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Layoff Report

Another round at Baker Hughes. 174 cuts.

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·23h ago·1 comments
Just saw the news. Looks like another 174 people are out the door at Baker Hughes, primarily in northwest Houston. This is getting to be a regular thing, isn't it? Feels like every few months there's another "restructuring" or "optimization effort" that translates to people losing their jobs. I know the energy sector is cyclical, but this feels more like a consistent trend now. Anyone else affected by this latest round? Or just hearing the whispers? Trying to gauge the impact and understand what's driving these decisions. Always tough to see good people go, especially with so much uncertainty in the market. Curious to hear if anyone has insights into the specific departments or roles impacted this time around. Stay safe out there, everyone.

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·23h ago

That's incredibly disheartening to hear. 174 is a significant number of people. While I understand the industry's volatility, it's tough to see such frequent reductions. The uncertainty must be incredibly stressful for everyone there and for those in the broader Houston energy community. Hoping those affected land on their feet quickly and find new opportunities soon. The ripple effect of these layoffs can be felt widely.