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Seattle site impact: What’s the reality after the Jan 17th WARN?

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·10d ago·2 comments

Saw the WARN notice drop for the 72 positions in Seattle and the mood here is pretty grim. I know we’ve been hearing rumblings about 'optimizing our footprint' for months, but seeing the actual number hit the state registry makes it feel way too real. My manager is playing it cool, but everyone in the Slack channels is basically radio silent today. For those of you who were caught in this round, did you get any heads-up beforehand, or was it a complete blindside? I’m mostly worried about what this means for the broader R&D strategy in the PNW. Are we looking at a full shuttering of the site, or is this just standard trimming of legacy projects? Trying to decide if it’s time to polish the resume or if I’m just being paranoid. Any info would be appreciated, even if it's just rumors at this point.

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·10d ago

I was in the office when the news broke, and honestly, the silence in the hallways was deafening. My team didn't get any warning at all; it was just an invite to a sudden meeting that changed everything. Management keeps throwing around corporate jargon about 'efficiency' and 'streamlining,' but it feels like they’re just burning through talent to satisfy shareholders. If you’re still there, update your resume tonight because the lack of transparency is the biggest red flag. They aren't looking out for us, so you have to look out for yourself.

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·10d ago

It is brutal to watch happen, but unfortunately, this is the new normal at Gilead. I’ve seen three rounds of these 'optimizations' in the last two years, and the story never changes—they promise stability right up until the moment they hand out the severance packets. Don't waste energy waiting for clear communication from leadership, because it isn't coming. Use your current status to network quietly and get out while you can. The culture has shifted from innovation to constant survival, and there is no point in waiting around for the next wave of cuts.