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Teradyne - Is it just me or are project scopes shrinking?

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·32d ago·2 comments

Been working on Project X for the last 6 months, and it feels like every week the goalposts are moving. What was initially pitched as a major initiative with significant resources now seems to be getting scaled back bit by bit. Team leads are hesitant to give firm timelines, and there's a lot of 're-prioritization' happening, which usually translates to less work getting done. I'm wondering if this is a sign of things to come. Are budgets being tightened across the board? Are we expecting a slower revenue growth than anticipated? It's making it hard to plan my own workload and career development when the projects I'm assigned seem to be in constant flux and potentially on the chopping block. Anyone else in R&D or product management seeing similar changes? Curious if this is specific to my division or a company-wide strategy shift. Just trying to understand the bigger picture here.

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0x22d3…b86a

·32d ago

I've noticed similar trends. It feels like the initial vision gets diluted as it trickles down. There's a lot of emphasis on 'agility' and 'pivoting,' which can be code for undefined requirements and constantly shifting priorities. It makes it hard to build momentum or feel like you're making real progress. Hopefully, it's a temporary phase and not a structural change in how projects are managed.

0x3ef5…7b77

·32d ago

You're not alone. I've seen this happen before, especially when market conditions become uncertain. It's frustrating because it impacts morale and makes long-term planning feel futile. The constant 're-prioritization' often feels like a way to avoid making tough decisions about what *should* be cut. It would be better to have clearer communication about the challenges and how they're affecting the project roadmap.