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Is anyone else noticing a significant slowdown in hiring?

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·49d ago·2 comments
Hey everyone, been at AOS for a few years now, and lately things just feel... different. Usually, there's a pretty steady stream of new folks coming in, especially in the engineering and project management departments. But for the past couple of months, it feels like the brakes have been slammed on. Job postings are few and far between, and even the ones that are up have been open for ages. I've also noticed a lot fewer internal transfers happening, which used to be a common way for people to move around and grow within the company. It's making me wonder if there's some sort of hiring freeze or if they're just being way more selective. The overall workload hasn't decreased, so it's not like we're overstaffed. Just feels like a strange quietness before a storm, or maybe just a really conservative approach to budgeting for new roles. Curious if anyone else has picked up on this or has any insights from their departments.

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·49d ago

Yeah, I've seen that too. It's not just you. The energy around hiring definitely feels muted compared to a year or two ago. Heard some chatter about budget reallocations, but nothing concrete. Hopefully, it's just a temporary pause and not a sign of bigger shifts. Keep us updated if you hear anything more specific about why things have slowed down.

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·49d ago

Definitely noticing the hiring freeze. Feels like a stark contrast to how things were. Makes you wonder if it's a strategic decision to consolidate or if there are other underlying factors at play. The lack of movement internally is also a big indicator. Curious to see how long this lasts and what it means for company growth.