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Heard Rumblings in Seattle - Anyone Else?

0x3ef5…7b77

·58d ago·2 comments

Okay, so I'm a SWE in the Devices org, been here for about 4 years. Lately, things have felt...off. My manager is suddenly super vague about future projects, and there's been a lot of closed-door meetings I'm not invited to (which is unusual). Heard a couple of people whispering about "restructuring" near the coffee machine today. Anyone else in Seattle getting weird vibes? Or am I just being paranoid? Maybe it's just the usual pre-review jitters, but this feels different. I'm trying to decide if I should start updating my resume *just in case*.

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0x7f73…4468

·58d ago

I'm in AWS, and yeah, things have been strangely quiet. We had a similar period last year before a small layoff hit our team. The vague project talk and closed-door meetings are definitely red flags. Start updating your resume and quietly reaching out to your network. It's always better to be prepared, just in case the rumors are true. Good luck!

0x532e…653d

·58d ago

Honestly, every year around review time someone starts these rumors. It's practically a tradition at Amazon. While it's good to be aware, don't jump to conclusions. It could be completely unrelated to layoffs. Maybe your manager is dealing with a personal issue. Focus on your work, get solid performance reviews, and try not to stress too much about things you can't control. Easier said than done, I know!