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Eaton - How are people feeling post-July layoffs?

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·17d ago·2 comments

So, the July 10th WARN notice for nearly 220 employees is official now. Beyond the numbers, I'm trying to gauge the general sentiment within Eaton. Are people feeling secure in their roles, or is there a lot of uncertainty lingering? Are managers being transparent about the reasons or the path forward? I'm especially interested in hearing from those who weren't directly impacted but are still feeling the ripple effects. Is there a sense of increased workload or pressure on the remaining teams? Any candid thoughts on how leadership is handling communication and support during this time would be appreciated. Trying to navigate this with as much clarity as possible.

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0x532e…653d

·17d ago

It's a tough situation for everyone, not just those directly affected. Even if your role is safe for now, the atmosphere shifts. You see colleagues you've worked with for years, people you relied on, suddenly gone. It definitely adds a layer of anxiety to the daily grind. I've noticed a bit more urgency in some projects, and a quiet hum of 'what's next?' seems to be pervasive in the office chatter.

0x7f73…4468

·17d ago

Transparency has been pretty minimal, honestly. We were told it was 'restructuring' and 'efficiency improvements,' which feels like corporate speak for 'we need to cut costs.' While some managers try to reassure us, the uncertainty is palpable. People are definitely more guarded, and there's an unspoken worry about who might be next. The workload hasn't necessarily increased dramatically for everyone, but the general sense of job security has taken a significant hit across the board.