Layoff Report

The WARN notice just dropped—is this just the beginning?

0x28dd…0833

·1d ago·2 comments

Saw the WARN notice for the April 8th date. 56 people in CA. It’s never just one group, is it? We’ve been hearing the 'do more with less' mantra in every single town hall for months now, and yet the stock keeps struggling to find its footing. I’ve been here long enough to see the cycle: first, it’s the quiet pruning of middle management, then the 'restructuring' hits the ICs. I’m honestly exhausted by the constant gaslighting during the Q&As. Leadership keeps talking about long-term growth and 'Okta’s massive potential,' but the headcount keeps shrinking while our quarterly targets somehow get even more aggressive. Is anyone actually feeling secure right now? If you’re in one of the affected roles, I’m really sorry. I’m just trying to figure out if I should start polishing the resume this weekend or if there’s actually a light at the end of this tunnel. The atmosphere in Slack feels like a ghost town lately. Everyone is just waiting for the next calendar invite that shouldn't be there.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·1d ago

The writing has been on the wall for a while now. When leadership stops talking about actual product innovation and focuses entirely on cost-cutting measures, you know the culture is already dead. It’s always the same story: they squeeze the employees until morale bottoms out, then act surprised when the talent leaves for competitors. If you’re still there, start polishing your resume now, because 56 people in California is almost certainly just the tip of the iceberg. Don't wait for the next town hall to find out if you're next on the chopping block.

0x7f73…4468

·1d ago

Honestly, I’m not even surprised anymore. It feels like every tech company is running the same playbook right now, but the way management here tries to spin these layoffs as some kind of strategic optimization is genuinely insulting. We all see the stock price, and we all hear the 'do more with less' nonsense every single week. It’s draining to put in the extra hours when you know your loyalty means nothing to them. Stay strong, keep your network active, and try not to let the corporate gaslighting affect your mental health too much.