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Deere - Anyone else feeling the pressure to 'do more with less'?

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·32d ago·2 comments
Lately, it feels like the expectations on my team have ramped up considerably, but without any corresponding increase in resources or headcount. It's the classic 'do more with less' mantra, but it's starting to feel unsustainable. We're constantly being pushed to hit aggressive targets, and while I appreciate the drive for performance, it feels like we're being set up to fail if we don't magically become more efficient. I've heard some chatter in other departments about roles being absorbed or teams being subtly reorganized, but nothing concrete. It's making me wonder if this is a company-wide push to trim fat before any potential… difficult decisions are made. Anyone else experiencing this intensified pressure? Is this just the norm in manufacturing right now, or is it a Deere-specific thing? Trying to understand if I should be updating my resume or if this is just a temporary crunch.

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·32d ago

Totally feel this. It's like the goalposts keep moving further away, and we're expected to sprint there without changing our stride. Been trying to find creative ways to streamline processes and automate where possible, but it's a constant uphill battle. Hoping management recognizes the strain before burnout really sets in across the board. Definitely a shared sentiment here, it seems.

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·32d ago

Yeah, the 'do more with less' push is definitely on. Seems like every quarter the targets get a little higher and the available tools a little smaller. I've found that focusing on prioritizing the absolute critical tasks and being transparent about what can realistically be achieved with current resources has been key. Still tough, but at least it sets clear expectations, even if they are demanding.