California cuts again... feeling the pressure

Another day, another layoff announcement from Cisco. 400 folks in California this time. It's getting hard not to feel a sense of unease, even if your team hasn't been directly impacted yet. The constant news cycle of cuts, especially when they seem to keep hitting the same geographic areas, makes you wonder about job security. I'm based in CA and seeing these numbers come out specifically for this state just adds to the anxiety. It's not just about the people losing their jobs, it's the ripple effect – the increased workload for survivors, the potential impact on morale, and the general feeling of instability. Does anyone else in CA feel this amplified concern? Wondering if this is a precursor to more, or if it's a targeted 'optimization' we just have to live with. Feels like a constant tightening of the belt.