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Feeling the churn - anyone else notice increased attrition?

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·52d ago·2 comments
Lurker here, but feeling compelled to post. The past few months have felt… different. I've noticed a lot more people leaving, not just the usual suspects who get poached. It's people from various teams, some who seemed really integrated and happy. We're talking about people who weren't fired, they just resigned. Is it just me, or is there a growing sense of unease that's leading to people looking elsewhere? Management seems to be trying to keep spirits up, but the departures are noticeable. There's been no official word on layoffs or anything major, but this level of voluntary attrition is definitely raising eyebrows. Wondering if others are seeing the same trend and if there's a perceived reason behind it. Maybe the market is just better now and people are jumping ship? Or is there something more specific happening internally that's causing this exodus? Curious to hear if anyone else has observed this and has any thoughts.

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·52d ago

I've definitely seen a similar trend recently. It's not just a few isolated incidents; it feels more widespread across different departments. The energy has shifted, and honestly, it's making me re-evaluate things too. It's hard to ignore when so many good people are walking out the door. Makes you wonder what's really going on behind the scenes.

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·52d ago

Yeah, I've noticed it too. The 'usual suspects' are always going to move on, but this feels different. More seasoned folks, people who seemed committed, are heading out. It's creating a bit of a void and definitely impacting team morale. Trying to stay positive, but the atmosphere is undeniably heavier lately.