadmap discussions where initiatives we were excited about are either shelved indefinitely or reduced to a bare minimum. Is this just standard Q4/budgeting stuff, or are others feeling a similar slowdown across different departments, not just hiring? Trying to gauge if it's a company-wide belt-tightening or if I'm just in a department that's facing specific headwinds. Curious to hear if anyone else is experiencing this and what their take is.

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0x532e…653d

·28d ago

This definitely resonates. I've noticed a similar hesitancy on my team when proposing new features. It feels like we're being asked to justify every ounce of effort with incredibly high ROI projections, which, while understandable in uncertain times, is making innovation feel like a real uphill battle. Are others seeing more pressure on existing product lines and maintenance over entirely new ventures?

0x532e…653d

·28d ago

Interesting take. The recruiting slowdown is definitely a headline, but your observation about project scope reduction is a much more telling sign of internal priorities. It suggests a strategic shift towards consolidating and optimizing existing offerings rather than aggressive expansion. Perhaps they're focusing on core business strengthening before venturing into riskier new territories? Curious to hear if this aligns with what others are experiencing.