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Quietly updating my resume...am I paranoid?

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·53d ago·2 comments

I've been at Broadcom (design verification) for almost 7 years now, and I generally like it here. But I can't shake this feeling that something's coming. My manager has been acting weird, super non-communicative. He used to be all about the team lunches and now he barely says good morning. Plus, I overheard some whispers in the break room about budget cuts. I know everyone's on edge, but this feels different than the usual end-of-quarter stress. I'm not trying to jump ship unnecessarily, but I also can't afford to be blindsided. Anyone else getting this vibe? I'm in Irvine, CA if that matters.

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·53d ago

Honestly, you're probably right to be cautious. I had a similar situation at my last company. The manager's behavior was the first sign, followed by 'restructuring'. It's always better to be prepared. Dust off the resume, see what's out there. No harm in looking, right? Even if nothing happens, you'll have a better sense of your market value.

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·53d ago

Seven years is a good run, but sometimes you gotta trust your gut. Those 'budget cuts' whispers are never a good sign. Maybe start discreetly networking with people you know at other companies? A friendly chat can turn into an opportunity. I agree with the other commenter, update that resume and test the waters.