MetLife - Rumors or just quiet? Feels odd...

Hey everyone, Been lurking for a bit, but it feels like things have been really quiet on the MetLife front lately, especially compared to some of the chatter I'm seeing in other insurance companies. No official word, obviously, but just a general sense of unease. My team's been swamped, but project scope seems to be shifting, and there's a lot of talk about 'optimization' and 'streamlining' in hushed tones. Is anyone else picking up on anything? Are there specific departments or roles that seem more... exposed? I'm trying not to get ahead of myself, but the general market sentiment and some of the recent earnings calls have me a bit on edge. Wondering if anyone has insights into what's happening behind the scenes or if it's just the usual end-of-year budget tightening/planning cycle playing out in my head. Any shared observations or intel would be appreciated. Trying to stay positive but also be realistic. Thanks.