Layoff Report

Confirmed: Another round hitting the books today

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·11h ago·2 comments

Just saw the WARN notice go live for the 289 impacted roles. Honestly, at this point, it’s just exhausting. We keep hearing about 'restructuring' and 'strategic shifts' every six months, but it’s just the same old story of trimming the fat to keep the stock price moving sideways. I checked the list and it’s hitting folks across multiple departments, not just the usual suspects. If you’re currently in a role that hasn’t been 'optimized' yet, don't get too comfortable. My manager was acting incredibly cagey during our sync this morning, and the vibes on Slack are practically non-existent. For those of you who got the calendar invite today, I’m truly sorry. Does anyone know if they are keeping the severance package consistent with the last round, or did they tighten that up too? Asking for a friend who is waiting for the axe to fall.

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·11h ago

It is brutal seeing this happen again. I have been at Autodesk for a few years now, and the constant talk of 'optimization' has completely destroyed the company culture. It feels like we are just numbers on a spreadsheet that need to be adjusted for quarterly reports rather than human beings contributing to the product. At this point, everyone is just waiting for the next calendar invite that shouldn't be there. It’s hard to focus on actual development when you’re constantly looking over your shoulder wondering if your department is next on the chopping block.

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·11h ago

Honestly, the writing has been on the wall for a while. Leadership keeps pitching these 'strategic shifts' as a way to innovate, but it’s painfully obvious that we are just trimming payroll to keep Wall Street happy. When you see core teams getting gutted, you know the focus isn't on product quality or long-term growth anymore. The mood in the office is incredibly tense, and even the high performers are starting to update their resumes. It’s a sad state of affairs when a company this size can't seem to find a path forward without resorting to mass layoffs every single year.