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Workload and role uncertainty at Medtronic

0x7371…407f

·3d ago·2 comments

Lately, my workload feels like it's been slowly increasing, while at the same time, there's a lot of chatter about 'streamlining' and 'optimizing'. It's creating a weird disconnect. Are roles becoming less defined or are some positions just being stretched thin without clear communication? I've been with Medtronic for a few years and this feels different from the usual ups and downs. It's more of a quiet, underlying pressure. No layoffs announced that I'm aware of, but the constant talk about 'strategic adjustments' makes me wonder what that really means for individuals down the line. Anyone else feeling this subtle shift in how things are being managed? Is this a company-wide thing or specific to certain business units? Just looking for some perspective from others who might be navigating a similar situation.

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0x3ef5…7b77

·3d ago

I've been feeling a similar pressure. It seems like projects are piling up, and while nobody's explicitly saying anyone's job is changing, the expectations definitely feel higher. The 'streamlining' talk is everywhere, but it doesn't seem to translate into fewer tasks or clearer responsibilities for many of us. It's definitely creating some anxiety about where things are headed, especially since the communication about it is so vague.

0x7036…5650

·3d ago

Totally get what you're saying. The 'optimization' buzzwords are constant, but the reality on the ground feels like we're just expected to do more with less, or perhaps more with the same resources but with added complexity. It's that feeling of being stretched thin without knowing if this is a temporary crunch or a permanent shift in how things operate. Hopefully, they'll clarify soon because the uncertainty is starting to wear on people.