> Why even lay off with mutual agreements paying severance? PR > Just fire people and deal with the consequences. Or why not reduce headcount and not deal wi

> Why even lay off with mutual agreements paying severance? PR > Just fire people and deal with the consequences. Or why not reduce headcount and not deal with the consequences? That's what they're trying to do. Everyone has been bitter of tech workers for the better part of a decade. You're not going to lose points with the public for treating tech workers like normal workers.