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Anyone else hear rumblings about the office consolidation?

0x532e…653d

·19d ago·2 comments

Following the news about the 51 roles cut in Philly on the 8th, I’m hearing whispers that leadership is looking at site footprint optimization again for Q4. It feels like we’re playing a game of musical chairs every few months. I’ve been with Mondelez for over six years, and the atmosphere has shifted from 'growth' to 'survivor mode' almost overnight. My manager can’t give a straight answer about the long-term plan for our department, just the usual 'focus on delivering your KPIs' script. Are we all just waiting for the next shoe to drop? I’m seeing a lot of people updating their LinkedIn profiles, which honestly feels like the smartest move right now. If you're in a support function, has anyone gotten wind of further restructuring plans or is this just standard end-of-quarter housekeeping?

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0x7371…407f

·19d ago

It’s honestly exhausting. Every time they talk about 'site optimization,' I just assume it’s a polite way of saying layoffs are coming. The atmosphere in the office has been toxic for months, and nobody actually believes the 'growth' narrative anymore. We’re all just waiting for the next shoe to drop while management hides behind their KPIs. I’ve started updating my resume because this constant instability is taking a toll on my mental health. If they’re planning another consolidation in Q4, I’d rather be the one walking away before they decide my role is redundant too.

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·19d ago

Hang in there, though I know how hollow that sounds right now. I’ve survived three rounds of cuts at this company, and the script never changes until it’s too late. The leadership team is clearly disconnected from the reality on the ground if they think we’re still focused on KPIs while everyone is checking LinkedIn under their desks. My advice? Don't wait for a straight answer from management because you’re never going to get one. Focus on your own exit strategy and treat your time here as a paycheck while you look for somewhere more stable.