#anxiety

Any idea? It’s really inconsiderate, to put it mildly, to keep us completely in the dark. We’re all stressed out of our minds, and the only “info” we have comes from each other, half of it nothing but unsubstantiated rumors. Way to leave us with our livelihoods hanging in the balance, while we have no clue what’s really happening.

Microsoft has laid off around 15,000 employees so far in 2025. The move has created widespread anxiety among staff, and even CEO Satya Nadella admitted the impact has been weighing on him personally. In a memo to employees, he acknowledged the pain and uncertainty these job cuts have caused, calling it part of the “enigma of success” in the fast-changing tech industry. He explained that progress in technology is never linear, but rather dynamic, disruptive, and demanding.

In the same memo, Nadella shifted the focus to Microsoft’s long-term vision. For nearly a decade, the company’s mission has been to empower every individual and organization to achieve more. Now, he believes the mission must evolve in the era of artificial intelligence. Instead of simply building tools for specific roles or tasks, Microsoft will work to create platforms that allow people to build their own tools.

Nadella emphasized that Microsoft is moving away from being just a software company to becoming an “intelligence engine.” The company wants to provide creative AI capabilities that individuals and organizations can use to build whatever they need. While this shift presents new opportunities, Nadella warned that it will not be easy. Employees will need to unlearn old ways of working, adapt quickly, and acquire new skills in order to thrive in this new phase.

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/tech-layoffs-heres-what-satya-nadella-has-to-say-on-microsoft-job-cut-that-affected-15000-jobs/ar-AA1JgWWh

I can't relax no matter what. I'm in the permanent state of anxiety.

I’m a nervous wreck. I need this job right now, as I’m sure the vast majority of us do.

I know it's still early, but I'm taking the lack of chatter as a good thing.

The anxiety had been building to a peak by the time I got notified. And at that moment, I realized I didn’t actually want to work here anymore anyway. Not a coping mechanism, just a sudden, clear realization that not only had I stopped caring about my job here, but there’s really no meaningful future for most of us at Oracle. So, good riddance.

Those I know who have been included in previous RIFs got their 1-1 invite first thing in the AM. However, with the large number taking place today, I’m wondering if making it through the morning is still too soon to breathe a sigh of relief?

Going to try my best to work today. Made it to noon yesterday before the uncertainty took over smh! Just want this to be over.

I know layoffs are far from over, but what about this week?

Is it happening?

Seeing impacts on my team but no meeting set yet. The anxiety continues for another day I guess.

However the dice might fall for me. The stress is unbearable.

I keep telling myself to stop thinking about it, but I can’t. I’m scared for my job and what’s coming. Haven’t even told my family yet, I don’t want to put this weight on them too. I just hope somehow this ends okay, for me and for everyone who’s about to lose their job. Not feeling very optimistic, but I’m still hanging on to a bit of hope.

It’s hard not to worry. Every time there’s a reorg, it feels like employees are the ones who pay the price. I really hope this doesn’t go further, but honestly, I’m not sure what to expect anymore.

I am certainly and dont want to drive every day to a place I dont like and people I dont like

I wake up at 2 AM shaking and sweating, dreading the day ahead! The two days WFH are a blessing compared to dragging my ar-e in for that two-hour commute to He-l Town. And that damn Teams! Every morning, that red dot! What's wrong now?

Is anyone else just holding their breath until next week’s layoffs? This past month has been one of the toughest I can remember. As a Director, I couldn’t even enjoy my holidays this month.
I keep putting on a brave face for my family and my team, while feeling the stress build up inside. In 15 years with this company, I don’t think I’ve ever felt pressure like this.

I'm surprised morale is even a thing here, considering. I think I've survived ten major and who knows how many small rounds and I've been here for six years. Oracle is a joke.

Not sure if anyone else is feeling this way, but my depression and anxiety is persisting despite being marked “safe” (for now).

I love my wife and children and am thankful for a paycheck, but am having trouble getting over the anxiety and depression that has loomed over my head in 2025.

Perhaps it is mourning? Mourning and longing for what was in the face of what is today and what is yet to come?

HeadSpace is a joke. It’s a cheap illusion hired by a company that wants to say “we care”.

I’m front row to seeing Chubak walk out of 12555 smiling while the next person is carrying a Fry-Wagner box with their desk’s contents. Cheshire-vibes.

