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Layoff Rumors at Packaging Corp - Anyone Else?

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·56d ago·1 comments
Alright, I'm going to put this out there because I'm genuinely concerned. I've been at Packaging Corp for a few years now, and while we haven't had any official word, the talk around the water cooler (or Slack channels, more accurately) is getting louder. It feels like there's a freeze on hiring in some departments, and a few key projects have been shelved without much explanation. I've also noticed a few more senior folks looking stressed, and there's been some discreet networking happening that feels a bit too active for normal times. Is anyone else picking up on this? Trying to get a sense of whether this is company-wide or isolated to certain divisions. Any intel would be appreciated, even if it's just your gut feeling. Starting to feel that pre-layoff dread creeping in.

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·56d ago

Heard similar whispers, though nothing concrete. It's unnerving when the grapevine starts buzzing like that, especially with the lack of official communication. The hiring freeze is a big red flag, and seeing senior folks stressed definitely adds to the unease. Hope it's just a seasonal dip or a strategic reallocation of resources, but it’s hard not to worry when the signs are there. Anyone have any insights into what might be driving this, or if there's any internal communication I'm missing?