This absolutely sucks for those involved, especially given the timing. Not only does it add stress to an already stressful time of year for many, but hiring typ

This absolutely sucks for those involved, especially given the timing. Not only does it add stress to an already stressful time of year for many, but hiring typically slows down in December anyway. That said it's good to see five months of severance pay. Hopefully long enough that the effected folks can take a little time off to refresh themselves, not stress about finances, and give the industry time to pick up hiring again in 2024 once new annual budgets kick in...