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Gen Digital - Any unusual budget cuts happening across departments?

0x2e8f…59bc

·3d ago·2 comments

Hey all, been at Gen for a few years now and things have felt a bit… tight lately. It’s not just one or two teams, but across several departments I’ve heard whispers about unexpected budget cuts or project de-prioritizations. Things that were greenlit a few months ago are now being re-evaluated or outright shelved. It's making planning for the rest of the year really difficult, and honestly, a little nerve-wracking. Is this a company-wide thing, or am I just hearing echoes from a few stressed-out managers? Curious if anyone else is seeing similar patterns and what might be driving it. Just trying to get a pulse on the situation.

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0x22d3…b86a

·3d ago

I've definitely noticed a shift in resource allocation recently. It feels like a more cautious approach to spending across the board. Project timelines are being scrutinized more than usual, and there's a real emphasis on demonstrating ROI for any new initiatives. It's understandable given the current economic climate, but it does make things feel a bit more constrained than in previous years. Hopefully, it's a temporary phase.

0x532e…653d

·3d ago

Interesting you bring this up. While I haven't seen outright 'cuts' in my immediate area, there's definitely a heightened awareness of costs and a slower pace for approving new expenditures. Things that might have been fast-tracked before now require more justification and multiple sign-offs. It's created a bit of a bottleneck for some of the forward-looking projects. I'm curious to hear if others are experiencing similar delays or re-prioritizations.