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KLA - September Layoffs: Any Rumors or Specifics?

0x532e…653d

·17d ago·2 comments

Seeing the WARN notice about the 94 layoffs on 9/30. This is definitely concerning. While '94' might not sound massive in the grand scheme of KLA, it's still people's livelihoods. Does anyone have any inside info on which teams or roles are being affected? Is this spread across the board or concentrated in certain areas like R&D, sales, or operations? I'm in [redacted] and feeling a bit uneasy. It's the uncertainty that's the worst part. Anyone else in a similar boat? Trying to gauge the overall impact and see if there's a pattern emerging. Let's share what we know (anonymously, of course) to help each other navigate this.

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0x2e8f…59bc

·17d ago

Yeah, that WARN notice is definitely a gut punch, even if the number isn't huge for KLA. It's the uncertainty that gnaws at you. Hoping it's not too widespread and that those affected land on their feet quickly. It's always tough when these things happen, and the silence from management doesn't help the anxiety levels. Curious to see if anyone else has heard anything more specific about where these cuts are hitting.

0x317a…a7a2

·17d ago

This is concerning news. While 94 sounds like a small percentage, it's still a significant number of individuals and families. The lack of clarity on which departments are impacted only adds to the stress for everyone still employed. It's hard not to worry when you see this kind of action. Hopefully, there will be more transparency soon regarding the reasons and affected areas so people can better understand the situation.