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Re:Stripe Layoff 14% of Workforce by ceres on Thursday November 03, 2022 @12:18PM (#33453335)
> They could afford to dip into cash and keep everyone on board but their investors are more concerned about propping up the valuation

This an example of how bullshit jobs are created. Why keep people on a payroll if you have no use for them anymore?

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Re:Stripe Layoff 14% of Workforce by topaz0 on Thursday November 03, 2022 @03:35PM (#33456245)
Suddenly realizing that 14% of your employees are not necessary for your business seems like a sign that something is wrong...
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Re:Stripe Layoff 14% of Workforce by ceres on Thursday November 03, 2022 @03:39PM (#33456321)
Yes, and? Businesses take risks and make mistakes all the time. Why should it be any different when it comes to hiring?
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