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Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by beardedman »

taurath wrote: post #89

Since apparently nobody else in the thread has any empathy for those who've lost their jobs, future access to healthcare (in the US and less civilized countries), and financial security, I guess I'll be the first: I feel bad for people who are laid off by the machinations of billionaires. I wish we lived in a society where it wasn't optimal to act like raving lunatics will tear down every bit of security you have at…

> in the US and less civilized countries

Going to have a hard time finding some goodwill when you refer to other countries as "less civilized". A tad hypocritical.

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by sam_lowry_ »

polote wrote: post #95
taurath wrote: post #89

Since apparently nobody else in the thread has any empathy for those who've lost their jobs, future access to healthcare (in the US and less civilized countries), and financial security, I guess I'll be the first: I feel bad for people who are laid off by the machinations of billionaires. I wish we lived in a society where it wasn't optimal to act like raving lunatics will tear down every bit of security you have at…

All these people are making 200k a year and will have no problem finding another job.

In a recent Tweet reply, Elon says that there are 10 people managing for 1 person coding.

Based on my experience in a 2nd tier SV company I believe this to be true

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by oxfordmale »

polote wrote: post #95
taurath wrote: post #89

Since apparently nobody else in the thread has any empathy for those who've lost their jobs, future access to healthcare (in the US and less civilized countries), and financial security, I guess I'll be the first: I feel bad for people who are laid off by the machinations of billionaires. I wish we lived in a society where it wasn't optimal to act like raving lunatics will tear down every bit of security you have at…

All these people are making 200k a year and will have no problem finding another job.

It is still never nice to lose your job, especially if you have a mortgage matching based on your 200K salary.

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by goodpoint »

alluro2 wrote: post #92
jdub wrote: post #76

Musk is capricious, cruel, and clueless. Whether or not you liked Twitter, it's a culturally significant platform, and Musk has almost certainly destroyed any hope it had of surviving. In barely a week. Hopefully it destroys him, too.

If you're basing part of your comment on this event, it might be worth noting that the article states the layoffs were being mentioned before Musk.

Musk is capricious, cruel, and clueless in general.

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by taurath »

polote wrote: post #95
taurath wrote: post #89

Since apparently nobody else in the thread has any empathy for those who've lost their jobs, future access to healthcare (in the US and less civilized countries), and financial security, I guess I'll be the first: I feel bad for people who are laid off by the machinations of billionaires. I wish we lived in a society where it wasn't optimal to act like raving lunatics will tear down every bit of security you have at…

All these people are making 200k a year and will have no problem finding another job.

Many will be fine, there also may be many who will not. Not everyone makes that much at twitter, not everyone is in a role that is competitive right now. The ones who make the least are the ones who will suffer the most. Stop being callous.

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by throwawaytwit9 »

polote wrote: post #95
taurath wrote: post #89

Since apparently nobody else in the thread has any empathy for those who've lost their jobs, future access to healthcare (in the US and less civilized countries), and financial security, I guess I'll be the first: I feel bad for people who are laid off by the machinations of billionaires. I wish we lived in a society where it wasn't optimal to act like raving lunatics will tear down every bit of security you have at…

All these people are making 200k a year and will have no problem finding another job.

That’s not the point. Dignity and respect. Going in a different direction? Fine. Make cuts. But, no one deserves to be treated as disposable playthings. Zero communication and unreasonable demands create anxiety. Contrast this to stripe. I fail to see how one’s income determines the respect they should receive.

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by pjc50 »

pavlov wrote: post #68

In four years Musk will be bored to death with Twitter and will sell it to private equity and the Saudis for $5 billion. At that point it will be mostly a platform for porn creators and crypto pumping, the only two verticals where Twitter seems to be actually growing lately.

Given that Twitter the company owes $12bn to Morgan Stanley, that will be a serious problem for them.

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by wreath »

jdub wrote: post #76

Musk is capricious, cruel, and clueless. Whether or not you liked Twitter, it's a culturally significant platform, and Musk has almost certainly destroyed any hope it had of surviving. In barely a week. Hopefully it destroys him, too.

Twitter’s cultural significance is almost net negative. It has been a vehicle for divisiveness and culture wars and not only a vehicle but a self driving one if you catch my drift.

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by goodpoint »

chrisseaton wrote: post #16
rob74 wrote: post #13

> “To help ensure the safety of each employee as well as Twitter systems and customer data, our offices will be temporarily closed and all badge access will be suspended,” the email reads. “If you are in an office or on your way to an office, please return home.” Welcome to the dystopian future... I find it a bit galling how companies can force you into home office nowadays if it suits them (you want to avoid your un…

They're not 'forcing' you to do anything, they're offering to pay you to do it. Unless you think every time I buy some bread from my baker I'm stealing it from him?

> They're not 'forcing' you to do anything, they're offering to pay you to do it.

And if you refuse to work you are not 'forced' to become homeless and have no healthcare?

Re: Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

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Post by firefoxkekw »

taurath wrote: post #89

Since apparently nobody else in the thread has any empathy for those who've lost their jobs, future access to healthcare (in the US and less civilized countries), and financial security, I guess I'll be the first: I feel bad for people who are laid off by the machinations of billionaires. I wish we lived in a society where it wasn't optimal to act like raving lunatics will tear down every bit of security you have at…

The personal financial security shouldn't be provided by corporations, is your problem, so you should be the one who solve it, if you want financial security just make sure you are highly employable at any point.

Most people fired from Twitter will find a new job without problem and if they can't, is their problem, not mine.

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