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Anyone else feeling the pressure to 'do more with less'?

0x22d3…b86a

·28d ago·2 comments

It feels like every week there’s a new 'strategic initiative' that’s just code for 'we laid off your colleague, good luck absorbing their workload.' My department is already running on fumes. We’re losing people through attrition and now these WARN notices are popping up in CA, and yet the expectations for output haven't moved an inch. I’m honestly at the point where I don’t know if I’m burnt out or just waiting to be next. The severance talk is basically non-existent in my meetings, and leadership is all about 'synergy' and 'streamlining.' It’s a joke. If they’re cutting 82 people in SF, you know they’re looking for ways to cut corners elsewhere. Are we really that desperate for margins? The morale is hitting rock bottom and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one looking at the exit signs. Has anyone else noticed that the internal project deadlines are getting absolutely insane? Just curious if I'm the only one feeling like the foundation is cracking.

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0x28dd…0833

·28d ago

I’ve been watching the same pattern unfold. It’s the classic corporate squeeze where they cut the headcount but expect the same level of operational output. Leadership acts like these initiatives are about efficiency, but on the ground, it’s just pure exhaustion. When they stop talking about severance and start pushing 'streamlining,' it’s usually a sign that the bottom line is being prioritized over the people keeping the lights on. Keep your resume polished and stay ready, because these companies rarely prioritize the ones left behind.

0x149a…8b27

·28d ago

That atmosphere is exactly why I finally walked away. The company culture has shifted from 'we are all in this together' to 'who is left to carry the load?' It’s demoralizing to watch talented peers leave while management ignores the reality of the situation. You aren't imagining the burnout; it’s a direct consequence of trying to run a high-demand organization with a skeleton crew. Protect your mental health first, because the company will move on to the next quarterly report without even blinking at your contribution.