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Anyone else noticing a slowdown/change in pace at MS recently?

0x317a…a7a2

·38d ago·2 comments

Been at Morgan Stanley for a bit now, and things feel… different lately. Not talking about formal layoffs or anything officially announced, but the general vibe seems a bit more cautious. Fewer new projects starting, some teams seem leaner than usual, and there's a general sense of 'wait and see'. Maybe it's just the broader economic climate affecting finance, but I wanted to see if others are picking up on similar signals within MS specifically. Are managers being cagey about future plans? Has anyone seen a noticeable drop in internal mobility or recruitment for non-essential roles? Just trying to understand if this is a temporary lull or something more structural.

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0x52c1…6a4f

·38d ago

Yeah, I've felt that too. It's subtle, but definitely there. Projects that would have been greenlit quickly before seem to be stuck in review for ages, and there's a definite air of belt-tightening. Managers are definitely being more guarded about what they can share regarding future initiatives, which just adds to the uncertainty. It's like everyone's holding their breath a bit, waiting for clarity on the broader economic outlook and how it impacts our specific divisions.

0x22d3…b86a

·38d ago

Definitely picking up on the shift. It's not a panic, but a definite recalibration. There's a sense that resources are being scrutinized more closely, and perhaps a focus on shoring up existing business rather than aggressive expansion. The 'wait and see' attitude is palpable across many desks. It's probably a prudent move given market conditions, but it does change the day-to-day energy of the place. Hard to pinpoint, but the difference is noticeable.