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GD - Anyone else getting the feeling we're being stretched thin?

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·3d ago·2 comments
Been with GD for a few years now, and lately, it just feels like the workload is constantly increasing while the resources seem to be shrinking. We're being asked to take on more responsibilities, manage more complex tasks, and hit tighter deadlines, all with the same or even fewer people. It's the classic 'do more with less' mantra, but it's starting to feel less like a challenge and more like an unsustainable expectation. I've noticed team leads are becoming more stressed, and there's a general air of quiet anxiety. People are hesitant to take time off, and the office feels perpetually busy, but not necessarily in a productive, energized way. More like a frantic, scrambling way. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this a company-wide trend, or am I just in a particularly challenging department? Curious to hear if others are feeling the same pressure and what their teams are doing to cope. Trying to figure out if this is a temporary crunch or the new normal.

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·3d ago

I hear you. The 'do more with less' pressure is definitely palpable. It seems like projects are piling up, and we're constantly firefighting instead of strategically planning. Management needs to acknowledge that this pace isn't sustainable long-term. Burnout is a real risk when expectations continually outstrip available resources. Hopefully, they'll reassess priorities soon.

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·3d ago

Absolutely. It feels like a constant scramble. More projects, same headcount, and tighter turnarounds. It's putting a strain on everyone, not just individuals but also team dynamics. Communication breakdowns are becoming more frequent because people are spread too thin. Someone needs to push back and advocate for realistic staffing levels or a reduction in scope.