It is so difficult to tell what is happening - have any teams started to hear anything?

Any word on the street? I got a revised Skip level meeting tomorrow with the usual attendees, no word yet about any cuts for us outside of Wilkin being reshuffled. Very curious if cost-saving programs will be axed in this seemingly brutal cut.

Being laid off would be the push I need to get away from this place. This is the most toxic company I've ever had the displeasure of working for but the pay is good so I've been having a hard time justifying leaving. Amazon, please, do me a favor and... — read more 

I've seen and heard a few people mention their managers told them to start looking because they're about to get the boot. Do managers really know already who's going to be affected? If that's true, then what's the point of waiting in telling all of... — read more 

I know some other areas were affected as well in the last few weeks, but I can only say about Kindle for sure.

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-01-13/layoffs-tech-amazon-salesforce-recession-economy-jobs

Worked with them in the past but unsure of what their fate is now. Curious to know.

Any thoughts?

Let me get this straight. A service that did not attract enough attention and desired use is supposed to now somehow do the opposite and become viable while being worked on by a significantly smaller number of employees. Because that's going to work... — read more 

The company has basically doubled its workforce over the pandemic and some might say that 18k are actually not big cuts considering the total number of employees. However, I still think that these cuts are too deep.

The anxiety produced by the uncertainty of whether I will be cut or not is perhaps even worse than the layoff itself. I don't trust the manager at all when he tries to relax the atmosphere. I can't focus on work and I wonder how the rest of you... — read more 

I hope for the best, although I have been preparing for a long time in case I end up on the target list. Considering that most places have hiring freeze or are laying off, I still haven't received any offer and that makes me very anxious. What are... — read more 

The comments of some employees that I heard are quite surprising. Where is the empathy towards colleagues who will lose their jobs? I never look forward to anyone's layoff, and I especially don't give myself the right to call someone else a... — read more 

Who has details on the news about layoffs? Who leaked the info and what was it, exactly?

I doubt Amazon will rush to get rid of its best employees. Let's face it, this place has a lot of fat, especially among middle management. Plenty of people can be cut there without any consequences. Now, if you are one of the people who contributes... — read more 

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64171008

I quit 6 months ago, I got a sweet job in the public sector. We have a guaranteed defined-benefit pension with great health benefits, no overtime, no stress, and a very moderate work-load. Public sector jobs are secure, since the various... — read more 

I don't think we're anywhere near over.

Tech companies in particular rely heavily on foreign workers, primarily from India and China, to perform specialized roles in fields like engineering, biotechnology and computer science, requiring work visas to hire them. In 2022, Amazon received... — read more 

Amazon stock is still overvalued. Amazon isn't going out of business, but it may have to reconsider its aggressive business model. Imagine what would happen if consumers thought about what they were buying and only bought what they really needed? ... — read more 

Just heard it. VSP need to be approved, same as PIP. Its not a real free choice.

"Amazon CEO AJ told employees in a memo made public that layoffs will continue in 2023." https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/layoffs-rise-workers-still-looking-quit-2023

I know layoffs are still looming and everybody is on edge but quitting so close to the end of the year and losing out on your bonus is hurting nobody but yourself. Two people I worked with quit at the start of December. That makes no sense at all to... — read more 

https://www.economist.com/business/2022/12/15/tech-lay-offs-are-the-latest-blow-to-office-landlords

Is AWS commerce platform a safe bet or will it get hit by layoffs?

Other than the usual suspects (nepotism hires and brown nosers) nobody should consider themselves safe. Amazon is in trouble and the leadership is looking at desperate measures to reverse the downward trend. This includes getting rid of as many... — read more 

"We don’t need a labor movement that’s well-liked to organize Amazon; we need one that scares the bejesus out of the ruling class and its hangers-on." https://labornotes.org/blogs/2021/04/lessons-labor-history-organizing-amazon

All big tech firm, Amazon included, send employees and executives all over the world to live and work. While some might be necessary, but it’s costing the company! Expatriate package includes paying for luxury housing, maids, children private... — read more 

*In response to a query, an Amazon spokesperson did not comment on the reports from sources that the company is looking to cut 20,000... — read more 

In late November, Amazon began making what are expected to be the largest corporate staff cuts in its 28-year history, axing as many as 10,000 corporate employees, or about 3 percent of the company’s office staff... — read more 

Excellent job leavers! I dont eorknfor AZ but i shop there.... Until today. I stand with the laid off. On my way to Best Buy to shop in person. Hoping only the best for all wirkers impacted.

https://www.axios.com/2022/12/06/tech-layoffs-h1b-visas-immigration

They don't care that these impacted employees can lose a lot more, they can lose their homes, some will no longer be able to pay for their children's college, etc. Someone will say that it is just business. However, hiring people who will work... — read more 

It is very clear that no one should ever, in any company, feel as if their job is guaranteed, that is, they should always keep their eyes open and look at other options. However, some groups are probably less likely to be targeted, I suppose... — read more 

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3682071/amazon-layoffs-now-expected-to-mount-to-20000-including-top-managers.html

Bon voyage... https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/02/tech-layoffs-leave-visa-holders-scrambling-for-jobs-to-remain-in-us.html

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4560922-amazon-why-aws-is-worth-60

As companies like Amazon and Meta lay off thousands of employees to cut costs, they lose something valuable in the process that can’t be quantified: workplace culture. Whatever the business criteria used, cuts must pass the culture test if... — read more 

"For the second time in two months, workers at the Joliet Amazon warehouse are demanding better working conditions. The employees are hoping to send a signal to Amazon management about fair pay and safer working... — read more