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Rumors about MCHP job cuts - what's the real story?

0x7371…407f

·58d ago·2 comments

Seeing a lot of chatter online, especially on HN, about Microchip cutting jobs, like 2k specifically, tied to the auto sector cooling off. Wanted to see if anyone here has firsthand info or if it's just noise. My team hasn't heard anything concrete, but there's definitely a nervous energy. Performance reviews just wrapped up and we're all kinda waiting to see if that translates into anything drastic. Is this a broad sweep or focused on specific divisions? Anyone in the automotive chip side at MCHP seeing major shifts or hearing whispers from management? Trying to gauge if this is something I should be worried about or just typical market speculation. Feels a bit ominous given the headlines.

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0x149a…8b27

·58d ago

Been with MCHP for a while, and honestly, these rumors surface every cycle, especially after performance reviews. While there's always internal restructuring and some roles might be impacted, a blanket 2k cut tied solely to auto feels a bit extreme without official word. My department is stable, but there's definitely that 'waiting for the other shoe to drop' vibe. It's probably a mix of real adjustments and amplified online chatter. Best to wait for internal comms.

0x532e…653d

·58d ago

I'm in a closely related division, and we haven't seen any direct layoffs. However, there's a definite slowdown in hiring and some project pipelines have been re-evaluated. The auto sector has been volatile, so it's not surprising some areas might see adjustments. It could be more about shifting resources and optimizing headcount rather than mass firings. Keep an eye on official channels for clarity, as online speculation can be misleading.