Re:23andMe lays off 100 people as DNA test sales decline
by blackswan101 on Thursday January 23, 2020 @06:11PM
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Lots of layoffs happening recently: 23andme, stubhub, tripadvisor etc. Early indicators of a tech bubble?
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Re:23andMe lays off 100 people as DNA test sales decline
by jacquesm on Thursday January 23, 2020 @06:34PM
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No, just crap companies that you don't really need. Companies that have products with actual users rather than novelty items or pure convenience will be around for a long long time because they are profitable.
Re:23andMe lays off 100 people as DNA test sales decline
by blihp on Thursday January 23, 2020 @09:33PM
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While it's more pronounced in tech, it's not just tech. Lots of old economy companies tightening their belts as well based on anecdotal stories I've been hearing in the last year.
Re:23andMe lays off 100 people as DNA test sales decline
by zelly on Thursday January 23, 2020 @08:41PM
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Since it's happening without the greater economy collapsing, it's actually bullish. The market cleans house sometimes and comes out stronger.
Re:23andMe lays off 100 people as DNA test sales decline
by heavyset_go on Thursday January 23, 2020 @08:45PM
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Consumers have less purchasing power each year that goes by. I wouldn't bet my career on consumer tech in the long run.