> They just don't do it all at once and often give people anywhere from several weeks or months to start looking for a job before their actual termination date,

> They just don't do it all at once and often give people anywhere from several weeks or months to start looking for a job before their actual termination date, depending on how long they've been with the company and pay grade. Sneaky? This is the nice and humane way. Instead of firing a bunch of people that might directly have to compete for new jobs.