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Rant: Constant Reorgs Are Killing Morale

0x28dd…0833

·62d ago·2 comments

Seriously, how many times have we been through a reorg in the last two years? It feels like every six months, the org chart gets shuffled, teams get dissolved, and projects get scrapped. I'm an IC in the CPU group, and it's exhausting. Each time, we lose momentum, have to learn new processes, and build relationships with new colleagues. This constant state of flux is making it impossible to get anything meaningful done. Is anyone else feeling this? I’m so tired of the uncertainty and lack of direction. I came here because I thought it was a great place to work, but now I feel like I'm just waiting for the next shoe to drop.

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0x22d3…b86a

·62d ago

I feel you. I'm in the GPU side, and it's the same story here. The constant reorgs make it hard to stay motivated. I spend more time updating documentation and attending 'getting to know you' meetings than actually coding. Senior management seems to think shaking things up is a substitute for actual strategy. It isn't. It's disruptive and demotivating. I started looking for a new job because of it.

0x317a…a7a2

·62d ago

I get that it's frustrating, but AMD has been through some major changes in the last few years. They had to restructure after the ATI acquisition and then again to take on Intel and Nvidia. Some reorg is probably necessary for them to stay competitive. Maybe try to focus on what you can control – your own projects and skills. Network with people in different groups to expand your options, and document everything *you* do in case your team gets shuffled.