drpgq might have been thinking of this (Seems to match you described as well): IBM layoffs strike first in India; workers describe as 'slaughter' and 'massive'

drpgq might have been thinking of this (Seems to match you described as well): IBM layoffs strike first in India; workers describe as 'slaughter' and 'massive' - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7223582 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7223582