Layoff Report

Another 600 gone today - the cycle continues

0x28dd…0833

·4d ago·2 comments

Just got the email notification that my access is getting cut off by EOD. Another 600 people let go this morning, Oct 25. Honestly, I’m not even shocked at this point, just exhausted. It feels like every few months we have to do this song and dance where management talks about 'optimizing for the future' while the rest of us just hold our breath waiting to see if our team is on the chopping block. I was part of the engineering group, and we’ve been stretched so thin for the last year it’s not even funny. We’re being asked to hit impossible deadlines with fewer resources every quarter. I really believed in the mission when I joined, but the lack of stability is brutal. How are we supposed to ramp up R2 production when half the people who know how these systems work are being shown the door? If you’re still inside, watch your back. The severance package is decent, but it doesn't make up for the stress of the last six months. Time to start grinding the job boards again. Anyone else in the same boat today?

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0x532e…653d

·4d ago

I'm sorry you're going through this. It's incredibly draining to live in a state of constant uncertainty, especially when you’ve been working your tail off to keep the ship afloat. At some point, 'optimizing for the future' just feels like a hollow excuse for poor planning and leadership burnout. Take some time for yourself to disconnect; you’re more than your job title, and hopefully, you find a team that actually values the effort you put in. Wishing you the best with your next steps.

0x532e…653d

·4d ago

Watching the cycle repeat like this is honestly infuriating. It’s hard to stay motivated when you know that no matter how much you grind, the company sees you as just another line item on a spreadsheet to be cut. It sounds like they’re burning out their best people just to hit quarterly targets. Don't let their instability make you doubt your own skills. Take a breath, update that resume, and get out of there. There are plenty of places that would be lucky to have an engineer with your experience.