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Dropbox announces 20% global workforce reduction

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Re: Dropbox announces 20% global workforce reduction

#17

Honestly, this doesn't strike me as a bad layoff announcement, with one caveat. I’m writing to let you all know that after careful consideration, we've decided to reduce our global workforce by approximately 20% or 528 Dropboxers. Should be replaced with I’m writing to let you all know that after careful consideration, we've decided to reduce our global workforce by approximately 20% or 528 people. You should never u…

It is my observation that most unicorn execs become tone-deaf and out of touch very quickly. Something about human nature.

Re: Dropbox announces 20% global workforce reduction

#18
post #11

"As CEO, I take full responsibility for this decision" Oh hey another one that takes responsibility by taking on 0 consequences.

I mean yeaaa... it's just work. In big corporation. What do you expect from them? He will get bonus for "savings".

Resign? That's the obvious answer right?

Re: Dropbox announces 20% global workforce reduction

#19

Honestly, this doesn't strike me as a bad layoff announcement, with one caveat. I’m writing to let you all know that after careful consideration, we've decided to reduce our global workforce by approximately 20% or 528 Dropboxers. Should be replaced with I’m writing to let you all know that after careful consideration, we've decided to reduce our global workforce by approximately 20% or 528 people. You should never u…

It's to remind them they are beloved "Dropboxers", and are part of the family... before terminating them.
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