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Is the culture shifting again?

0x7371…407f

·21h ago·2 comments

Seems like every other month there is another round of 'restructuring' at WM. With the latest news out of Ontario, NY, it feels like the instability is becoming the new baseline for the company. We were told for the longest time that this industry is recession-proof and essential, but that clearly doesn't translate to job security for the office staff. The automation push is clearly impacting more than just operations, and I suspect corporate is looking to centralize as much as humanly possible. I’ve noticed a lot of 'quiet hiring' for roles that look suspiciously like the ones they are cutting in smaller hubs. It’s exhausting trying to keep up with the constant reorgs and the shifting priorities from leadership. Is anyone else feeling like they’re just waiting for their own number to come up? I’ve started looking at other logistics firms just to see what the market looks like, because I’m tired of looking over my shoulder every time a WARN notice pops up.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·21h ago

It's honestly exhausting. We were sold the dream of a stable, 'essential' career path, but the revolving door of restructuring tells a completely different story. Every time leadership talks about 'streamlining' or 'digital transformation,' those of us in the office know we're next on the chopping block. Centralization is just code for cutting costs at the expense of our livelihoods, and the morale is cratering because nobody feels safe in their seat anymore. It feels like we are just numbers on a spreadsheet being trimmed to please the shareholders.

0x52c1…6a4f

·21h ago

You are spot on about the instability. I think the industry is finally waking up to the fact that automation isn't just for the trucks and the MRFs anymore—it’s coming for the back-office functions too. If a process can be automated or outsourced to a cheaper hub, management is going to do it without blinking. It is a harsh reality, but the days of banking on the 'recession-proof' narrative are over. Adaptability is the only thing that matters now, though I agree that the lack of transparency from the top is making it impossible for anyone to plan their future here.