Do we think layoffs will come by the end of October or November?
I heard there will be layoffs
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@bd Isn't is sad that every time there is a company All-Hands we assume--regardless of the company--that there are layoffs about to be made? Running a company in a way that leaves employees always on edge as they wonder when they will get their WFR notice is never good; there's almost no chance that people feeling vulnerable are doing their best work.
The other thing that concerns me is that layoffs come so far down the scale, they're not saving much.
November 9th.
@bc '"I dated myself" sometimes that is the only way to ensure someone will put out...
Ayman is holding a corporate all-hands Nov 10. My guess is they’ll try to be substantially done with this round before then.
What do you, "October or November"? The answer of course is yes, October and November. Reminds me of the old Carly Fiorina motto at HP: "The power of AND". (Now I dated myself.
But don't sweat it for the bad performers. They'll go after the good guys first, because they're more expensive.
@b7 looking at asap terms only 1 person was let go today and it wasn't marketing.
I'm aware of 3 people let go today in marketing.
@a1 While I would not be surprised. The correct answer to the OP is: "always are."
While it's common for them here - maybe we get it shaken up a bit and join Microsoft in paid voluntary exist instead.
A brokie can dream
@a1 How do you know? How many people are going to be laidoff as opposed to let go for performance? Which divisions will be most affected?
Or are you just trolling?
@OP this week