Topics regarding layoffs at Amazon.com

Topics regarding layoffs at Amazon.com

AI replacing AI

Amazon is shuttering its research lab in Shanghai focused on artificial intelligence development, the latest belt-tightening move by the e-commerce and cloud computing giant. Amazon spokesperson Brad Glasser said in a statement that the company... — read more 

35000 (10%) cut by 2026, 8750 L7+

“We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs." It's always day 2!

Layoff after RTO

I think Amazon should let these guys on the layoff plan go before asking them to relocate back to office first and then let them go in a near term. Relocating can be a big cost for many families, you possibly will have to your a home in expensive... — read more 

America first

Hello how do I get Amazon workers off my pc tablet and smart phones I did not apply for any job here , I already work in tech 22 years never once at Amazon I do gig work as Amazon workers illegally blocking me from working in my field I do not... — read more 

U.S. Taxpayer subsidies for Amazon

Over $10B in subsidies since 2020 https://subsidytracker.goodjobsfirst.org/parent/amazoncom $283M in violations https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/parent/amazoncom Global violations since... — read more 

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says AI will probably mean fewer jobs after 27,000 people have already been cut from its workforce

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy delivered a clear message in his recent conversation with CNBC’s Jim Cramer: Artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape Amazon’s workforce, automating routine jobs while creating new opportunities in advanced technology... — read more 

Constructive Dismissal Class Action Suit

Coming to a state near you! Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer creates working conditions that are so unbearable that a reasonable person in the employee's position would feel they have no choice but to resign. In effect, the resignation... — read more 

Philomin poached? Comp too low?

A leader in artificial intelligence (AI) product strategy at Amazon’s AWS reportedly left the company to join another, unspecified firm. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed Philomin’s departure and added that some of his former responsibilities have... — read more 

Relocate? Sure.

Then lose the job six months later anyway. They count on people quitting en masse. Who would relocate these days for a job?

Audible Amazon

Hi there, I recently got an offer in audible Amazon as SDE 2. I heard the work life balance is better there! Could anyone share some insights as I am trying to decide if I should accept or not. I do not prefer a toxic or no work life balance culture!... — read more 

What's next?

Is the goal to lay people off from every single segment, one by one? Because that's what it seems like to me. I just wish there was a way to know what's next on the list.

Cuts in Books

"As part of our ongoing work to make our teams and programs operate more efficiently, and to better align with our business roadmap, we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles within the Books organization," an Amazon... — read more 

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Jassy paycut?

Walmart is up 50% this past year. Amazon? 15%. Weak!

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Matt Garmin calls nuclear a "great solution"

Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is part of the retail giant Amazon, plans to spend 8 billion pounds on new data centers in the UK over the next four years. Matt Garmin, chief executive of AWS, told the BBC nuclear is a "great solution" to data... — read more 

Q1 earnings below expectations

Net sales: down (tariffs, trade wars, AWS churn) Operating income: down Capital expenditures: increased (AI data center investments) Free cash flow: "normal" (silent layoffs/RTO)

Almost $150/share. $17 to go!

Andy, keep it coming! Show us that leadership!! BTW, Donald has a $1M dinner date with Bezos.

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Why I resigned from AWS without another job

I am a former Development Manager with Amazon Web Services and was employed with AWS for close to 2.5 years. I have over 23 years of work experience across multiple geographies and have never been unemployed. I forced myself into unemployment for the... — read more 

RSU

Did anyone get the RSU refresh this year? Usually the refresh notification is sent out in April, right?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Silent layoffs x2

(RTO/Return-to-Hub) + (Crashing Stock Price) + (No Stock Grants) = Bye Bye!

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Why didn't Jassy split Amazon?

Big mistake! 245% China tariff on Amazon.com e-commerce crashes service units all under one ticker symbol... Maybe shareholders can vote out Jassy? Poor ROI and decisions. -5% 1YR return v.s. Walmart's 54% 1YR return. 15% year of year growth my ..ss. — read more 

The best talent isn’t coming back to your office.

They’re building somewhere else. You think forcing people back is preserving culture (Sorry I'm not sorry RTO mandate companies). But what you’re actually doing is repelling the very people who drive your business forward. Top performers don’t... — read more 

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