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1100 layoffs, and then they hired more engineers? What is going on?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Seriously, I'm trying to wrap my head around this. We just lost over a thousand people, and the story is that AI made some roles obsolete, leading to 'efficiency gains'. But then I hear whispers, and see some articles, that the engineering team actually *grew* after the cuts. How does that even compute? Are they just gutting one department to funnel money into another? It feels like a really bad faith explanation to the people who just got their pink slips, and frankly, it's creating a lot of anxiety for those of us still here. It makes you question the true reasons behind the layoffs and whether we're just next on the chopping block if the 'efficiency' narrative needs another tweak. Anyone else hear this, or have any insights into how this makes sense on paper?

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·3d ago

It's a confusing situation, for sure. Companies often restructure, and sometimes that means shifting resources. It's possible they identified areas needing more technical expertise for future growth, even while making cuts elsewhere. The messaging could definitely be clearer to those impacted, though. Layoffs are rough, and understanding the bigger picture is tough when you're on the receiving end.

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·3d ago

Yeah, the optics of layoffs followed by hiring in another area are never great. The explanation about efficiency gains can sound hollow if it doesn't match what people are seeing on the ground. Perhaps the company has a strategic pivot in mind that requires more engineering talent for new projects or product development, and they're consolidating or streamlining other departments to fund it. It's a complex business decision, but the communication strategy leaves a lot to be desired.