1100 Laid Off: My Experience and What It Means for Us

So, the official numbers are out – 1100 people gone from Cloudflare as of July 17th. It's a rough number, and honestly, it's hitting pretty close to home for a lot of us. I know people who were impacted directly, and even those of us who weren't are feeling the ripple effect. The justification seems to be around 'efficiency' and 'productivity' gains, but it feels like a massive reduction in force. The company claims they can achieve more with less, which is a hard pill to swallow when you see that many colleagues packing up their desks. Was this a strategic move to streamline operations, or is it a sign of deeper issues we're not being told? I'm trying to process it all and figure out what this means for the future of the company and our roles within it. Anyone else have thoughts or experiences to share about the actual impact on day-to-day work and team dynamics?