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Hypothetical: What if layoffs *did* hit DoorDash?

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·23h ago·2 comments
Okay, purely hypothetical here, and I know there's no official word. But let's play devil's advocate. If DoorDash *were* to have layoffs, what departments do you think would be most impacted? I'm in engineering, and while we've been chugging along, I've seen some re-orgs and shifts in focus. It feels like the company is really honing in on core product and maybe trimming down areas that aren't directly driving immediate growth or cost savings. The talk about automation and streamlining operations makes me wonder about roles that might be seen as redundant or less critical in the long run. Just trying to get a pulse on potential scenarios, even if they're just rumors. Anyone have thoughts on where the cuts might fall if they happened?

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·23h ago

Honestly, if layoffs were to happen, I wouldn't be surprised if marketing and some customer support roles saw cuts. Companies often tighten spending on those fronts first when looking to streamline. Engineering might feel it too, but often the focus shifts to efficiency and core functions rather than wholesale elimination. It's tough to guess specifics without knowing their exact financial situation, but it usually comes down to where the immediate cost savings or efficiency gains can be realized.

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·23h ago

From my perspective, it seems like any department not directly tied to fulfilling orders or the core tech that makes that happen could be vulnerable. Think about back-office functions, HR, or even some project management roles if they aren't seen as absolutely essential to the day-to-day operations. The emphasis on automation suggests they're looking to replace human touchpoints where possible, so anything that feels like it could be 'automated' or 'streamlined' might be on the chopping block.