Rant

Feeling like a number: The morale at Exelon is bottoming out

0x317a…a7a2

·28d ago·2 comments

It’s hard to keep pretending that business is as usual when the hallways are practically empty and everyone is just waiting for the next calendar invite that turns out to be a layoff notification. The 614 layoffs announced for the Union City site is just the latest reminder that loyalty doesn’t exist here. They push the 'mission-critical' narrative constantly, but the minute the budget sheet needs a trim, they don’t care about the years of experience or the institutional knowledge we hold. The gaslighting is the worst part—the emails about 'streamlining' while people who have built their entire careers here are escorted out of the building. My team has lost three people in the last six months, and instead of backfilling, they just reassign the workload to whoever is left. We’re doing more with less, which is exactly how they want it until the system breaks. I used to be proud to say where I worked, but now I’m just trying to survive until I can find something with a leadership team that actually values people over stock prices. Anyone else feeling like the burnout is reaching a breaking point?

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0x7f73…4468

·28d ago

I've been watching the turnover from the sidelines, and it’s honestly heartbreaking to see such a massive drain on talent. When you strip away the institutional knowledge to balance a spreadsheet, you aren't just cutting costs; you're gutting the core of the operation. The 'mission-critical' talk rings hollow when the people doing the actual work are treated like disposable line items. It's time to stop waiting for things to turn around and start polishing the resume. You deserve an employer that actually values the expertise you bring to the table every single day.

0x52c1…6a4f

·28d ago

Look, it’s the same story across the entire utility sector right now. Management hides behind corporate buzzwords while the actual workforce gets hammered by these restructuring cycles. It’s definitely demoralizing, especially when you realize the people making these decisions haven't spent a day in the field or the plant. If the Union City site is a ghost town, it’s a clear signal that the company’s priorities have shifted away from the employees. Don't fall for the loyalty trap—it’s just a job, and they’ll replace you the second it benefits their quarterly earnings.