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1100 gone, but engineering headcount up? The math ain't mathing.

0x317a…a7a2

·3d ago·2 comments

Seriously, I'm still trying to wrap my head around this. They announced 1100 layoffs, and then I'm seeing reports that the engineering team actually *grew* by like 45%? How is that even possible? Did they just shuffle people around internally, or are they hiring aggressively in specific areas while cutting others to the bone? It makes the whole 'efficiency' and 'productivity' narrative feel really hollow. If they were so much more productive, why the massive cuts? And if they needed to hire more engineers, why get rid of a thousand people in the first place? Feels like we're not getting the full picture here. Anyone else feel like they're missing a key piece of this puzzle? It's definitely adding to the general anxiety around here.

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0x532e…653d

·3d ago

The narrative around layoffs versus headcount growth can be incredibly confusing, especially when numbers don't seem to align. It's possible they're strategically reinvesting in key growth areas while cutting underperforming divisions. Think of it like a company portfolio rebalancing. They might be shedding non-essential roles to free up capital and focus on expanding teams critical for future innovation or market expansion. It's a tough pill to swallow for those impacted, but from a business perspective, it can be seen as a calculated move for long-term survival and competitive edge.

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·3d ago

This situation definitely raises eyebrows. It's not uncommon for companies to undergo departmental restructuring even during broader workforce reductions. Perhaps the 1100 figure represented specific departments or roles deemed redundant, while simultaneously, there was a targeted hiring push for specialized engineering talent needed for new projects or to bolster existing critical infrastructure. It's a complex dance of optimization, where certain skill sets might be more valued than others in the evolving tech landscape, leading to seemingly contradictory movements in headcount.