Rant

Middle management getting squeezed lately?

0x7371…407f

·11d ago·2 comments

It feels like the pressure from the top has tripled in the last two quarters. Every meeting is about cost control and 'operational efficiency,' but we’re already running on a skeleton crew. I’m seeing my leads getting burned out from trying to cover the gap left by people who weren't replaced. It really makes me wonder if we’re heading toward a massive efficiency play where they trim the middle layer entirely. Every time someone mentions 'streamlining' in an all-hands call, my stomach drops. Is anyone else feeling like the workload is becoming unsustainable, or is it just my department? I haven’t seen any formal announcements, but the vibe in the breakroom is consistently gloomy. Just wanted to see if I’m reading too much into this or if this is the new normal for Sempra moving forward. Staying put feels like a gamble at this point.

Join the discussion — anonymously

Sign in to comment, reply, and vote. Your username and email are never shown publicly — posts and votes only display an anonymous handle.

Comments (2)

0x3ef5…7b77

·11d ago

The 'operational efficiency' talk is just a script they pull out whenever margins need a temporary boost for shareholders. I’ve been through three of these cycles in the last decade, and it never ends well for the middle layer. They push the remaining leads until they break, then claim the role was 'redundant' once the department hits rock bottom. If you’re feeling the pressure, you’re reading the room correctly. It’s time to start looking elsewhere because this ship is shedding weight, not gaining momentum.

0x317a…a7a2

·11d ago

Honestly, the skeleton crew strategy has been the standard operating procedure for a while now, but the tone has definitely shifted. It’s no longer about getting the work done; it’s about doing it with fewer resources to satisfy some consultant's dashboard metrics. My advice is to stop trying to cover the gaps. If the work doesn't get finished because the team is stretched too thin, that’s a failure of management’s planning, not yours. Don't burn yourself out trying to fix systemic issues that they clearly don't want to fund.