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Quiet period at A.O. Smith... anyone else notice?

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·34d ago·2 comments
Hey everyone, Been working at AOS for a few years now, primarily in the engineering side. Lately, things have felt... quieter than usual. Usually, there's always some buzz about projects, new initiatives, or even just internal reshuffling. But for the past few months, it's been pretty low-key. Recruiters seem to have slowed down their outreach for roles within the company, and internal job postings are sparse. I've heard whispers through the grapevine about some departments being asked to hold off on non-essential spending. Not official announcements, mind you, just that "belt-tightening" vibe. It's making me a bit antsy, especially seeing what's happening at some other industrial companies lately. Has anyone else picked up on this? Any insights from other departments or business units? Just trying to get a pulse on the situation and figure out if this is just a normal cyclical slowdown or something more. Curious to hear if others are experiencing the same quiet or if it's just my team/location.

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·34d ago

Yeah, I've definitely picked up on that too. Been here a while myself, and it feels like the usual internal energy has been dialed back. It's not necessarily a bad thing, could just be a strategic pause or focusing on existing projects. But the lack of new openings and the slower recruiter pace is noticeable. Hopefully, it's just a temporary lull before things pick up again.

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·34d ago

Interesting you bring this up. I've been wondering about the same thing. It's hard to gauge from the outside, but the lack of visible new hiring and less departmental chatter does make you wonder what's going on behind the scenes. Could be a sign of caution or a shift in priorities. Curious to see if anything substantial comes out of this quiet period.