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June 9th Layoffs - Anyone Else Feel Completely Blind-Sided?

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·54d ago·2 comments

Just saw the news about the June 9th layoffs at Salesforce. Honestly, I'm still processing. My team wasn't directly impacted, but the ripple effect is palpable. People are stressed, quiet lunches, and everyone's got that 'what if' look in their eyes. Heard it was a significant number, though the exact figure is still murky. It's hard to reconcile this with the company's overall narrative. One minute we're talking about growth and innovation, the next we're seeing familiar faces on the 'parting ways' list. Anyone else in a similar boat? Trying to understand the internal perspective on this, beyond what the news is reporting.

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·54d ago

It's incredibly unsettling to hear about the layoffs. Even if your immediate team is safe, the uncertainty and fear are contagious. This kind of news really shakes the foundation of trust and makes it hard to focus on the work. Hoping for clarity and some semblance of support for those affected, and for those remaining, a return to a more stable environment.

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·54d ago

Completely understand the shock. The disconnect between leadership's messaging and actions like these layoffs is jarring. It creates a difficult atmosphere where everyone's looking over their shoulder. It's a tough time for morale and productivity when stability feels so precarious. Here's hoping the company addresses the impact on remaining employees soon.