I’m sorry, but I am done. If anyone has any ideas on how to get through this I would appreciate it ❤️

It’s not like Dell is on the rise, or that this job is some badge of honor that will shine on a resume down the road. Sure, the job market is tough and the economy isn’t looking great, maybe even getting worse, but there are always other options. The worst thing we can do is let the company pull us in so deep that we lose perspective. Worrying about this job doesn’t help. It only wears us down.

With the latest major round behind us, do you feel like you can focus on work or are you already thinking about the next round? I'm in the second group. I'm at the point where I can't relax even the day after the layoffs are done, since I know more will be coming. It may be in a month or in six months but that makes no difference. This job is now a permanent source of stress.

Heavenly Father, I lift up my fears and anxieties about our jobs and the future of Edward Jones to You. Please grant us peace that surpasses understanding and help us to trust that You are in control. Deliver us from fear, and fill us with Your perfect love that casts out all fear. Be our rock, fortress, and protector during this uncertain time. Help me to not become so focused on my circumstances that I neglect Your blessings. Lord, help me to remember that my identity is in You, not my job. I trust that You will provide for me and see me through this difficult time. You have a purpose for me, and I choose to trust Your process, even when I don't understand it. Help me to see that this may be a difficult time, but it is not the end of the story. Help me to give thanks in all things and to remember that You are in all my tomorrows. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen

I hope and pray that everyone finds peace in the coming days. If you are separated from the firm, I pray that it is a blessing in disguise. Stay strong.

I'll be doing very little work until this is over. Not because I don't want to or I'm protesting, I just don't think I'll be capable of anything beyond the most basic stuff. It's not just about being laid off. Losing my health insurance with my chronic issues would be devastating for me. This will be a long week.

Rereading things and it's terrible some will have to wait until Tuesday to hear their fate.

Good luck, all.

I don’t want to be dragged into office politics. I don’t want to constantly worry about layoffs. I don’t want to care about how things will unfold at Nike anymore. I’m tired of spending my weekends just trying to shake off the stress, anxiety, and exhaustion that build up during the workweek. I don’t want this company to have control over my time, my emotional state, or my physical wellbeing any longer.

The adjustment’s going to be a nightmare. I’d bet anything we’ll lose the people who are the true backbones of the teams.

I miss those days.

Knowing layoffs are coming is destroying me mentally. It’s Saturday and I can’t relax. My mind keeps spinning about what’s next. I just wish they would get it over with so we could either focus on work or start looking for something new if we are laid off. Anything is better than being stuck in this limbo.

Anybody else feeling this way knowing that people with more experience (who helped me when I needed it the most) have been laid off? I'm grateful I still have a job, don't get me wrong, but I still feel incredibly guilty, even though I know none of this had anything to do with me.

Pretty much all reviews completed this week. Lots of meetings this week. Lots of Not Met scores on Reviews that usually would be Met. I have almost 30 years and can tell I am on the List. But, I have a feeling if I do get terminated it will be a Blessing in disguise. I will be rid of this Wretched Place.

I have not slept well for last 10 days. How long this will continue ?

I know who is impacted by ISP is supposed to be a top secret. But I wonder if some leaders and associates have already received a hint or heads up that they are safe.
The reason I say that is some folks seem so calm and upbeat, while the rest of us are freaking out.

I am really worried about what joining Cenovus means for our jobs. Will there be layoffs or restructuring? The uncertainty is stressful.

You can’t drop a layoff announcement and then expect everyone to act like nothing happened.

I didn’t want to have to start interviewing again, but the situation left me no choice. The thought of sending out resumes and preparing for interviews feels draining, but staying in a place that doesn’t value your work to this extent is even worse. I'll rather be uncomfortable then staying here longer than I have to.

I'd quit, but jobs are hard to come by and my savings are not that great. Getting a package would solve that issue for me.

I've learned the hard way that just because jobs are listed online doesn’t mean the company is actually hiring. Some postings feel more like window dressing than real opportunities. It wastes my time and achieves absolutely nothing. It's infuriating, if you want the truth.

It’s wild how quickly someone’s career can be flattened. I know people with decades of experience and leadership history who are suddenly starting over at entry level. Seeing it happen makes you realize no resume or past success guarantees anything. And I'm nowhere near their level, so if I'm laid off, I'm truly sc--wed.