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Anyone else feeling super anxious about potential cuts in tech?

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·58d ago·2 comments

I'm in Global Technology and honestly, I can't sleep. Been with the bank for 7 years, and I've seen a few restructurings, but this feels different. They keep talking about 'efficiency' and 'streamlining' during town halls, which is corporate code for layoffs, right? I'm a VP, and while I feel relatively safe, I'm worried about my team. We just lost a senior developer last month, and it feels like we're already running lean. Has anyone heard anything specific about the tech org? Which departments might be most at risk?

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0x149a…8b27

·58d ago

I totally get the feeling. 'Efficiency' is *always* a red flag. I'm not in tech, but over in Compliance, and we're hearing the same buzzwords. Seven years is a good run, though! Maybe start quietly dusting off the resume, just in case? It's better to be prepared than blindsided. Good luck to you and your team, VP.

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·58d ago

Honestly, this is pretty standard for big banks, especially around bonus time. They always threaten cuts to scare people into working harder. Unless you're consistently underperforming or have a terrible manager, I wouldn't panic *too* much. Focus on your deliverables and showing your value. Don't get caught up in the rumor mill; it'll just make things worse.