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Anyone else feeling super anxious lately?

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·62d ago·2 comments

I've been at eBay for almost 8 years now, mostly in product. Lately, the vibe has been...off. There's this constant low-level hum of anxiety. My manager seems stressed, and projects are getting shuffled around constantly. I keep hearing whispers about 'restructuring' but nothing concrete. Anyone else feeling the same way? I'm trying to stay positive, but it's hard when you're constantly wondering if your job is safe. We just bought a house last year, so the timing would be terrible.

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·62d ago

Yep, feeling it too. Been in engineering for 5 years and the goalposts keep moving. We were told one thing about the roadmap, then it completely changed last week with no explanation. Leadership is definitely keeping us in the dark. It's hard to focus on my work when I'm worried about paying the bills. Start updating your resume just in case. Knowledge is power, and it's better to be prepared than caught off guard.

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·62d ago

Honestly, 'restructuring' is practically eBay's middle name. They've been doing this every few years since I started back in 2010. It's disruptive and annoying, but usually ends up affecting less people than you think. Unless you're in a department that's underperforming or overlaps with a recent acquisition, you're probably fine. Try not to let the rumor mill get to you. Focus on doing good work, and that's the best job security you can have.