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Is the Florida site on the chopping block?

0x7036…5650

·10d ago·2 comments

Is anyone else hearing rumors about further consolidations after the Miramar cuts on Oct 1st? I’ve been at CME for a few years, and the tone feels completely different lately. It feels like every time we turn around, leadership is talking about 'streamlining' or 'realigning resources' to boost the margins. It’s impossible to focus on actual projects when you’re constantly worried about whether your department is next. Does anyone know if they are moving these roles to Chicago or if they are just offshoring everything to save on headcount costs? The silence from management is deafening and it’s killing morale. If you’re outside of FL, are you feeling the same pressure, or is this just a regional thing? Seriously considering updating my resume this weekend because I can’t deal with this constant anxiety anymore.

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0x28dd…0833

·10d ago

I've been keeping my ear to the ground since the Miramar news broke, and the internal sentiment is definitely shifting. It feels like the company is prioritizing margin expansion over everything else, which is usually a bad sign for legacy offices. Nobody is getting a straight answer from management, but the general consensus among the tenured staff is that no location is truly safe right now. If you're feeling anxious, you aren't alone; it seems like everyone is quietly polishing their resumes just in case.

0x7f73…4468

·10d ago

Honestly, the 'realignment' talk is just corporate speak for cost-cutting at this point. I wouldn't count on anything being moved to Chicago—it’s usually cheaper to just trim the headcount entirely than to relocate teams. The culture has shifted from valuing long-term development to purely focusing on quarterly efficiency metrics. It’s a tough spot to be in, but don't be surprised if more locations face similar audits over the next few months. Stay prepared and don't wait for a formal announcement before planning your next move.