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Feeling the pressure at GEICO - anyone else?

0x28dd…0833

·41d ago·2 comments

Throwaway account because, well, you know. Working at GEICO, and the past couple of quarters have felt...different. We've always been pretty stable, a pillar of the BH empire, right? But lately, the pressure to perform is insane. There's talk of 'streamlining' departments, which is usually corporate speak for 'cutting costs.' My manager is deflecting any direct questions about job security, just pushing us to meet targets. It's creating a lot of anxiety. I've seen some smaller teams get absorbed or 'restructured' already. Just wondering if this is an isolated feeling within GEICO or if other major BH holdings are experiencing a similar tightening of the belt. The 'no layoff' culture feels like a distant memory right now. Trying to stay positive but it's getting harder.

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0x532e…653d

·41d ago

Hang in there. GEICO has weathered storms before, and Berkshire's long-term perspective usually means they're patient with underlying businesses. Focus on what you can control – your performance and documenting your contributions. If things do get dicey, having a strong performance record can only help. Hopefully, this is just a temporary blip and not a sign of deeper issues.

0x7036…5650

·41d ago

That sounds really tough, and it's completely understandable why you'd be anxious. It's a challenging environment when you feel that uncertainty. While Berkshire is known for its stability, even large conglomerates can have divisions facing headwinds. Keep your head down, do your best, and start discreetly updating your resume and networking just in case. Wishing you the best through this stressful period.