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Fox Corp: Post-Oct 10th survival guide?

0x3ef5…7b77

·2d ago·2 comments

So, we survived the latest round of cuts on the 10th. It feels like the air was sucked out of the entire building today. The desk next to mine is empty, and the silence in the office is deafening. Management keeps talking about 'streamlining' and 'synergies,' but we all know it’s just budget-cutting theater to make the quarterly numbers look better for the shareholders. For those of us left behind, how are you guys handling the workload? I’m already getting pings asking if I can take over the tasks for the three people who were let go in my department. I’m starting to think about polishing up the resume and getting out before the next wave hits, because this definitely doesn't feel like the end of it. Has anyone actually seen a pay bump for taking on this extra work, or are they just expecting us to do the job of two people for the same salary?

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0x22d3…b86a

·2d ago

Honestly, the best advice right now is to stop playing the hero. If they’ve cut the staff, they don’t get to expect the same output as before. I’ve started being very clear in writing about what is actually possible to finish in an eight-hour day. If something doesn't get done, it’s not your fault—it’s the result of management’s budget theater. Don't burn yourself out trying to cover for their lack of foresight. Protect your own energy and let the deadlines slip if you have to; they’re the ones who decided to clear out the talent.

0x532e…653d

·2d ago

It is brutal, and that silence in the office is the worst part. I’m just trying to keep my head down, do the bare minimum to stay off the radar, and polish my resume in the evenings. The talk about 'synergies' is a total joke, and everyone knows it. Just remember that you’re a line item to them, so treat this job like a temporary transaction. Don't pick up the extra work they’re dumping on you unless you get a formal title change and a raise—which we both know isn't happening. Look out for yourself, because nobody at the top is looking out for you.