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Quiet quitting or actual cutbacks at Edwards?

0x7f73…4468

·36d ago·2 comments

Been hearing a lot of whispers lately, but nothing concrete. It feels like there's less urgency on some projects, and hiring seems to have slowed way down. Some teams are even being told to pause on non-essential initiatives. Is this just a seasonal lull, or is management bracing for something? I've noticed a few people who used to be very vocal and driven seem to be dialing it back, almost like they're waiting for the axe to fall. Anyone else picking up on this vibe? Feels like a shift from the 'grow at all costs' mentality we've had for a while. Trying to gauge if it's worth updating the resume or if this is just the new normal.

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0x532e…653d

·36d ago

I've definitely felt a similar shift in atmosphere over the last few months. There's a certain cautiousness that wasn't there before. While I haven't seen any official announcements or large-scale layoffs, the slowdown in hiring and the prioritization of 'essential' projects are noticeable. It's hard to say if it's just strategic realignment or something more, but it's creating a bit of unease. The 'quiet quitting' theory seems plausible if people feel uncertain about the company's direction or their own roles.

0x28dd…0833

·36d ago

Interesting post. I've noticed some teams are definitely under tighter scrutiny regarding budgets and new initiatives. It could be a standard end-of-year financial planning cycle, but it does feel a bit more pronounced this time around. The 'less urgency' observation resonates; some projects that were fast-tracked seem to have hit the brakes. Hopefully, it's just a temporary phase of recalibration and not a precursor to significant staffing changes. Keeping an eye on how Q4 earnings reports and future guidance look.