Thread regarding DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. layoffs

As I read through many of these comments I quickly see there is a lack of knowledge and enormous amount of scapegoating

As I read through many of these comments I quickly see there is a lack of knowledge and enormous amount of scapegoating. First, lets quickly understand the reason for this 'disaster'. It stems from the over zealous hiring that occurred in November when it was announced that DreamWorks would transition into a 3-a-year film slate. This of course is an ambitious push - only if finances are in place and a studio is not reliant solely on the success of individual shows. However, that was the case and with the financial crush of Rise of the Guardians - DreamWorks has found themselves in this situation. Now an adjustment must be made to compensate for the lack of future budgeting. Secondly, no one studio or people/persons are to blame. I see in many of these posts that it is easy to blame the 'Indians' and the Bangalore studio. This is also a shame (and large lack of professionalism). It is important to note that majority of the lead and heads of that studio are in fact Non-Indian and come from the US or France, et cetera. Also, it is important to note that many of the team members are also non-Indian(and get paid the same salaries that you in the US get paid). Lastly, it is important to note that all of them have their jobs threatened too and fear for losing work and finding ways to support their families. No one is alone here and you're not special in your need for sympathy. This is a tough time for everyone. So stop pointing fingers at individuals who have no power over these and are not the root cause(and who are also suffering and scared). The problem started from the top and has trickled down. Bad planning and budgeting play the largest role - not a studio in India or an Indian worker, or those who have moved their for a chance to work in the industry and live their lives too. I know this is a hard time for many people and I have seen many friends and some family members lose their jobs because of this and it is very very sad, but point fingers without just cause and creating a hatred within is not the way to get through these terrible times. It would be much more productive and professional for everyone on here to share condolences and also lend advice and aggregate information that may help us in our next step in moving forward.

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