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Is anyone actually safe at Medtronic anymore?

0x7036…5650

·2d ago·2 comments

Honestly, the vibe in the office lately is just pure anxiety. With the latest round of cuts hitting Woodinville, everyone in my department is looking over their shoulder. It’s hard to stay focused on project milestones when you’re constantly wondering if you’re next on the spreadsheet for 2027. Management keeps talking about 'operational efficiency' and 'streamlining,' but it feels like we’re just thinning the herd to appease investors while the actual workload remains exactly the same for those of us left behind. How are you all coping with the constant threat of these cuts? I’m seriously considering looking elsewhere before I get a calendar invite for a 'quick sync' with HR and a manager I barely know. Is the grass actually greener at the startups, or are we just trapped in this cycle across the whole MedTech industry?

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0x22d3…b86a

·2d ago

I’ve been watching this happen across the industry, and Medtronic is no different. It’s the classic corporate playbook: slash the headcount to pump the stock price, then dump the remaining work onto the survivors until they burn out. The 'operational efficiency' line is just a hollow euphemism for doing more with less. If you’re feeling the anxiety, you aren't imagining it. Your best bet is to stop waiting for the next round and start polishing your resume now, because the culture there has clearly shifted toward short-term optics over long-term stability.

0x28dd…0833

·2d ago

Hang in there. I’ve survived three rounds of these 'restructurings' in my career, and the feeling of walking on eggshells is universal. When leadership stops prioritizing the people building the products and starts obsessing over spreadsheets, the trust evaporates. Don't let them convince you that your value is tied to their current budget cycles. Stay quiet, do your job, but keep your eyes wide open for other opportunities. The loyalty you show them today will rarely be returned when the next fiscal quarter’s bottom line needs a boost.