Rant

Quietly updating my resume - the culture feels different

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·13d ago·2 comments

Maybe I’m just paranoid, but the vibe in the office (and on Slack) has completely soured over the last quarter. You look at the news—all these other enterprise software giants pulling back—and it feels like it’s only a matter of time before it hits our floor again. The workload hasn't decreased, but the resources feel like they're being stripped away bit by bit. Every time there’s a 'cost-saving' initiative announced, my heart sinks. I’ve started brushing off my portfolio and reaching out to my network outside the bubble just to be safe. It’s hard to stay focused on shipping features when you’re constantly wondering if you’ll still have access to your laptop by Friday. Is everyone else doing the same, or am I just overreacting to the current tech climate?

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·13d ago

Trust your gut on this one. When the atmosphere shifts from collaborative to defensive, it usually isn't just in your head. I’ve seen this pattern play out before at other large enterprise shops; the 'cost-saving' messaging is almost always the prelude to a messy restructuring. If the workload is increasing while support disappears, you're essentially just burning runway until the inevitable cut. Getting your resume ready now is the smartest move you can make. It’s better to be proactive and leave on your own terms than to be caught off guard when the next round of headcount adjustments hits.

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·13d ago

Honestly, the vibe at Workday has been feeling pretty off lately too. It’s hard to stay motivated when every internal announcement feels like it’s being filtered through a corporate PR lens that ignores the reality on the ground. I’ve noticed the same trend with the 'do more with less' mentality creeping into every team meeting. It’s draining the morale faster than I thought possible. Don't feel paranoid—you’re just paying attention to the signals. Networking on the side is the only way to keep your peace of mind intact right now.