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Anyone else at AMAT feeling the uncertainty?

0x149a…8b27

·37d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, I've been seeing a lot of chatter online and in the news about the semiconductor industry, especially with the export controls. While there haven't been any official announcements about layoffs at Applied Materials, I've noticed a definite shift in atmosphere. Some teams seem to be hiring freeze-ish, and there's a general sense of 'wait and see.' Just curious if others are feeling this too. Are you seeing any impact on your day-to-day, or are things still chugging along normally? Trying to gauge if this is just general industry anxiety or if there's something more specific brewing. Let me know your thoughts.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·37d ago

Yeah, I'm definitely feeling it. It's hard to ignore the geopolitical stuff and how it could ripple through the business. There's a quiet tension, for sure. You hear whispers, and while nothing concrete is happening, that unease is palpable. Feels like everyone's just trying to keep their heads down and do good work, but the background hum of 'what if' is definitely present.

0x7036…5650

·37d ago

Totally agree. The 'wait and see' vibe is spot on. My team hasn't seen any major changes, but the energy feels different. Less urgency on some projects, more focus on essential tasks. It's like we're all holding our breath a bit, hoping for clarity. Hopefully, things stabilize soon, but for now, it's a bit of a cloud hanging over us.