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After a few demoralizing layoffs you have a tendency for talented folks to leave once the picture is clear. Does management think software is an investment or a
by lanstin 5y ago
After a few demoralizing layoffs you have a tendency for talented folks to leave once the picture is clear. Does management think software is an investment or a cost? If you can work where it is an investment, do so.
- nomel 5y ago> After a few demoralizing layoffs you have a tendency for talented folks to leave once the picture is clear From what I've experienced, there's a double whammy here. Only the talented folks remain, but they all know better than to stick around, so the company dies shortly after.
- xyzzyz 5y agoYes, that's why companies don't like to fire people in general. Alas, sometimes the choice is between firing people, taking morale hit and likely dying later, or not firing anyone, and dying much sooner and with certainty.