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Hearing whispers...are more Zillow layoffs coming?

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·58d ago·2 comments

Anyone else feeling uneasy? I'm in the data science org, been here for 3 years, and the vibe has been weird lately. Lots of closed-door meetings, VPs seem stressed, and my manager is suddenly super interested in what projects I'm working on and their 'impact'. It reminds me a little too much of the pre-layoff atmosphere I experienced at my last company. Maybe it's just my anxiety, but has anyone else noticed anything similar? Or am I just being paranoid? Hoping to crowdsource some sanity here before I start polishing up my resume...

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·58d ago

Yeah, I'm hearing similar things. Not in data science, but in marketing. The budget's been tightened significantly, and several projects got quietly shelved. My direct report had their skip-level meeting cancelled 'due to scheduling conflicts,' which never happens. I think you have every right to be concerned. Update your resume, just in case. Better safe than sorry. Good luck!

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·58d ago

Honestly, people are always on edge. Layoffs happen, that's tech. Unless you have concrete info, I'd focus on your work. All that paranoia just creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. If your manager's asking about projects, be ready with strong answers and data to back up your contributions. Prove your value instead of stressing about rumors. Either way it makes you more valuable.