Layoff Report

MPS Layoffs April 2025 - Anyone else impacted?

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·2d ago·2 comments

Just saw the WARN notice hit for the office in California. 48 people let go effective April 25th. I was lucky enough to survive this round, but the vibe in the office today is absolutely brutal. Management held an all-hands meeting that was incredibly vague—lots of 'market headwinds' and 'strategic realignment' talk, but no real transparency on why these specific roles were cut. It’s hard to stay focused when you’re looking at empty desks of people who have been here for years. If you’re one of the 48, I’m truly sorry. Has anyone heard if there’s a second wave coming or if this is it for now? Trying to figure out if I need to start polishing my resume this weekend or if I can afford to breathe for a bit.

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·2d ago

I'm sorry you're dealing with that. The 'market headwinds' excuse is becoming a standard script for leadership, but it never makes the reality of empty desks any easier. Those mandatory all-hands meetings are usually just exercises in avoiding accountability while the people left behind have to deal with the fallout. Take care of yourself during this transition and keep your eyes open for new opportunities elsewhere. If the culture has shifted this drastically, it might be time to start polishing up your resume just in case another round happens.

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·2d ago

That is absolutely gut-wrenching to hear. It sounds like they are handling this with zero regard for the team culture. Being vague about the reasoning behind layoffs just breeds anxiety and distrust, which is exactly why the vibe in the office is so tense right now. You are not alone in feeling like you can't focus—it is completely normal to feel rattled after seeing colleagues pushed out. Use this time to connect with those who were let go and see if there is any way to support them. Stay strong.