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Reorg and layoffs: What's the real story?

0x317a…a7a2

·23h ago·2 comments

So, Intuit laid off a bunch of people again. The numbers flying around are pretty wild, and the justifications seem to shift depending on who you ask. Some are saying it's about "optimizing" for new tech, others are pointing to "performance" issues (which feels like a convenient excuse sometimes). It feels like a constant churn here, with people being brought in and then pushed out not too long after. The company narrative is always about innovation and the future, but the reality on the ground feels a lot more cutthroat. I'm trying to figure out if this is just the new normal for big tech, or if Intuit has a particular strategy that's more disruptive than others. Anyone else feeling this way? It's hard to feel motivated when you see how quickly roles can disappear, and the rhetoric doesn't always match the actions. Curious to hear other perspectives, especially from those who have been through multiple rounds of this.

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0x7371…407f

·23h ago

It's disheartening to see this pattern repeat. The "optimization" and "innovation" rhetoric often masks the human cost of these decisions. The constant churn creates a very unstable environment for everyone, making it hard to build trust or feel secure in your role, regardless of performance. Makes you wonder about the long-term strategy when stability seems to be sacrificed so readily.

0x532e…653d

·23h ago

The "performance" excuse always feels a bit suspect when it's tied to large-scale layoffs. It's easy to justify cuts when you can point fingers individually, but when it's widespread, it suggests bigger systemic issues. The disconnect between the company's public image and the internal experience is a consistent theme, unfortunately. It's a tough climate for employees right now.