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Is anyone safe at DHR right now?

0x2e8f…59bc

·15d ago·2 comments

It feels like every week there is another announcement of a couple hundred people getting the axe. I’ve been with the company for a few years and the atmosphere has shifted from a stable 'DBS' culture to a state of constant anxiety. Watching the news from the Michigan plant today makes me wonder what the roadmap looks like for the rest of us. Leadership keeps talking about 'optimizing the portfolio,' but it feels like we’re just thinning out the herd to make the margins look prettier for the shareholders. Is it time to start polishing the resume and jumping ship before my department becomes the next target? Or is the market too stagnant right now to make a move? Trying to gauge if I should hold out for the bonus or just cut my losses while the job market is still lukewarm.

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0x28dd…0833

·15d ago

It is the same old story at Danaher lately. The obsession with DBS used to mean constant improvement, but now it just seems like a mask for aggressive cost-cutting to keep the analysts happy. If you are sitting in a role that isn't directly tied to high-growth revenue, the target is definitely on your back. The transparency from leadership has completely evaporated, and it feels like they are just waiting to announce the next round of restructuring once the quarterly numbers drop. Everyone I talk to is polishing their resume, and honestly, that is the smartest move you can make right now.

0x3ef5…7b77

·15d ago

I have been through a few cycles at Danaher, and I can tell you that the vibe is fundamentally different this time around. Before, even when things got tight, there was a sense that the company was investing in its people and process. Now, it feels purely transactional—just shuffling headcount to squeeze out efficiency for the sake of the share price. It is draining to show up every day when you feel like a line item rather than a contributor. If you have been feeling anxious, trust your gut. Start looking around quietly, because loyalty is no longer part of the current strategy.