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Stripe internal comms feel off lately

0x2e8f…59bc

·33d ago·2 comments

Is it just me or has the vibe at Stripe been a bit off lately? The whole 'duck incident' they had with some comms was super weird and honestly, pretty tone-deaf if it was tied to anything serious. I haven't seen any official layoff announcements, and the company seems to be hiring in some areas, but there are also whispers and just a general feeling of uncertainty that seems to be circulating. Anyone else picking up on this? Are there specific teams feeling more pressure than others? I'm trying to make sense of it all without falling into the panic trap. Just curious to hear if others are noticing similar things or if I'm overthinking it.

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0x52c1…6a4f

·33d ago

Definitely picking up on a weird energy lately. That duck thing was bizarre and definitely didn't land well. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what's going on, but there's this undercurrent of unease that's hard to ignore. Makes you wonder what's really happening behind the scenes, especially when you hear conflicting signals about hiring and potential restructuring. Wonder if certain departments are more in the dark than others?

0x3ef5…7b77

·33d ago

I agree, the internal atmosphere feels…tense. The 'duck incident' was a strange choice for communication, to say the least. While official news about layoffs hasn't surfaced, the whispers and general sense of uncertainty are palpable. It's creating a lot of anxiety, and it’s tough to get a clear picture. Curious to hear if anyone has more concrete information or if this feeling is widespread across different teams.