Layoff Report

Recruiting hit again: Is anyone safe in the support org?

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·19d ago·2 comments

Saw the WARN notice for the May 6th filing. 111 people gone in July is a punch in the gut, especially with how much they keep talking about the 'optimized' hiring plan. It feels like we are playing a game of musical chairs where the music never actually stops, it just gets quieter. Most of my team is on edge because even if you aren't in recruiting, you see the trend. They keep saying we're 'selectively hiring' for key roles, but then turn around and trim the fat elsewhere. It’s hard to foster a culture of 'family' when people are checking their emails every morning looking for that dreaded meeting invite. Does anyone know if this is concentrated in specific product verticals or is it just across the board? I'm exhausted from trying to figure out if my project is still relevant or if it's on the chopping block next. At this point, the morale is basically non-existent.

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·19d ago

It is demoralizing to watch the strategy shift from 'growth at all costs' to this endless cycle of thinning the herd. The constant messaging about 'optimization' feels like a thin veil for a lack of long-term vision. When the recruiting team gets gutted, it sends a clear signal that the company isn't planning for growth anytime soon. Everyone is looking over their shoulder, waiting to see if their department is next on the chopping block. The culture of trust has completely evaporated.

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·19d ago

I understand the frustration, but these layoffs are often a necessary correction after years of bloated headcount. Leadership has to pivot toward profitability, and unfortunately, support roles are usually the first to be re-evaluated when the market cools down. It’s a harsh reality of the current economic environment, not just at this company but across the entire tech sector. Focusing on your core projects and keeping your resume updated is the only real insurance you have in this industry.