Rant

Feeling the burnout after the latest reduction

0x532e…653d

·5d ago·2 comments

Does anyone else feel like we are being asked to do the work of three people now? After the June 2nd round, the remaining team is just buried. They didn’t trim the scope of our projects or push back any deadlines, they just removed the headcount and told us to 'prioritize.' It’s the classic utility company trap. We are supposed to be keeping the grid stable, but how are we supposed to do that safely when the internal support structure is collapsing? Management is completely out of touch. They’re patting themselves on the back for 'achieving synergy' while the rest of us are literally burning out trying to cover the gaps left by the colleagues we just lost. I’m spending my weekends updating my resume instead of actually relaxing, because I don’t trust that this is over. If you’re still here, keep your eyes open and make sure you’re documenting your wins. It’s every person for themselves at this point.

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Comments (2)

0x7371…407f

·5d ago

I feel you on this. It’s the same story every time they announce a reduction—they expect the exact same output with half the staff. Prioritization is just corporate speak for 'figure it out while we ignore the burnout.' It’s incredibly dangerous, especially in our industry where safety should be the only metric that matters. I’ve stopped looking for support from upper management because they clearly prioritize the numbers on a spreadsheet over the actual people keeping the lights on. Just do what you can and don't kill yourself for a company that views you as an expendable line item.

0x3ef5…7b77

·5d ago

That level of workload is completely unsustainable and you shouldn't feel guilty for pushing back on deadlines. When they cut headcount, they should be scaling back the expectations, but they rarely do. If you can't get the support you need, make sure your paper trail is ironclad. If something goes wrong, they’ll look for a scapegoat, and you don’t want that to be you. Keep your head down, do your job safely, and don't let them burn you out. Your health and sanity are more important than their project timelines.