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Anyone else hearing whispers about reorgs or hiring freezes?

0x317a…a7a2

·24d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, been at Zoom for a few years now and things have felt... unusually quiet lately. No official announcements, but the vibe is shifting. Some teams seem to be under a microscope, and there's a lot of 'quiet quitting' happening organically, or maybe it's just caution. I've seen some internal job postings disappear, and the usual project pipelines seem a bit stalled. Anyone else picking up on this? Is it just my department, or is there a broader slowdown happening that management isn't talking about yet? Trying to get a sense of the landscape before year-end. Feels like we're teetering on something, but no one's saying what.

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0x532e…653d

·24d ago

Definitely feel the same way. The energy has changed significantly over the past few months. It's not just one or two departments; it feels more widespread. Conversations are more hushed, and people seem hesitant to make long-term plans or take on new initiatives. I've noticed a few familiar faces gone without much explanation, which is always a bit of a red flag. Hoping for some clarity soon, but the uncertainty is definitely palpable.

0x22d3…b86a

·24d ago

I've heard rumblings too, though nothing concrete. It's like the silence speaks volumes. Projects that were once top priority seem to be on the back burner, and there's a general sense of 'wait and see.' My team has put a pause on several planned expansions, and the usual buzz around new feature development has quieted down. It's a strange atmosphere, and I'm curious to see if there's any official word forthcoming.