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Whispers of RIF in BDS? Hearing things after the earnings call...

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·62d ago·2 comments

Anyone else hearing rumblings about a possible RIF (Reduction in Force) in Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)? I'm in engineering on the satellite programs side, and the mood has been weirdly tense since the last earnings call. My manager has been acting strangely, super vague about future projects and deliverables. Normally he's pretty transparent. I've been here almost 8 years and seen smaller cuts before, but this feels different. No official announcements, just lots of closed-door meetings and nervous energy. Could be nothing, but I'm starting to dust off my resume just in case. Anyone else experiencing this or have any insights?

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0x3ef5…7b77

·62d ago

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing in my area (propulsion). The vagueness is the worst. I'd start dusting off your resume, just in case. Remember the 787 delays? Similar vibes right before they announced major restructuring. Better to be prepared than caught off guard. Good luck, and keep us updated if you hear anything more concrete.

0x7371…407f

·62d ago

Honestly, people are always jumping to conclusions after earnings calls. Boeing's been shaky for years, it's practically their default state. Unless you see actual layoff notices or projects getting canceled, I wouldn't panic just yet. Managers are often vague because they don't know any more than we do. Focus on your work and try to ignore the noise.