Layoff Report

Anyone else at the Troy office seeing the writing on the wall?

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·1d ago·2 comments

It’s been radio silence from leadership since the news dropped about the 175 positions. I’ve been walking around the floor today and the vibe is just heavy. People are packing personal items quietly, and managers are suddenly 'in meetings' all day. I’ve been with GD for six years now, and the way they handle these transitions is always the same—corporate speak about 'restructuring' while we all know the contracts are drying up or being consolidated elsewhere. Does anyone know if this is actually the end of the line for this location, or are they just trimming fat to make the quarterly numbers look better for the shareholders? My project lead couldn't even look me in the eye during the stand-up this morning. If you're affected, are you getting severance, or are they trying to fight everyone on unemployment? Just trying to figure out what my next move needs to be before the next round of cuts hits.

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·1d ago

I've been through two of these cycles at the Troy location, and you're reading the room exactly right. When the office goes quiet and leadership retreats behind closed doors, it’s never because they’re planning a turnaround. They keep the 'restructuring' narrative going until the very last second to keep operations running smoothly while they finalize their paperwork. Start polishing your resume tonight. It’s better to be ahead of the curve than waiting for a calendar invite that ends your career on a Friday afternoon.

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·1d ago

Honestly, the lack of transparency is the most frustrating part of the whole culture here. We all know how this game is played, but at least give us the courtesy of a real timeline. I’m seeing the same patterns you are—empty desks, nervous energy, and managers who suddenly forget how to make eye contact. If you’ve got six years under your belt, leverage that experience now. Don't wait for the official word to start testing the job market, because they’re definitely not waiting for us to figure out our next steps.