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IT#22 How much do mass layoffs cost? - Dated 2009

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Recently I recalled that I already wrote an article “How much do mass layoffs cost?” in 2009, specifically 06/25/2009. Which shows that Google 2023 is essentially Microsoft 2009. Here is that article:   As you know, Microsoft recently conducted two rounds of mass layoffs due to difficult economic times. The motivation was to save money and “the right allocation of resources” and, well, "this is the right thing in the current circumstances!" I'm not going to discuss this case, it's not my job. After all, " The boss said - a ferret! And no gophers!" No, really, if I were elevated at Microsoft into execs, then I would discuss that decision, but since this is not the case, it’s none of my business!   Yesterday Toastmasters magazine came in the mail. If you've read my blog, you should know that I'm part of this interesting community. And inside I found an article, "Taking Through Tough Times at Work." An article is about an interesting