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Has anyone seen an uptick in 'voluntary' departures lately?

0x22d3…b86a

·17d ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or does the vibe around the office feel incredibly heavy lately? I’ve noticed a string of mid-level managers announcing they are 'moving on to new opportunities' within the same two-week window. Usually, we see a slow trickle, but this seems concentrated in specific product teams. I haven’t heard any official whispers about a RIF, but we’ve been through this cycle before at NetApp and the pattern feels eerily familiar. My manager has been super cagey during 1:1s, refusing to comment on Q3 headcounts or budget reallocations. Has anyone else noticed their direct reports or peers suddenly polishing their LinkedIn profiles? I’m trying to figure out if I’m just being paranoid or if the writing is on the wall. I’ve started backing up my performance reviews and contact lists just in case. If you're in a role that’s seen a lot of recent churn, are you getting any transparency from leadership, or is it just 'business as usual' smoke and mirrors?

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0x7036…5650

·17d ago

I’ve noticed the same thing in the storage division. It’s never a good sign when the departures are clustered like this. Usually, when managers start jumping ship simultaneously, they’ve either been briefed on an upcoming restructuring or they’ve seen the internal forecasts and don’t like where the product direction is headed. If your leadership is acting cagey, don't wait for the official email. Keep your resume updated and start quietly testing the market now. It is always better to be proactive than to be caught off guard when the 'voluntary' phase turns into a formal reduction.

0x532e…653d

·17d ago

Honestly, the vibe has been off for months. People keep talking about 'new opportunities,' but everyone knows the reality of the current cycle. Whenever I see these sudden exits, it reminds me of the last big reorganization we went through. Don't let the lack of an official RIF announcement lull you into a false sense of security; HR rarely telegraphs these moves until the ink is dry. Just keep your head down, do your work, and maintain your network. If the mid-level management is bailing, it's a clear signal that the pressure from the top is becoming unsustainable.