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Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices

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Re: Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices

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Post by jacquesm »

tomnipotent wrote: post #67
saisundar wrote: post #43

I am wondering why there are two separate rounds of layoffs. Isn't it better for morale to just have the band aid ripped quick, once and for all? What context does Uber have now, that they did not when the initial layoff wave happened?

Management isn't omnipotent. > What context does Uber have now More data that can be feed into their financials models to understand the short-term and long-term impact of this market on their cash flow. Companies don't do layoffs because things are nice and predictable.

> omnipotent

You seem to like that word, it being your nick, but that said, it would seem to me that any management that believes it is omnipotent ought to be fired on the spot. That sort of delusion can only end in tears.

Re: Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices

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Post by Havoc »

tmh79 wrote: post #103
Havoc wrote: post #87

45 offices closed. Holy hell.

Vast majority of these offices are small hubs in tier 3 cities occupied by regional tems, or tier 1 cities with multiple offices.

Slightly off topic. What's tier 1/2/3 in the US? I had just heard that kind of system applied in China

Re: Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices

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Post by [deleted] »

dbancajas wrote: post #101
partiallogic wrote: post #99

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is always brought up as the game plan but are there any examples where this worked out?

probably not. but while doing that (takes 10 years), all the execs and VCs get rich while the investing public is left holding the bag.

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Re: Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices

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Post by mv4 »

akmarinov wrote: post #94
travisl12 wrote: post #52

I was let go today from Uber. If anyone is looking for a Frontend/Fullstack with 7yoe. I'm here :) Find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-lawrence-b77400b8/

what's the worst way to contact you?

Call from an unfamiliar number, don't leave a message. Keep redialing until they pick up.

Re: Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices

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Post by dustinmoris »

rockinghigh wrote: post #117
elliekelly wrote: post #95

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I had to make this decision because our very future as an essential service for the cities of the world Any company that facilitates or provides an in-person service that has seen a sharp decline from Covid-19 is pretty clearly not an essential service in the minds of their customers.

Are you saying transportation and restaurants are not essential?

Well... transportation hasn't disappeared. People still drive, cycle and take busses and trains, so clearly these means of transport are essential. However, it is true that air travel has collapsed and restaurants as well, both which seem to be non essential. People don't have to fly to other places (for the most part at least, air freight is still happening plentyfull) and people can cook at home or get delivery, so it seems that not all transportation is essential and that restaurants aren't either.

Re: Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices

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Post by andyjohnson0 »

jonluca wrote: post #9

Dara's email was really well written, and felt as compassionate as one can for a letter from a CEO announcing job cuts. The full email: Team Uber: These have been unprecedented and challenging times for everyone—our societies, our governments, our families, our economies, all around the world. They’ve also been challenging for Uber, and many of you, as you’ve waited for us to define the road ahead. I’ve said clearly…

"I had to make this decision because our very future as an essential service for the cities of the world — our being there for millions of people and businesses who rely on us — demands it."

This is only one sentence in an otherwise fairly measured email, but it nevertheless annoyed me given the context. Uber is not an "essential service". They made this decision so that they can stay in business to make money for their shareholders. Portraying it as something noble is more than a little tone-deaf.

I feel for the people affected and I hope they find new roles soon.

Re: Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices

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Post by TeMPOraL »

nostrademons wrote: post #46
setgree wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's gauche to say it on the day a bunch of people lost their jobs (and there's no need for the schadenfraude) but I think the underlying point is sane. Uber's business model is replacing FTEs in a a hidebound, regulated industry with gig workers (& good UX!). If you were forecasting how this company in particular would deal with a downturn, it's a reasonable guess that they'll try to do the same thing to their own w…

The reason why software companies don't generally hire contract software developers rather than bringing them on as FTEs is that they're less effective . Software development is a high-communication, high-trust activity; it's very helpful to be able to explicitly direct and manage the activities of your workforce, because otherwise they don't produce anything useful. For specific tasks that don't need to be high-trus…

I think the even bigger risk with getting a job at Uber will be that some of the future employers may not be willing to consider you due to sketchy reputation Uber has as a company.
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