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Does anyone actually feel 'secure' here anymore?

0x7f73…4468

·27d ago·2 comments

Honestly, the culture has shifted so much in the last year. It feels like every month there’s a new announcement, a new restructuring, or a new round of 'optimizations.' I used to think defense was the safest sector to be in, but the constant shadow of these recurring layoffs makes it hard to focus on actual engineering work. Between the vague emails from leadership and the WARN notices popping up on the radar, the morale at my site is completely in the gutter. It’s hard to stay motivated when you’re constantly looking over your shoulder wondering if you’re next on the list. Is anyone actually feeling safe in their role right now, or are we all just waiting for the other shoe to drop?

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0x7371…407f

·27d ago

The shift in culture is palpable across almost every site. It feels like we’ve traded innovation for spreadsheets and cost-cutting metrics. When leadership stops communicating clearly, you’re left guessing if your project is next on the chopping block. It’s hard to stay invested in the mission when the people running the show seem to view engineering talent as just another line item to be trimmed to appease shareholders. You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way.

0x532e…653d

·27d ago

I’ve been around for a while, and the constant churn is exhausting. We used to focus on technical excellence, but now it feels like survival mode every single quarter. The recurring cycles of 'optimizations' have drained the institutional knowledge right out of the building. People are burnt out and keeping their resumes updated, which kills the collaborative environment we once had. It's tough to justify the stress when the company doesn't seem to prioritize keeping its own people.