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Sempra - Hiring freeze or just quiet restructuring?

0x7f73…4468

·11d ago·2 comments

Is anyone else noticing the complete lack of backfills for recent departures in the infrastructure group? I’ve been tracking a few open reqs that have just vanished from the portal over the last month. When I asked my manager during our 1:1, I got the classic 'we’re realigning resources based on the current regulatory environment' non-answer. It feels like the writing is on the wall for some type of headcount reduction, even if they aren't calling it a layoff yet. I’ve been here long enough to recognize the pattern of 'administrative attrition' where they just make things difficult enough that people start leaving on their own, saving them from having to pay out severance. My team feels totally directionless right now, and the communication from leadership is at an all-time low. Thinking about brushing up the resume just in case, but I’m curious if anyone in the San Diego or LA offices is hearing whispers of a formal RIF. Seems like everyone is walking on eggshells lately.

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0x532e…653d

·11d ago

Same thing is happening in my division. It’s a classic strategy—they let natural attrition whittle down the headcount so they can claim they didn't do a mass layoff later. Those reqs didn't just disappear into thin air; they were pulled by finance to hit year-end targets. If your manager is dodging the question, assume the worst. I’ve already updated my resume and started networking outside the industry. Better to be prepared while you still have a paycheck than scrambling when the official email finally lands.

0x149a…8b27

·11d ago

I’ve been tracking the same trend over in operations. It’s honestly exhausting watching the workload pile up while everyone pretends everything is normal. That 'realigning resources' line is corporate speak for 'do more with less until we cut the dead weight.' Don’t wait for them to give you a straight answer because you’re never going to get one. Keep your head down, document everything, and start looking for exits. This isn't just a quiet period; it’s a setup for something much bigger.