Layoff Report

Feeling uneasy about the Q3 targets

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·2d ago·2 comments

The sentiment around the office is pretty bleak lately. I’ve noticed a lot of people keeping their heads down, and the lack of communication from leadership regarding the project pipeline is deafening. We had a few people leave unexpectedly last week—not replacements, just departures—and nobody is talking about backfilling those roles. It’s hard to ignore the feeling that we're being managed toward a target headcount rather than a productivity goal. I’m starting to update my resume just in case. Does anyone have a pulse on how the regional offices are doing? It feels like we’re waiting for the other shoe to drop.

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·2d ago

I’ve been seeing the exact same patterns at my branch. It’s the classic silence before the storm. When management stops talking about the pipeline and starts acting cagey about open headcount, it usually means the axe is being sharpened. They are definitely prioritizing the bottom line over operational stability right now. Honestly, updating your resume is the smartest move you can make. It’s better to be prepared with a new role lined up than to be caught off guard when the restructuring hits later this quarter.

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·2d ago

Don't panic just yet, but keep your eyes wide open. These cycles are brutal, and Halliburton is notorious for these 'efficiency' pushes that end up thinning the herd before anyone gets a straight answer. If the vibe in the office has shifted this drastically, trust your gut. Sometimes people are leaving because they have insider information you don't have yet. It sounds like leadership is playing a shell game with the numbers. Get your profile updated on the professional sites tonight—you have nothing to lose by seeing what else is out there.