Layoff Report

It finally happened: The 6/16 RIF ripple effect

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·3d ago·2 comments

So, the rumors were true. I just walked out of my 1:1 with my manager and HR. They kept it brief—business restructuring, market conditions, the usual corporate script. I’ve been with the company for two years, and honestly, seeing the writing on the wall over the last few months made it slightly less of a shock, but it still stings. My badge is already deactivated, and I’m just waiting on the severance package details to hit my inbox. To everyone still inside, keep your head down and update that resume tonight. It feels like the air has been sucked out of the office lately, and I’m honestly relieved to be off the rollercoaster, even if the landing is rough. Anyone else in the same boat today? How are we handling the transition?

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·3d ago

I am so sorry to hear you were caught in the crossfire. Two years is a significant chapter to close, and being cut off from your badge so abruptly is a brutal way to end it. Take some time to breathe and process before you dive into the job hunt. The market is tough right now, but your experience at a company like Rivian will definitely stand out on your resume once the initial frustration fades.

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·3d ago

Honestly, the writing has been on the wall for a while now, but that doesn't make it any less of a gut punch. It’s a sad reality of the current EV landscape where scaling up is proving much harder than anyone anticipated. Don't let this outcome define your worth as an engineer or professional. Pack your things, take a beat to clear your head, and remember that you’re not alone in this—there are plenty of people who have been through this exact same grinder.