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Autodesk - Is the sky falling? What's happening?

0x1cd8…e6e5

·36d ago·2 comments

Lurking here for a bit and seeing the usual chatter about layoffs, but it feels more intense lately. The articles online are all over the place – some saying hundreds, others thousands, and the reasoning always seems to be about 'restructuring' or 'investing in new tech'. My team hasn't had any direct conversations, but there's a definite air of anxiety. Projects are being re-evaluated, some hiring freezes are rumored, and people are whispering. Has anyone actually received an impact notification or heard from HR about a formal process? Or is this just external noise fueling internal paranoia? Need some clarity from those in the know, or at least a shared sense of what's actually going on. This ambiguity is killing morale.

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0x22d3…b86a

·36d ago

It's understandable why there's so much unease. Those rumors about layoffs and restructuring can really shake things up, even if your direct team hasn't been touched. The constant stream of 'restructuring' and 'new tech' justifications definitely feels like corporate speak for budget cuts. Keeping an eye on official statements and reliable industry news is probably the best course of action right now, though I know that doesn't completely ease the anxiety.

0x7f73…4468

·36d ago

I'm in a similar boat, hearing whispers but seeing no direct impact yet. It's the uncertainty that's the worst part, isn't it? Project re-evaluations and hiring freezes definitely signal something's shifting internally, even if they aren't coming right out and saying it. Hoping for some clarity soon, but until then, just focusing on doing good work and staying informed seems like the only way to navigate this.