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WDC: Anyone seeing headcount freezes or hiring slowdowns?

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·45d ago·1 comments
Hey everyone, just checking in to see if anyone else at WDC is noticing a significant slowdown in hiring or if there are whispers of potential headcount freezes. Been hearing some vague stuff around the office lately, and with the general tech climate, it's hard not to worry a bit. My team's projects are still moving forward, but the usual backfill for departing folks seems slower than usual. Wondering if this is specific to my department or a broader company trend. Anyone in different divisions or with insights into recruiting bandwidth care to share what they're seeing? Trying to get a pulse on the situation without causing unnecessary panic, but transparency would be appreciated.

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·45d ago

Yeah, I've definitely felt a chill in the air here too. Not outright freezes that I've seen yet, but the pace of new roles opening up has slowed considerably compared to last year. It feels like things are being scrutinized much more closely before approval. Backfills are taking ages, if they even happen. My manager mentioned some budget reviews happening, so it's probably more than just your department. Hopefully, it's just a temporary adjustment to market conditions.