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June 17th layoff - what's the impact on remaining teams?

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·41d ago·2 comments

Feeling pretty gutted after the latest layoff on June 17th. Lost about 639 people according to the reports. I'm trying to understand the ripple effect this will have on the teams that are left. Seems like a lot of critical functions might be stretched thin now. Has anyone else been impacted or are you on a team that's now dealing with the fallout? Are projects being delayed, or is work just being redistributed unevenly? It's tough to gauge the true impact from the outside, but from where I'm sitting, it feels like a significant blow. Wondering if leadership has communicated any long-term plan to absorb this loss or if we're just expected to 'do more with less'. Any insights from those directly affected or on teams that absorbed the work would be appreciated.

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·41d ago

It's a really unsettling time for everyone at eBay right now. The sheer number of people let go suggests significant restructuring, and it's natural to worry about how the remaining teams will absorb that workload. I'm hearing whispers about certain product areas being consolidated, which might mean less focus on innovation and more on just keeping the lights on. It'll be interesting to see if they bring in new talent or expect current employees to just 'do more with less.' Hopefully, leadership communicates a clear path forward soon.

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·41d ago

The June 17th layoffs definitely cast a long shadow. My team is feeling it – we've had to re-prioritize aggressively and some long-term goals are now on the back burner. There's a sense of uncertainty, for sure, and trying to figure out who owns what can be a daily challenge. I'm concerned about burnout if this continues. The hope is that the remaining functions are truly sustainable, but it's hard not to be apprehensive about the future productivity and morale across the board.