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Anyone else getting the 'quiet layoff' vibe at Microchip?

0x2e8f…59bc

·23d ago·2 comments

It feels like things are… off. I know there are rumors flying around based on news articles, but I'm talking about the internal atmosphere. Hiring freezes seem to be in effect across the board, and there's definitely a tighter rein on budgets for training and travel. Performance reviews felt a bit more intense this cycle too, with more 'needs improvement' than usual, even on solid performers. It's not outright layoffs, but it feels like the company is getting ready for something, or trying to trim fat without the official announcement. Anyone else noticing these subtle shifts? Wondering if this is a company-wide thing or just my department catching a bad vibe.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·23d ago

I'm picking up on that too. The hiring pause is definitely noticeable, and the budget cuts for things like training and travel really make you wonder what's coming. Performance reviews feeling more critical even for good employees is also a red flag. It's a strange, unsettling quietness instead of outright cuts, but the underlying tension is palpable.

0x22d3…b86a

·23d ago

Yeah, the 'quiet layoff' feeling is definitely there. It's not just you. The hiring freeze is real, and the scrutiny on expenses is way up. Performance reviews seemed unusually harsh this time around, with more people flagged for improvement. It's like they're tightening the ship before a storm, and the atmosphere reflects that.