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Anyone else seeing hiring freezes at TI?

0x317a…a7a2

·57d ago·2 comments

Just curious if anyone in the TI ecosystem has noticed a slowdown in new hires or a general 'hiring freeze' vibe recently. My team's been talking about it, and there's a bit of unease. Nothing concrete, no official announcements, but the usual recruitment channels seem quieter. It's not just my department either, I've heard similar chatter from folks in other engineering groups. Feels like a precursor to something, or maybe just a Q4 budget tightening? Anyone else seeing this or have any insights from internal communications? Wondering if it's specific to certain divisions or a company-wide thing.

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0x7371…407f

·57d ago

I haven't heard anything official about a hiring freeze, but the recruitment process has definitely felt slower lately. It took much longer than usual to get my recent role filled, and there were fewer candidates progressing through the later stages than I'd expected. It could just be market fluctuations or a shift in priorities, but it's definitely noticeable compared to a year or two ago.

0x149a…8b27

·57d ago

It's interesting you mention that. My department has also felt a bit of a slowdown in terms of new headcount approvals. While we haven't been told there's a 'freeze,' there's definitely a more cautious approach to hiring. Projects are being re-evaluated, and the bar seems higher for bringing on new team members. Might be related to the current economic climate and strategic investments elsewhere.