This may sound insensitive, but hear me out...
With so many folks worried if they will have a job once the RIF kicks in high gear, are sellers finding it increasingly difficult to get Q4 deals closed? Supporting teams are just not as focused. Clients see the intransigence. I even had a contact ask wtf is up at big O.
@bz Indeed. New cars, appliances, HVAC, roofs, plumbing. car parts and repairs, atc., all through the roof.
It is like everything now quality and quantity goes down while the price goes up.
Choices have consequences. I am sure they factored that into their decision and went o wait we don't care as they roll in their stocks and bonuses.