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Can't shake this feeling about upcoming org changes...

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·38d ago·2 comments

Hey folks, been at MS for about 6 years now, currently in a mid-level SWE role on a cloud infra team. Lately, there's been a weird vibe in the air. We've had a couple of 'all hands' that felt a bit more scripted than usual, and my manager has been super cagey about our Q3 roadmap, just saying 'we're still finalizing priorities'. Usually, we have this locked down by now. I'm starting to worry it's not just about shifting focus, but actual headcount changes. Anyone else in a similar boat or hearing anything concrete? Not trying to spread FUD, just trying to gauge the temperature.

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·38d ago

Hang in there. It's tough when things feel uncertain. I've been through a couple of these 'reorg jitters' at big tech places. Sometimes it's just internal restructuring that sounds scarier than it is, other times it does mean changes. My best advice is to keep your head down, do excellent work, and network internally. Knowing people in different areas can give you a heads-up or potential internal opportunities if things go south. Don't let the anxiety paralyze you.

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·38d ago

Yeah, 'finalizing priorities' is corporate speak for 'we don't know yet, or we're cutting stuff.' Six years is a good run, and if you're feeling this way, it's probably more than just your imagination. Have you looked at your LinkedIn connections lately? See who's posting about new roles or leaving. Might be worth updating your resume now, just to be prepared. Better safe than sorry when the corporate machine starts grinding.