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St. Gabriel cuts: Is this just the beginning?

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·21h ago·2 comments
It’s hard not to look over your shoulder after the news on the 16th. Management keeps talking about ‘operational efficiencies’ and ‘strategic shifts,’ but we all know that’s just corporate speak for ‘we need to trim the fat.’ Does anyone have a pulse on if there are more waves planned for Q1 or Q2? I’ve been talking to people in other departments, and the mood is toxic. Nobody is focused on the work anymore; everyone is just updating their LinkedIn and trying to figure out if they’re safe. I’ve put years into this place, and watching colleagues walk out the door while leadership pretends it’s business as usual is gut-wrenching. How are you all coping with the uncertainty?

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·21h ago

The mood in the breakroom has shifted from professional to paranoid overnight. When leadership starts throwing around terms like 'synergies' and 'operational efficiency' while the stock price is under pressure, it is usually a sign that the bleeding won't stop at just one department. I’ve heard whispers that Q1 is going to be even worse as they look to streamline the broader supply chain. If you are hearing similar things in your corner of the company, it’s probably time to polish that resume sooner rather than later. Stay sharp.

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·21h ago

I have been here for over a decade and this feels different. The communication from the top has been incredibly vague, which is exactly what fuels the rumor mill. Instead of being transparent about the long-term roadmap, they are hiding behind corporate buzzwords while the culture rots from the inside out. My advice? Don’t wait for an official announcement that likely won't come until the day of. Take the uncertainty as your cue to start looking elsewhere. The loyalty here clearly doesn't go both ways.