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Another round of cuts? The vibe in the office is toxic

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·32d ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or does it feel like we’re getting sliced and diced every single quarter now? I’ve been here for over five years, and the atmosphere has shifted from a stable medical device company to a constant state of 'who is on the chopping block next.' It’s impossible to focus on actual projects when leadership is constantly talking about 'optimizing' and 'synergies' but never mentions how the remaining headcount is supposed to cover the workload. I’ve been looking at the WARN notices and it’s always the same story—small batches, over and over, just enough to keep us all looking over our shoulders. You don’t know if your department is safe, and honestly, the lack of transparency is the worst part. I’m starting to see more people updating their LinkedIn profiles mid-day, and I don't blame them. Anyone else in a department that feels like a ghost town lately? I’m genuinely tired of the 'do more with less' mantra. It isn’t sustainable, and I think we all know it.

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·32d ago

It is exhausting to watch the culture slide downhill like this. I have been at BD for a few years and the shift is palpable. Leadership talks about efficiency and growth, but all we see is the constant fear of the next round of layoffs. It is nearly impossible to maintain any morale when your desk neighbors are suddenly gone and you are expected to pick up their slack without any additional support. The 'optimization' buzzwords have become a shorthand for burnout, and I honestly think they are going to push the talent they have left right out the door.

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·32d ago

I am right there with you. That five-year mark used to mean job security, but now it just feels like you have a bigger target on your back because of your salary. The constant uncertainty makes it impossible to invest in long-term projects when you are waiting for the next email about restructuring. Everyone is just looking over their shoulder instead of doing their actual jobs. I have started updating my resume because this environment is no longer sustainable. We are all just waiting for the next shoe to drop while management pretends everything is business as usual.