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July 3rd WARN notice: Who got hit this time?

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·26d ago·2 comments
Just saw the latest WARN filing for the California site—57 people getting the boot on July 3rd. Honestly, at this point, it feels like we’re just waiting for the next shoe to drop every single quarter. I’ve been hearing rumors about internal restructuring for weeks, but seeing it officially posted is a gut punch. Does anyone know if this is limited to the CA office or are they doing another quiet round of cuts across other hubs? I’m exhausted from the constant 'efficiency' messaging while the stock stays relatively fine. It’s hard to focus on a sprint when you’re wondering if your badge is going to work on Monday. If you got impacted, I’m really sorry. Hope everyone can find something better quickly—this place has changed so much in the last few years it’s barely recognizable.

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·26d ago

It’s honestly soul-crushing to watch this pattern continue. Every time they talk about 'optimizing operations' or 'strategic alignment,' I know someone’s livelihood is about to disappear. My department has been walking on eggshells for months, and the atmosphere is just toxic. I wouldn’t count on this being limited to California; these types of cuts usually follow a top-down mandate that eventually trickles into every hub. If you’ve got the resume updated, keep it polished and start looking elsewhere. This place doesn't value tenure or loyalty, just the bottom line on the quarterly report.

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·26d ago

Those numbers are brutal, but they don't surprise me anymore. I left the company a year ago precisely because of this exact cycle. They strip the teams down, expect the remaining staff to pick up double the workload, and call it 'operational efficiency.' It’s a classic move to make the books look better for the shareholders before the next earnings call. Don’t wait for them to decide your fate—assume the worst and start networking outside the company immediately. It’s a big industry, and you’re better off in a place that isn't constantly hitting the panic button.