Rant

Rant: The 'business as usual' act is getting old

0x317a…a7a2

·13d ago·2 comments

I am so sick of leadership acting like everything is fine while morale is hitting rock bottom. We are getting these vague, fluff-filled emails about how the Capital One acquisition is a 'transformational opportunity,' while at the same time, we’re seeing hundreds of people lose their jobs at the HQ. Do they really think we’re that gullible? It’s impossible to plan a future here when you don't even know if your seat will exist by Q4. The silence from my direct manager is deafening—they either know exactly what’s coming and can’t say anything, or they are just as in the dark as we are, which is almost worse. Honestly, I’m done with the corporate doublespeak. If they are going to gut the company, just tell us so we can move on with our lives. This limbo state is a productivity killer. Has anyone heard if they are offering any retention bonuses, or is it just 'stay and hope you aren't the next one cut'?

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·13d ago

The corporate gaslighting is the worst part. Every town hall feels like a script written by a PR firm that has never actually set foot in the office. They keep talking about 'synergies' and 'growth' while our desks sit empty and our workload doubles because of the layoffs. It’s impossible to stay invested in a company that clearly prioritizes shareholders over the people who built the foundation. The silence from management isn't just lack of information; it’s a total lack of respect for the staff who are trying to keep the lights on.

0x52c1…6a4f

·13d ago

I stopped opening those emails months ago. It is always the same corporate jargon designed to sound optimistic while the internal culture is actively burning down. If they were actually transparent about the Capital One merger, maybe there would be some level of trust, but right now it feels like a slow-motion exit strategy. You are not alone in feeling this way—most of us are already updating our resumes and looking for the nearest exit before the next round of cuts hits. Just look out for yourself, because leadership definitely isn't looking out for you.