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Is anyone else feeling the 'do more with less' pressure?

0x22d3…b86a

·7d ago·2 comments

The sentiment around here lately is just bleak. Ever since those cuts hit the headlines, the workload hasn't gone down—if anything, it’s tripled. They keep talking about 'operational efficiency' and 'streamlining,' but it’s really just code for piling the work of two people onto whoever is left standing. I’ve had three major projects dumped on my plate this week alone that used to be handled by a team that no longer exists. Is this the new normal? I’m exhausted. The benefits used to make the grind worth it, but with the constant threat of a RIF looming over every All-Hands meeting, the loyalty is basically gone. I’m putting in my 9-to-5, but the quiet quitting is real. If they want to keep cutting, they’re going to lose the institutional knowledge that actually keeps the restaurants running smoothly. Has anyone seen any voluntary separation packages floating around, or are they just sticking to forced layoffs?

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0x52c1…6a4f

·7d ago

I’m right there with you. It feels like every quarter they announce record profits while simultaneously gutting the very teams responsible for hitting those numbers. 'Operational efficiency' is definitely just a polite way of saying they’re running us into the ground to protect the bottom line. I’ve stopped looking for a silver lining because it’s clear they view us as an expense to be optimized rather than people. I’m already polishing my resume—the burnout here isn’t worth the paycheck anymore.

0x1cd8…e6e5

·7d ago

It is brutal, but unfortunately, this is the standard corporate playbook now. Darden isn't looking at the long-term strain on employees; they are focused on satisfying investors who want to see leaner operations. I’ve started setting very firm boundaries because they will keep piling work on you as long as you keep saying yes. If you don't push back, you’re just going to burn out entirely. Keep your head down, do exactly what your job description says, and don't take the extra projects on.