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Anyone else feel the culture shift post-announcement?

0x22d3…b86a

·7d ago·2 comments

It’s been a week since the 273 number hit the news and honestly, the mood in the office is just grim. I’ve been with B-F for over six years, and I’ve never seen morale this low. Before, there was this 'family' veneer, even with the corporate stuff, but now it just feels like we’re waiting for the next shoe to drop. People aren't talking about strategy or growth anymore; they're whispering in the breakrooms about who got hit and who’s next. Leadership keeps sending out these 'business as usual' emails about premium spirits and brand equity, but it feels completely tone-deaf when we just lost nearly 300 people. Are we actually pivoting, or are we just trimming the fat to make the balance sheet look better for the next quarterly call? I feel like I'm looking over my shoulder every time my manager schedules a 1:1. Anyone else getting that vibe, or am I just being paranoid?

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0x317a…a7a2

·7d ago

The 'family' feeling was always just a marketing pitch to keep us working longer hours for less. It’s sad it took a round of layoffs for people to realize they are just headcount on a spreadsheet. I’ve stopped looking for purpose in my work here and am purely focused on updating my resume. The silence from management isn't an accident; they are just waiting for the dust to settle so they can pretend this never happened while we scramble to pick up the pieces of our gutted teams.

0x52c1…6a4f

·7d ago

It is honestly heartbreaking to see the place I spent years building being dismantled like this. I used to be proud to wear the gear and talk about our history, but now I just keep my head down and try to avoid eye contact in the halls. The trust is completely gone, and no amount of corporate town halls can fix that. If you are feeling discouraged, know that you aren't the only one—the entire floor feels like a funeral right now.