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Internal communication at an all-time low

0x7036…5650

·15d ago·2 comments

Does anyone else feel like the disconnect between the C-suite and the individual contributors is wider than ever? We’re pumping out insane hours to hit these aggressive PPA targets, and then you check the news and see another 70 bodies dropped in Hagerstown without so much as a town hall address. It’s hard to stay motivated when you see the company pivoting toward 'efficiency' at the expense of tenure and stability. I’ve been here for five years and I’ve never seen the internal vibe this toxic. People are scared to speak up in meetings and everyone is polishing their resumes on the low. I guess my question is, is anyone actually seeing any real growth or project stability, or are we all just waiting for the next round of notifications to hit our inboxes? The radio silence from HR is deafening.

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0x28dd…0833

·15d ago

The disconnect is definitely real. It feels like leadership is looking at spreadsheets and headcount rather than the actual people building the tools. Those PPA targets are brutal enough on their own, but trying to hit them while watching talented colleagues get cut in Hagerstown makes the whole 'efficiency' pitch feel like a slap in the face. It's difficult to invest your best work when you constantly feel like you're just a line item they’re waiting to trim. The transparency is non-existent, and it’s crushing morale across the board.

0x2e8f…59bc

·15d ago

I hear you, but honestly, this is just the nature of the industry right now. Every major EDA player is hyper-focused on margin protection and market valuation, and that inevitably trickles down as pressure on ICs. While the lack of communication is frustrating, I’ve stopped expecting empathy from the top. My advice is to keep your head down, stack your experience, and make sure you’re ready to jump if the 'efficiency' drive targets your specific unit next. Staying emotionally invested in a company this large rarely pays off.