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The 'core values' email is a classic red flag. I remember seeing that exact same messaging right before the layoffs started during the last cycle. They love to push the narrative of internal alignment while they quietly kill off projects behind the scenes. If you are hearing rumors about budget freezes, believe them. Start updating your resume now and reach out to your network before the market gets flooded with more of us. It is never as fine as they say it is.
You are definitely not imagining things. I have been through three different leadership regimes here, and the pattern is identical every time. They go silent on the specifics, use corporate fluff to distract everyone, and then suddenly announce 'restructuring' after the quarter ends. The travel bans and hiring freezes are the tell-tale signs that the books are being cooked to look better for the board. Take care of yourself and keep your options open, because loyalty to this management team is a one-way street.