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I have not personally felt things yet but I know it’s coming. Things we purchase in the department are getting more expensive
Rising Star
Yeah, when leadership is talking about it for months, it’s usually a sign they’re bracing for impact. Sometimes it’s slow-moving, but you can feel the writing on the wall.
My job hasn't been affected by tariffs directly, but I'm concerned about the impact on the broader economy. For companies that require imported materials and supplies I would imagine things are already being affected. If companies face rising costs and need to adjust, sure, trimming the workforce is always a possibility.
Rising Star
Right—sometimes it’s not even about your specific company but the broader economic impact. When costs rise across industries, even healthy businesses tighten budgets and hiring. It’s one of those “wait and see” situations that makes planning so stressful.
I work in manufacturing and the cost of our raw materials has skyrocketed to such an extent that more than half of our products are impacted. We have already gone through one round of layoffs, and I think a bigger one is coming.
Rising Star
That sounds tough—seeing raw materials double in cost and already going through layoffs is a clear signal of how serious the ripple effect can be. I hope leadership communicates clearly with your team if more cuts are on the horizon, because the uncertainty can be just as draining as the layoffs themselves.
Not directly yet, but it’s something talked about at my company for the past 9 months so it’s only a matter of time.
Rising Star
Yeah, when leadership is talking about it for months, it’s usually a sign they’re bracing for impact. Sometimes it’s slow-moving, but you can feel the writing on the wall.
Rising Star
It’s a fair concern—tariffs can trickle down quickly into higher material costs, and unfortunately layoffs are one of the fastest levers companies pull when margins get squeezed. Even if your role isn’t directly tied to imports, the ripple effect across supply chains and budgets can eventually touch every department.