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Anyone else feeling super anxious lately? (Layoff Watch)

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·58d ago·2 comments

I'm in the Sales Enablement team, been with Okta for almost 4 years now, and I can't shake this feeling that something big is about to drop. The vibe has been off for weeks. My manager keeps saying everything is fine, but then they canceled our team offsite. Anyone else noticing weird things or just feeling uneasy? Are we bracing for impact? I'm starting to polish up my resume just in case, but the job market is... not great right now. Trying not to panic, but it's hard. Anyone have any insight, or just want to commiserate?

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·58d ago

I hear you. I'm in engineering, and while nothing concrete has been said, there's definitely a palpable tension. Budgets are being scrutinized like crazy, and hiring has slowed to a crawl. It's always better to be prepared than caught off guard. Dusting off the resume is a smart move, regardless. Check your network, see who's hiring. Glassdoor reviews can sometimes give you a feel for the situation in other departments too.

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·58d ago

Cancelled offsites are never a good sign. However, Sales Enablement might be particularly vulnerable right now given the overall economic climate; they are often seen as overhead. Maybe the offsite was genuinely cancelled due to budget cuts unrelated to broader layoffs. Layoffs are always stressful to think about, but there might be other factors at play that are impacting your team.