Have any of you dealt with a merger? I think my company is in talks with another and they plan to merge. I'm not sure, but if it does happen, I foresee a huge layoff and a whole lot of changes. Does anyone here have experience with this? It'd be very helpful to know about some of the less obvious changes that might come about, so I can be mentally prepared.

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Unfortunately, layoffs are common, but it’s not just about losing people. Remaining staff sometimes leave voluntarily, and roles or departments can get completely restructured. Approval processes, research priorities, benefits, HR policies, familiar software/tools, and reporting lines can all change, sometimes overnight. New handbooks and rules are common, and adapting takes time.

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It takes a while, but it’s all pretty terrible in my experience. It starts out as exciting opportunity - new people, new types of work, new new new, and all the internal and external PR will be positive. But then the changes come and they keep hitting you. The rules of the road change quickly. Buckle up. It’s not dooms day, but it’s also a big change and likely a shift in culture and organizational priorities.

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