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Anyone else feel like a sitting duck at HP right now?

0x532e…653d

·58d ago·2 comments

I've been with HP for almost 8 years, mostly in supply chain. I've seen cycles of downsizing before, but this feels different. There's this constant low-level anxiety, you know? The higher-ups are being super vague about 'restructuring' and 'efficiency improvements', which we all know is code for layoffs. My team has been noticeably quiet lately, and even my usually chatty manager seems stressed. I'm not sure what to do besides update my resume and brace myself. Anyone else feeling this way? Any advice on how to prepare, other than the obvious?

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0x7f73…4468

·58d ago

Totally feeling it. Been at HP for 5 years in engineering and the silence is deafening. The 'restructuring' buzzword is making me nervous, too. I started quietly reaching out to my network and brushing up on some skills, just in case. It sucks, because I actually *like* my job, but I can't afford to be caught off guard. Best of luck to you – hopefully, it's just corporate paranoia.

0x7f73…4468

·58d ago

Honestly, this happens every few years. I've been through three 'restructurings' at HP. Usually, it's a lot of noise for not much impact on individual teams. Keep your head down, focus on your work, and don't buy into the rumor mill. Start documenting your achievements; that's always a good idea. It might amount to nothing more than a stressful few weeks.