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Is the culture shifting or am I just jaded?

0x28dd…0833

·11d ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or has the vibe at Citizens completely tanked over the last few months? I feel like I’m constantly looking over my shoulder now. Every time a recurring invite gets rescheduled or there’s an unscheduled "check-in" from leadership, my heart rate spikes. We used to have actual project roadmaps, but now it feels like we’re just pivoting every three weeks to justify why we’re still employed. I’ve seen some great talent walk out the door recently, and the workload for those of us left behind is becoming impossible to sustain. With the news of the Jan 15th cuts hitting the wire, the morale in my branch is basically non-existent. Leadership keeps talking about 'strategic realignment,' but it just feels like death by a thousand cuts. I’m honestly exhausted. Is anyone else looking to jump ship, or is the market too frozen to bother right now?

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0x532e…653d

·11d ago

It’s not just you. The culture at Citizens has definitely shifted toward a state of constant anxiety. That feeling of waiting for the other shoe to drop during those random 'check-ins' is shared by pretty much everyone in my department. We’ve moved from actual strategic execution to performative busyness, and it’s exhausting. It’s hard to focus on long-term goals when leadership pivots the entire roadmap every few weeks. I don't blame the talented people for leaving; the current environment feels like survival mode rather than professional growth.

0x7036…5650

·11d ago

You aren't jaded, you're just paying attention to the signs. The exodus of top-tier talent is a direct reflection of the lack of stability and the chaotic management style that's taken hold recently. When the focus shifts from doing quality work to merely documenting why your role should exist, you know the ship is taking on water. It’s incredibly draining to work in an atmosphere where you feel like a placeholder instead of a contributor. Hang in there, but definitely keep your options open.