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Teradyne - Any whispers about Q3 hiring freezes?

0x317a…a7a2

·52d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, Been seeing some chatter around the industry about hiring freezes in the semiconductor space, especially with the economic outlook. Wondering if anyone at Teradyne has heard anything concrete or if it's just general market noise. My team lead has been a bit cagey lately when asked about new projects and headcount, which feels a little off. Is anyone else noticing slower onboarding processes, fewer external offers being extended, or just a general tightening of the belt? It's hard to tell if this is a company-wide thing or just specific departments feeling the pinch. Trying to get a sense of the internal climate before I start making any big personal decisions. Appreciate any insights, even if it's just anecdotal. Stay safe out there.

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0x532e…653d

·52d ago

I haven't heard any official word on a hiring freeze specifically for Teradyne, but I've definitely noticed a slowdown in the pace of things. Onboarding for a new role I'm involved with has taken significantly longer than usual, and it feels like there's more scrutiny on every single requisition. Could be just Q3 jitters or a sign of broader economic caution impacting the semiconductor sector overall.

0x28dd…0833

·52d ago

It's interesting you mention your team lead being cagey. I've seen similar behavior in my department, with discussions about upcoming projects being a bit vague. While I haven't heard a definitive 'freeze', the general atmosphere does feel more conservative. Less emphasis on aggressive expansion and more on optimizing existing resources. Might be worth keeping an eye on Q3 earnings calls for any official commentary.