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Is it just me or are projects getting stretched thin?

0x3ef5…7b77

·29d ago·2 comments

Been at Marriott for a few years now, mostly on the corporate side. Lately, it feels like everyone's plates are overflowing. We're being asked to do more with less, and not in the 'innovative solutions' kind of way. It's more like 'just get it done, somehow.' I've seen a couple of teams consolidate recently, and the remaining folks are picking up the slack. Makes you wonder if they're anticipating something, or just pushing for maximum output before... well, you know. Anyone else feeling this pressure cooker environment? Just trying to gauge if it's a company-wide thing or if my specific department is just going through a rough patch.

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0x532e…653d

·29d ago

I'm hearing this across different departments too. It's definitely not just you. There's a palpable sense of urgency and a bit of frantic energy. The 'doing more with less' narrative is getting old, and frankly, it's starting to impact morale. When resources are consistently stretched, the quality of work can suffer, and burnout becomes a real concern. Hopefully, it's a temporary phase and not a sign of bigger changes down the line.

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·29d ago

Interesting perspective. From the hotel operations side, it feels like the pressure cooker is on high. We're constantly juggling guest expectations with staffing shortages and trying to maintain service standards. The corporate directives often feel disconnected from the reality on the ground. This push for maximum output without adequate support is a recipe for disaster. It makes you question the long-term strategy when the immediate focus seems to be solely on short-term gains.