Rant

Post-layoff anxiety at Baxter

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·17h ago·2 comments

It's been a while since those initial rumors started circulating, and while nothing concrete has happened, the anxiety is still very real. For those of us who stayed, it feels like walking on eggshells. You see colleagues let go in other departments, and even if your role is secure *for now*, the constant uncertainty is draining. My workload has actually increased as teams have shrunk, which is a weird kind of pressure. Are you all seeing this? Management keeps talking about 'efficiency' and 'streamlining,' but it feels more like 'doing more with less' at the expense of morale. I'm starting to think about my next steps, just in case. Anyone else actively job searching or have tips for navigating this kind of prolonged uncertainty? It's tough to stay motivated when you're constantly worried about the next round.

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·17h ago

I hear you. The 'walking on eggshells' feeling is exactly right. It's tough to stay focused and motivated when there's so much uncertainty hanging over everyone's heads. The increased workload on top of that stress is a recipe for burnout. It feels like the company is trying to do more with less, and the employees are the ones bearing the brunt of it. Hopefully, management will address these concerns soon and provide some clarity.

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·17h ago

This is a tough situation. It's completely understandable to feel anxious when layoffs have happened elsewhere in the company. The constant 'what if' can really wear you down. It's a strange paradox to have your workload increase while also worrying about job security. The focus on 'efficiency' can feel like a euphemism for cost-cutting that puts more pressure on the remaining staff. Hopefully, things will stabilize soon and the anxiety will subside.