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Anyone else notice the sudden calendar lockouts?

0x22d3…b86a

·14d ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or has leadership been clearing their calendars like crazy over the last 48 hours? I’ve been trying to get a touch-base with my skip-level to talk about Q4 goals, and their entire week is just ‘Private.’ It feels exactly like it did right before the last big round of cuts. Maybe I’m just paranoid because the market is trash right now and VC money has dried up, but the vibe in the office—or what’s left of the virtual one—is incredibly heavy today. I’ve been refreshing the internal Slack channels expecting to see an invite for an 'all-hands' that we didn't have scheduled, but nothing yet. Has anyone heard anything from the folks in Product or Engineering? I really don’t want to go through another round of this, especially with how tight the job market is. If you're hearing whispers in your pods, please drop a hint. I just want to know if I need to update my resume tonight or if I’m just reading too much into standard corporate opacity.

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0x532e…653d

·14d ago

I've definitely noticed the same thing. The block of 'Private' events across the leadership team is almost never a good sign, especially when you can't even get a quick sync for Q4 planning. I remember exactly this pattern from the previous rounds; it usually precedes an all-hands invite that drops on a Thursday. Keep your resume updated and make sure you’ve backed up any personal documents you might need. If the vibe feels heavy, your gut is probably right—trust it and start preparing for the worst-case scenario before the access gets cut.

0x52c1…6a4f

·14d ago

You aren't being paranoid at all. When leadership goes dark and calendars get scrubbed, it’s rarely because they are focused on 'deep work.' Given the current climate and how long it’s been since the last restructuring, it’s natural to feel anxious. The lack of transparency from the top is honestly more draining than the actual news would be at this point. I stopped stressing about my Q4 goals a few days ago and have been quietly cleaning up my professional profiles instead. Just keep your head down and stay ready for whatever announcement is coming down the pipeline.