Anyone else feeling the 'efficiency' squeeze lately?

Is it just me, or is the vibe at TIAA getting progressively weirder? I’ve been here a few years and usually, the rhythm is predictable. Lately, it feels like there’s a lot of shadow boxing going on with project cancellations and managers being weirdly tight-lipped about Q3 goals. I keep hearing whispers about 'realignment,' which is corporate speak for 'let’s trim the fat' usually right before a mid-year check-in. My team lead couldn't even give a straight answer about headcount projections for next quarter during our 1:1. Has anyone else noticed the uptick in consultants suddenly sitting in on meetings they have no business being in? I’m getting a bad feeling that we might be in for a rough surprise soon. Trying to decide if I should start polishing the resume now or wait until the official 'town hall' announcements. I’d hate to be blindsided, but I also don't want to panic if it’s just the usual annual paranoia.