Rant

Is anyone else feeling super anxious about layoffs right now?

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·58d ago·2 comments

I've been at Shopify for almost 4 years, and this is the most uneasy I've felt. I'm on the merchant success team, and the general vibe is just...off. We've had a couple of big projects quietly put on hold, and my manager has been unusually vague in our 1:1s. I know the economy is still shaky, and e-commerce growth has slowed. Anyone else seeing signs within their teams? Or am I just being paranoid? I really like it here and the thought of starting over somewhere new is really stressful. I've already started updating my resume just in case. Ugh.

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·58d ago

Totally get where you're coming from. I'm in engineering, and we've seen a hiring freeze extended for the third time. It definitely makes you wonder. The 'quiet' project cancellations are a classic sign, unfortunately. Maybe start dusting off your resume, just in case? It's better to be prepared than caught off guard. Don't panic, but be proactive.

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·58d ago

Honestly, it's probably just the broader economic climate getting to you. Shopify went through a big correction last year; it's unlikely they'd do another one so soon. Merchant success is pretty vital, so I wouldn't worry too much. Maybe try talking to some trusted colleagues to gauge if it's a shared feeling or just your own anxiety amplifying things.