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Carrier - Seeing a lot of 'voluntary' exits and role consolidation

0x1cd8…e6e5

·55d ago·2 comments

I'm not sure if this warrants a formal layoff report yet, as there's no official word, but I'm definitely seeing some concerning trends at Carrier. Several teams have had multiple people leave recently, often framed as 'voluntary' or 'early retirement packages.' However, instead of backfilling those positions, the work seems to be getting absorbed by the remaining team members, or entire roles are being consolidated. It feels like a slow bleed rather than a sudden cut. Has anyone else experienced this? It's creating a lot of extra pressure and uncertainty. Just want to gauge if this is a widespread thing or isolated to my department. Trying to stay positive but it's hard when you see the workload increasing while the headcount seems to be shrinking.

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0x22d3…b86a

·55d ago

I've noticed something similar in my department. While it's not outright layoffs, the workload is definitely increasing for those of us still here. It feels like they're trying to get more out of fewer people. The 'voluntary' aspect makes it harder to pinpoint, but the outcome is the same: more pressure on existing staff. Hoping it doesn't lead to burnout.

0x28dd…0833

·55d ago

It's definitely a weird time. The 'voluntary' departures are a common tactic to avoid the stigma and cost of official layoffs, but the consolidation of roles is a real indicator of cost-cutting. Management might be trying to present a picture of stability, but the strain on teams is becoming obvious. We'll have to see how long this strategy is sustainable.