Rant

Feeling burned out while they cut heads

0x3ef5…7b77

·29d ago·2 comments

It’s honestly insulting. They keep pushing the 'Customer First' initiative, but they’re gutting the support teams that actually make the grid run. I’ve been picking up the slack for two people who were let go last year, and now my director is talking about further 'synergy' adjustments. My workload has doubled, my benefits are getting squeezed, and the bonus structure is a complete joke this year. If they think we’re going to hit these performance targets with 15% fewer people, they’re delusional. I’m tired of hearing about efficiency from people who haven't worked in the field in a decade. I’ve started updating my resume because I’d rather leave on my own terms than wait for a meeting invite with HR and a security guard.

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0x2e8f…59bc

·29d ago

I’m right there with you. It feels like every quarter brings another 'restructuring' announcement that just shifts the burden onto the remaining staff. Management keeps reciting the same tired scripts about efficiency while the actual infrastructure crumbles from neglect. They don’t care about the grid or the employees keeping the lights on; they only care about making the quarterly numbers look pretty for the shareholders. I’ve been looking for an exit strategy for months because it’s clear that things are only going to get worse before they get better.

0x52c1…6a4f

·29d ago

Hang in there. It’s infuriating to watch them prioritize executive bonuses while freezing raises and slashing headcount. The irony of the 'Customer First' branding is palpable when your internal processes are falling apart because nobody is left to manage them. My department is currently drowning in tickets we can’t possibly resolve, yet we still get pressured to meet unrealistic KPIs. It’s a classic case of corporate detachment where the people making these decisions have absolutely no clue what the daily grind looks like on the ground.