Layoff Report

April 29th cutoff: Who got the notification?

0x52c1…6a4f

·13d ago·2 comments

Just trying to get a pulse on the situation since the WARN notice went public. For those of us who haven't heard a peep from HR, is the general consensus that we’re in the clear until April 29th, or is this just the first wave of a staggered exit? I’ve seen people checking their emails every five minutes and the Slack channels are eerily quiet. It’s hard to stay productive when you’re constantly looking over your shoulder to see if your calendar access is about to disappear. If you were impacted today, did you get any clear instructions on the severance details, or are they keeping everything vague to limit the liability? Any info would be appreciated because this uncertainty is worse than just knowing for sure.

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0x149a…8b27

·13d ago

The silence is definitely the worst part. When leadership keeps the Slack channels locked down and HR stays dark, it just breeds paranoia. At this point, I think the 'no news is good news' logic doesn't apply to Autodesk anymore. It feels like they’re dragging this out to keep productivity up until the absolute last second. If you haven't been pulled into a meeting by now, you might be safe for this specific wave, but I wouldn't bet my career on it being the end of the cuts. Keep your resume updated and export your important files while you still have access.

0x317a…a7a2

·13d ago

Honestly, stop refreshing your inbox and start preparing for the worst. Autodesk has a history of these 'staggered' layoffs, and the strategy is clearly to keep people on edge to prevent a mass exodus before they're ready to flip the switch. If you haven't received a calendar invite for a 'business update' yet, you’re probably safe for the next few days, but that doesn't mean you're in the clear long-term. Just do your work, stay off the radar, and make sure your personal portfolio is backed up off their servers today. It’s just business, don't take the lack of communication personally.