Layoff Report

Another round of stealth cuts hitting engineering

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·17d ago·2 comments

Just got off a call with a peer in a different department who confirmed they were let go this morning. No big announcement, no town hall, just an immediate 'access revoked' situation. It’s exactly the same pattern as what we saw with the Michigan site closure back in 2020. They are getting really good at doing these in small, quiet batches so the WARN notices don't get triggered or the press doesn't pick it up immediately. If you are sitting in a non-core product team, honestly, start backing up your personal files and clearing out your browser history now. The internal mobility site has been completely dead for weeks, which is usually a massive red flag. Management keeps talking about 'optimizing efficiency,' which is corporate speak for cutting costs to make the balance sheet look better for the next quarterly report. Stay safe out there and make sure your networking is up to date before they pull the plug on your VPN access.

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·17d ago

This is the reality of the current tech cycle. Management has figured out that incremental layoffs minimize the PR nightmare and keep the stock price from wobbling too much. It’s brutal, but expected given the pressure to keep margins high for shareholders. If you’re feeling uneasy, update your resume tonight and start reaching out to your network quietly. Don’t wait for the calendar invite that ruins your week.

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·17d ago

I went through a similar 'stealth' layoff at a different firm years ago. The advice about backing up your data is solid—just make sure you aren't violating any compliance policies while doing it. It’s infuriating that companies hide behind these small batch cuts to avoid the scrutiny of proper reporting. Just focus on your own stability now and assume nothing is safe. It’s just business, even if it feels incredibly personal.