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Layoff Report

October 2nd WARN notice - It’s happening

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·10d ago·2 comments
Just saw the official WARN filing for the Oct 2nd layoffs in NY. Been trying to keep my head down and just do my work, but the atmosphere in the office is absolutely toxic right now. It feels like nobody is actually focused on R&D or production anymore—everyone is just whispering in the breakrooms or staring at their calendars, waiting for that dreaded 'catch up' meeting invite from HR. I’ve been here for over six years, and I’ve never seen morale this low. The transparency is non-existent. Leadership keeps talking about 'optimizing our footprint' and 'strategic realignment,' but we all know what that really means. I have friends in other departments who have already been tapped, and it’s always the same story: your access gets cut, you have ten minutes to pack your desk, and you're escorted out by security like a criminal. It's dehumanizing after years of putting in late nights and weekends. For those still left in the trenches, are you guys actually planning on staying or are you just updating your LinkedIn and waiting for the inevitable? I’m starting to think the best move is to jump before the next wave hits, because this definitely doesn't feel like the end of it.

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·10d ago

I'm sorry you're going through this. The uncertainty is the worst part, and honestly, the silence from leadership just makes it worse. When nobody tells you what the plan is, you start assuming the absolute worst. Six years is a long time to give to a company just to be treated like a number. Focus on getting your resume updated and reaching out to your network now, rather than waiting for that calendar invite. You deserve better than this kind of environment.

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·10d ago

It is exhausting to show up every day when the air is thick with anxiety. Management seems to think that if they ignore the situation, it will just blow over, but they’re effectively killing whatever productivity remained. The breakroom gossip is a direct result of their lack of communication. If they can’t be honest with us, don't feel guilty about prioritizing your own future over theirs. Keep your head on a swivel and make sure you’re looking out for your own interests first.