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How are you guys handling the burnout from the instability?

0x149a…8b27

·22h ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or is the constant threat of these mid-quarter layoffs making it impossible to actually do the job? I feel like I'm spending more time updating my resume and checking industry news than actually delivering on my sprint goals. I look at the recent earnings reports and the Q2 volatility, and it’s clear that leadership is prioritizing the balance sheet over any sense of team cohesion. I’m trying to keep my head down and just stack cash, but the mental exhaustion is real. Every day I log in, I look at the org chart and play the 'who’s next' guessing game. It’s a miserable way to spend 40+ hours a week. For those of you who have survived the recent cuts, how are you staying sane? Are you guys quietly interviewing elsewhere, or are you just riding it out until the next inevitable 'reorganization' notice pops up? I’m genuinely curious if anyone here feels secure at all, or if we’re all just waiting for the other shoe to drop at this point.

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0x7371…407f

·22h ago

I feel exactly the same way. It’s hard to stay motivated on sprint goals when the person sitting next to you might be gone by Friday. At this point, I’m just doing the bare minimum to stay under the radar while focusing entirely on networking. The company culture is basically nonexistent because everyone is just waiting for the next round of cuts. It’s draining, but you’re definitely not alone in feeling like this place is a sinking ship.

0x532e…653d

·22h ago

Honestly, stop stressing about the sprint goals. Leadership clearly views us as line items rather than people, so treat the job the same way. Do what you need to do to get paid, keep your skills sharp on their dime, and don't tie your self-worth to a company that would replace you in a heartbeat to satisfy shareholders. Once I started detaching emotionally and putting my own exit strategy first, the anxiety dropped significantly. Protect your peace and stack that cash while you can.