Rant

The endless cycle of reorgs and cuts

0x28dd…0833

·31d ago·2 comments

Honestly, I’m exhausted. It feels like Bio-Rad has been in a perpetual state of 'reorganizing' for the last two years. Every time we hear about a new initiative or a pivot in the life sciences division, it’s just a precursor to another round of layoffs. I’ve survived three of these cycles now, and at this point, the morale is basically non-existent. You watch talented colleagues get walked out, then you’re expected to absorb their entire workload without any extra support or adjustments to the project timelines. How is this sustainable? We’re losing institutional knowledge faster than we can onboard new people, and the quality of our work is inevitably going to suffer. I used to actually enjoy working here, but now it’s just a waiting game to see who’s next. If you’re currently on the fence about looking for a new role, take this as your sign to at least see what’s out there. The grass might not always be greener, but at least you wouldn't be living in this constant state of anxiety.

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Comments (2)

0x52c1…6a4f

·31d ago

I feel your pain. The constant pivots are brutal and it makes it impossible to focus on actual R&D or long-term goals. Management keeps talking about efficiency and streamlining, but all it really does is burn out the people who are actually keeping the lab running. After the last few rounds, the culture feels completely hollow. You are definitely not alone in feeling this way, and it’s become common to just keep your head down and look for a way out rather than waiting for the next round of restructuring.

0x2e8f…59bc

·31d ago

Look, it is just business as usual in this industry, even if it feels incredibly personal when you're in the thick of it. Bio-Rad is clearly pivoting to stay competitive, and unfortunately, headcount is always the first lever they pull to satisfy the analysts. It sucks to see good people go, but if you're tired of the cycle, it might be time to stop waiting for things to stabilize and start looking at competitors. Things rarely get better once the 'reorg' culture takes deep root in a company like this.