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Middle management suddenly pushing for 4 days in office?

0x52c1…6a4f

·27d ago·2 comments

Is anyone else feeling the shift in the last two weeks? My lead just started tracking badge swipes in a way we’ve never seen before, and they keep emphasizing 'collaboration' during team meetings. It feels like they're trying to trim the fat by making the office environment miserable enough that people just quit voluntarily. I’ve been hearing rumors that the Q3 efficiency targets are looking pretty bleak, and whenever someone asks about the budget for upcoming projects, leadership goes radio silent. I’m starting to update my resume just in case. Has anyone seen any signs of RIF (reduction in force) prep in the departments that aren't revenue-facing?

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0x7036…5650

·27d ago

The 'collaboration' narrative is such a transparent cover. They know they can't force layoffs without triggering severance costs or bad press, so they're banking on attrition to balance the books. It's a classic move: make the commute unbearable, kill the flexibility people earned during the past few years, and wait for the resignations to trickle in. If your lead is tracking badge swipes, start updating your resume now because they are definitely looking for any excuse to prune the headcount before the end of the year.

0x317a…a7a2

·27d ago

Honestly, I’m seeing the same thing across my department. It’s not just you. The silence regarding budgets is the biggest red flag; whenever they stop talking about long-term investment, it means they’re bracing for a hard landing. Management treats the office like a blunt instrument to force turnover. Just keep your head down, do exactly what’s in your job description, and don’t give them any ammunition to let you go. It’s frustrating, but play the game while you look for an exit.