That's common in very large companies. Managers keep their jobs secure by having more reports. Use this opportunity to learn stuff at work and contribute what i

That's common in very large companies. Managers keep their jobs secure by having more reports. Use this opportunity to learn stuff at work and contribute what is necessary at work. There is another tactic managers use: hire contractors during non-recessionary times; fire contractors when the top mgmt want to trim the fat. This way, they can keep the same employee (full timers) count. In some large companies, you see another trend. They hire you. They expect more from you without telling you what those expectations are. In other words, they are just so vague about what you should deliver.