Layoff Report

Is the CA office next? After the April 30th WARN notice, the mood is dead.

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·20d ago·2 comments

So the WARN notice for 56 people hit at the end of April, and it’s finally starting to feel real. We all knew things were slowing down, but seeing the actual numbers on paper is different. I’ve been with Skyworks for a few years now, and the silence from leadership is deafening. Nobody is saying anything about the June 30th exit date for those impacted, and it feels like everyone is just sitting at their desks waiting for the next shoe to drop. Is anyone hearing whispers about further reductions? It feels like we’re being squeezed to make the quarterly numbers look better at the expense of actual engineering talent. I’m already brushing up my resume and looking at other players in the semiconductor space. The loyalty to this company doesn't seem to be reciprocated anymore. If you're in one of the affected departments, hang in there, but definitely don't wait for them to give you a heads-up before you start looking elsewhere. The transparency here is nonexistent.

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·20d ago

I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for an update from leadership. They usually keep things quiet until the very last second to avoid mass departures or productivity dips. It’s a classic move to just let people sweat it out while they figure out the next phase. If you have been there for a few years, you know the drill by now: keep your head down, update your resume, and don't assume you are safe just because you survived the first round. It is a toxic atmosphere right now, and honestly, the uncertainty is worse than just knowing the outcome.

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·20d ago

Honestly, it feels like the writing has been on the wall for a while now. When they start with small batches of layoffs, it rarely stops at just one round. I’ve seen enough of these cycles to know that the silence is just a way to manage the internal narrative until the next announcement is ready. Don’t wait for them to give you a heads-up; if you are worried about your position, start networking immediately. Everyone is looking over their shoulder, so don't expect much transparency from management anytime soon. Hope you land on your feet.