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Anyone else feel like a sitting duck?

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·58d ago·2 comments

Been at IBM for 8 years now, in software development. Lately, the vibe has been super weird. Lots of closed-door meetings, managers acting shifty, and a general sense of unease. I'm hearing whispers about 'restructuring' again, which we all know is code for layoffs. My team just finished a huge project, but instead of celebrating, everyone's polishing their resumes. Anyone else experiencing this? What are the signs *you're* looking for? Is it time to jump ship?

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·58d ago

Yeah, I'm feeling it too. I'm in a different division, but that anxious feeling is spreading company-wide. Keep an eye on who's getting pulled into random 'urgent' meetings with HR. That's almost always a bad sign. Also, watch for changes in budget approvals – if suddenly it's impossible to get anything approved, that's a HUGE red flag. Good luck!

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·58d ago

Honestly, this happens every few years at IBM. It's almost cyclical. Restructuring this, transforming that…the sky is always falling. Unless you have a specific reason to believe you're on the chopping block (performance issues, unpopular project, etc.), I wouldn't panic too much. But, no harm in updating your resume, just in case. It's good practice regardless of the company's drama.