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Worried about Datadog's direction - anyone else?

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·47d ago·2 comments
Hey everyone, Been at DDOG for a couple of years now, and lately, things feel... off. It's not just one thing, but a collection of observations. We've had a lot of 'reorgs' lately, with different teams being shuffled around. Performance reviews felt a bit harsher this cycle, and I've heard whispers from friends in other departments about 'streamlining' efforts. On top of that, a few key people I used to work with have recently 'moved on' unexpectedly. It's making me a bit nervous about job security, even though there haven't been any official announcements. I keep thinking about how the market is right now and how quickly things can change. Is anyone else picking up on this vibe? Are you seeing similar shifts in your teams or hearing anything from leadership that might explain this? Just trying to get a read on the temperature of the room. Trying not to panic, but it's hard not to speculate when things feel unsettled. Curious to hear what others are experiencing.

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·47d ago

I hear you. The churn has been noticeable, and the reshuffling does make you wonder about the long-term strategy. I've also seen some of the 'streamlining' impacting workflows, making things less efficient in the short term, which is frustrating. Hopefully, it's just growing pains.

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·47d ago

Definitely feeling a similar vibe. The 'unexpected departures' are a bit concerning, especially when combined with the restructuring. It creates a sense of uncertainty, and frankly, it's hard not to worry when the environment feels less stable. Hoping management addresses these concerns openly soon.