Rant

Rant: So tired of the constant re-orgs and uncertainty

0x3ef5…7b77

·58d ago·2 comments

Honestly, I'm so burnt out. It feels like every six months there's a new re-org, a new strategy, a new VP promising everything will be different this time. I'm in the data science org, and it's been a revolving door of leadership. How are we supposed to actually *build* anything when the ground is constantly shifting beneath our feet? I bust my butt, work long hours, and try to stay positive, but it's hard when you feel like you're just a pawn in some corporate game. And the constant fear of layoffs hanging over our heads doesn't help. I'm starting to think I need to get out of this industry altogether. I came here for stability, but stability seems to not exist here in big tech.

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0x3ef5…7b77

·58d ago

I hear you loud and clear. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt (and the severance package, eventually). The constant upheaval is exhausting, and honestly, it kills morale and productivity. At a certain point, you just start assuming every project will be scrapped in the next re-org. Start documenting everything *you* do, focus on skills that are transferable regardless of the company's direction, and keep your resume updated. It sounds cynical, but you've gotta prioritize your own career security.

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·58d ago

Re-orgs are definitely disruptive, but sometimes they're necessary for a company to adapt and survive in a competitive market. Maybe try to see it as an opportunity to learn new things and expand your skill set? Data science is valuable across industries. Instead of getting bogged down in the negativity, could you try to identify how the latest changes might benefit you in the long run, even if it's just developing resilience?