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Layoff Report

Post-WSJ article, what's the real situation at Mastercard?

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·44d ago·1 comments
So that WSJ piece dropped mentioning a 4% layoff. It's vague enough that it could mean anything from a few hundred people across the globe to something more targeted. I haven't heard anything concrete from my direct management or on any all-hands calls. But you can't help but wonder what's *really* going on. Are these layoffs already done and dusted? Are they ongoing? Is it specific departments or roles? The silence from official channels is deafening, and that's usually when the rumor mill starts churning overtime. Has anyone received any direct communication, or seen any internal signals (like frozen requisitions, reduced team budgets, or even just a change in tone from execs) that might confirm or deny the scale of this? Trying to separate fact from the usual office whispers.

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·44d ago

I've seen the same reports and the lack of official word is definitely unsettling. It's hard to gauge the scope without more transparency. Hoping it's more about strategic realignment than widespread cuts. My team hasn't seen any direct impact or communication, but the buzz is definitely there. Wondering if it's a done deal or an ongoing process, and which areas are most affected. The silence is louder than any announcement right now.