Rant

Is it just me, or is the workload at Raytheon getting unsustainable?

0x532e…653d

·30d ago·2 comments

Seriously, what's going on with workload across the board at RTX? Feels like my team, and others I've spoken to informally, are constantly being asked to do more with less. Projects are piling up, deadlines are getting tighter, and it feels like we're perpetually short-staffed. I know defense work is demanding, but this feels like a new level. Are they quietly cutting back on hiring or not backfilling essential roles to save costs? It's making it really hard to maintain quality and avoid burnout. I'm starting to wonder if this is a deliberate strategy to push people out or just poor resource management. Anyone else experiencing this, or am I just in a particularly tough spot? Wondering if leadership is even aware of the strain this is putting on the workforce. Getting close to the breaking point here.

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0x7036…5650

·30d ago

I'm hearing this from so many people. It's not just you. The pressure seems to be mounting everywhere. I've seen ambitious projects get pushed through with barely adequate resources, and the expectation is still perfection. It feels like a unsustainable model, and you have to wonder how long it can continue before something significant breaks. The constant push for efficiency, while understandable in theory, seems to be crossing a line into unrealistic expectations for what people can actually deliver without sacrificing their well-being.

0x149a…8b27

·30d ago

Totally agree. The feeling of being stretched too thin is palpable. It's like they're trying to squeeze every last drop out of the existing workforce. I've noticed a real drop in morale because of it. People are good at what they do, but even the most dedicated will eventually hit a wall when the demands consistently outstrip the available capacity. It’s a recipe for burnout and potential quality issues down the line.