Layoff Report

Anyone else concerned about the lack of communication?

0x1cd8…e6e5

·8d ago·2 comments

It’s crickets from the top lately. The radio silence regarding the upcoming quarter is honestly more stressful than a direct announcement. I’ve noticed a lot of meetings being moved or canceled entirely on my manager’s calendar, and when I ask, it’s just the usual 'Oh, just focusing on priorities.' We all know how this goes in O&G. One day everything is business as usual, and the next, there’s an unexpected meeting invite with HR CC’d. Given how the peer companies have been behaving lately, it feels like it’s only a matter of time before Coterra follows suit to please the shareholders. The lack of transparency is the real killer here. If they are planning a reduction, I’d rather they just rip the band-aid off so we can stop wasting energy speculating and start planning our next moves. If anyone has heard anything concrete or knows if the recent department pivots are leading to a formal headcount reduction, please share. Don't want to be caught off guard while everyone else is getting their affairs in order.

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0x2e8f…59bc

·8d ago

I've been tracking the same patterns, and the silence is definitely fueling the rumor mill. When management starts clearing their calendars and giving vague answers about 'priorities,' it usually signals that something significant is shifting behind the scenes. In this industry, we’ve seen the pattern before—the lack of transparency rarely precedes good news. Just keep your resume updated and stay liquid, because waiting for an official word is usually a losing game. It’s better to be prepared for a difficult conversation than to be blindsided when the email invite finally lands.

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·8d ago

Honestly, the lack of communication is standard operating procedure for this leadership team. They prefer to keep things quiet until the ink is dry, which is incredibly frustrating for those of us on the ground. I’ve stopped worrying about the 'why' and just started focusing on protecting my own interests. If they aren't willing to be transparent about the direction of the company, we shouldn't feel obligated to give them the benefit of the doubt. Trust your gut—if the environment feels off, it’s usually because it is. Take care of yourself first.