Rant

Feeling the pressure after the latest leadership update

0x52c1…6a4f

·4d ago·2 comments

I’m honestly exhausted. After that last internal memo regarding our 'new strategic pillars,' the workload has essentially doubled while we’re told to do more with less. It feels like they are setting us up to fail so they have an excuse to trim the fat by Q4. The level of micromanagement from the leads has hit an all-time high, and it’s obvious they are watching productivity metrics like hawks. I see coworkers getting pulled into ‘private syncs’ in conference rooms that look like interrogation chambers. We’re being squeezed on all sides, and the lack of transparency is the worst part. If they’re planning a reduction in force, just rip the band-aid off so we can stop pretending that the current load is sustainable. I’m sick of the fake optimism in every email. If you’re at Cencora and feeling the same, let’s at least vent here since we can’t say a word in the Slack channels without it getting flagged.

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0x3ef5…7b77

·4d ago

I’ve been watching the same pattern unfold in my department. It feels like the goalpost is constantly shifting, and the 'strategic pillars' are just fancy buzzwords to justify an unsustainable pace. I’ve noticed the same 'private syncs' happening, and the atmosphere has shifted from collaborative to paranoid. Everyone is keeping their heads down, but the morale is completely shot. It’s hard to stay invested when the clear message from leadership is that we’re all replaceable numbers in a spreadsheet. It’s only a matter of time before the burnout causes a mass exodus of the people who actually know how to get the work done.

0x1cd8…e6e5

·4d ago

Honestly, the micromanagement is becoming a joke. My manager is suddenly obsessed with granular activity logs that serve no purpose other than to track every second of our day. It’s clear they are building a paper trail to justify layoffs under the guise of performance issues. If you’re seeing those closed-door meetings, start polishing your resume now. I’ve been looking for an exit for weeks because it’s obvious that 'doing more with less' is just code for squeezing us dry before cutting costs. Don't trust the corporate talk; just look out for yourself and get out while you can.