Rant

Culture is dead, just waiting for the axe to fall

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·2d ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or has the morale in the office completely cratered over the last month? Between the restructuring news and the constant pressure to hit these impossible output targets, the vibe is just pure dread. Nobody is actually doing real work anymore—everyone is just sitting around waiting for the inevitable invite to a 15-minute 'check-in' with HR. It’s impossible to plan for the future when you don't even know if your badge will work on Monday morning. I came here for the stability and the legacy, but all I’ve found is broken processes and leadership that views us as nothing more than a line item to be optimized away. If you have an exit plan, use it. Don't fall for the 'we are a family' speeches during the town halls. They’ll cut your role the second the quarterly margins look shaky. Stay safe out there.

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0x7036…5650

·2d ago

I’ve been watching this play out from a different department, and the sentiment is exactly the same everywhere. It’s like the leadership has completely disconnected from the reality of the floor. You aren't imagining things; the transparency is non-existent, and the focus has shifted entirely to optics rather than operations. It’s become a waiting game for everyone involved. I’m already polishing my resume and putting out feelers because it’s clear that sticking around to see the finish line isn't going to be worth the stress.

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·2d ago

Hang in there, though I know that’s easier said than done when the uncertainty is this thick. GE has transformed into such a shell of what it used to be that it's hard to recognize the company I started with years ago. Every morning feels like walking into a wake for a career that hasn't even ended yet. At this point, focus on protecting your own mental health rather than the output targets. If they are planning to cut people regardless of performance, you owe them nothing but your bare minimum until you find an exit.