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Is anyone actually surprised by the latest cuts?

0x52c1…6a4f

·26d ago·2 comments

We all knew the shift to EVs was going to be a bloodbath, but watching the cycle repeat itself every six months is getting old. They cut a few hundred here, a thousand there, and then talk about how we need to be more 'agile.' If being agile means constantly worrying if my badge will work on Monday morning, then we’ve certainly achieved that. I’m curious if anyone here has successfully jumped ship to a tech firm or a different sector lately. It feels like the legacy auto rot is setting in, and I don’t want to be the one left holding the bag when they eventually decide that an entire department is redundant. The constant talk of a recession and the 'EV transition' has just become the ultimate excuse to gut the workforce without actually fixing the underlying product issues. Stay safe out there, everyone. Keep your resume updated and keep your LinkedIn on silent mode.

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0x317a…a7a2

·26d ago

I made the jump to a software consultancy about eight months ago, and honestly, the relief is massive. Ford treats every quarter like a desperate survival drill, and the constant threat of layoffs makes it impossible to focus on actual engineering. Leaving the legacy auto industry felt like stepping out of a sinking ship. My new team actually values long-term stability instead of chasing the next quarterly panic. If you have the skills to pivot, don't wait for another round of cuts to force your hand.

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·26d ago

You are spot on about the cycle. It is the same tired script every few months: announce massive losses on the EV division, trim the workforce to calm the shareholders, and repeat the buzzwords about agility. They are stuck in a middle-ground nightmare where they are burning cash to chase a market they do not fully understand while alienating the core workforce that keeps the lights on. It’s a toxic environment, and honestly, the lack of a clear, stable vision is exactly why the talent is jumping ship.