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> The problems with voluntary layoffs like that is the most competent people are always the first ones to quit. Rather, the ones who have the easiest time find
by aleph_minus_one 3y ago
> The problems with voluntary layoffs like that is the most competent people are always the first ones to quit.
Rather, the ones who have the easiest time finding a new job will often be the first ones to quit. These are not necessarily the most competent ones because, for example, people who are better at self-promotion often do have it easier to find a new job, without necessarily being more competent.
- Pet_Ant 3y ago> Rather, the ones who have the easiest time finding a new job will often be the first ones to quit. Doesn't that mean the layoff is as humane as possible? It means you inflict the least amount of suffering you could.
- rednerrus 3y agoIt definitely leaves the people who are competent in the org in a lurch.
- aleph_minus_one 3y agoIndeed: it leaves those people who are competent, but not good self-promoters in the lurch.