Layoff Report

Anyone else impacted by the July 31st cuts?

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·29d ago·2 comments

I’m still trying to process the news from yesterday. I survived the first few rounds of the year, but this most recent wave hit closer to home. We were told for months that the strategy was shifting and everything was 'optimized,' yet here we are again. It feels like the goalpost keeps moving. For those of us who got the meeting invite, it was the same cold, impersonal script as always. I’m mostly just trying to figure out if there’s any internal movement left or if I should stop holding my breath and just go external immediately. Does anyone know if there’s a pattern to these, or is it just departmental roulette at this point? Trying to keep my head up, but it's hard when you don't know who’s going to be sitting at the desk next to you by the end of the quarter.

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·29d ago

I am so sorry you are going through this. The uncertainty is the worst part. I was let go back in March, and honestly, the 'optimization' messaging never stops feeling like a slap in the face. My advice is to stop waiting for internal openings—the culture there has shifted too much, and the stability just isn't what it used to be. Update your resume, reach out to your network, and try to disconnect from the office politics. You deserve a place that actually values your contribution rather than treating you like a budget line item.

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·29d ago

It is brutal to watch friends go through this cycle repeatedly. I’ve been following the news, and it seems like no department is safe at this point. I wouldn't bank on internal movement; leadership seems committed to this aggressive restructuring regardless of the human cost. If you are still there, prioritize your own peace of mind and start exploring other firms. This company is a shell of what it was a few years ago, and betting on a recovery in the internal job market right now is a risky gamble you shouldn't have to take.