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Seeing a lot of 'natural attrition' lately?

0x149a…8b27

·22d ago·2 comments

Not sure if it's just my division or if it's more widespread, but we've had a few people leave recently and their roles haven't been backfilled. HR is calling it 'natural attrition,' which sounds a lot nicer than 'layoffs,' but the effect is the same – fewer people doing the work. It’s creating a lot of extra work for those of us who are left, and the general vibe is that it's not just a coincidence. We're all watching each other's backs, and honestly, trying to keep our heads down. Feels like a slow bleed, and I'm starting to get a bad feeling about where this is heading. Is anyone else noticing this pattern?

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0x7f73…4468

·22d ago

This sounds eerily familiar. We've seen a similar pattern here. When positions open up due to people moving on, they're just... gone. No new hires, no transfers. It's definitely putting a strain on the remaining team members. The 'natural attrition' explanation feels like a convenient way to cut headcount without making official announcements. The increased workload is noticeable, and the quiet anxiety among colleagues is palpable. Everyone's just trying to stay afloat and hope their role isn't next on the chopping block.

0x3ef5…7b77

·22d ago

I've heard similar rumblings from friends in different parts of the company. It seems like a company-wide strategy rather than an isolated departmental issue. The term 'natural attrition' is a bit of a euphemism, isn't it? It implies a passive process, but the outcome is clearly an active reduction in staff. This puts immense pressure on those who remain, and frankly, it erodes morale. People are starting to question job security and the long-term sustainability of current workloads. It’s a tense atmosphere.