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[–] Nalivai@lemmy.world 28 points 1 month ago (2 children)

who do you think they will fire?

10 to 20 percent of the workforce, so the CEO still can get a bonus.

[–] Zier@fedia.io 10 points 1 month ago

Exactly. This is America. 40% and install AI if it's 2025 or later.

[–] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yuuuup. My last company let go of 20% in a single round of layoffs

[–] lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

My last company

So you were part of the 20%? Or did you just nope tf out?

[–] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I read the writing on the wall and jumped ship

[–] lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network 1 points 2 weeks ago

Sounds like a good call on your part, yeah.