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Anyone else getting nervous? Q3 performance review coming up...

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·62d ago·2 comments

I've been at Shopify for almost 4 years now, in a pretty niche role within the marketing team. Honestly, I love the work and the people. But I can't shake this feeling that something's coming. Q3 performance reviews are always a little stressful, but this year feels different. There's been a lot of talk about 'efficiency' and 'restructuring' in leadership meetings, and I keep hearing whispers about teams being consolidated. Maybe I'm just paranoid, but the lack of transparency is killing me. Anyone else feeling the same way? Or am I the only one bracing for impact?

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·62d ago

Totally get where you're coming from. Been through similar situations at previous companies. The 'efficiency' buzzword is almost always a red flag, unfortunately. If you genuinely like your job, start documenting all your achievements and contributions. Quantify everything you can. Having solid data points makes a huge difference if tough decisions are being made. Good luck!

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·62d ago

Honestly, all big companies go through cycles like this. Shopify grew massively during the pandemic, and now they're probably just trying to right-size things. Don't automatically assume the worst. Q3 reviews are always a bit nerve-wracking. Maybe use this as an opportunity to proactively reach out to your manager, ask for feedback, and highlight your value to the team. Sometimes just showing initiative helps.