Say M$FT is Ford, Google is GM then Meta must be Dodge/Chrysler, no? Or AMC?

The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Labor today announced separate settlement agreements with Facebook regarding its use of the permanent labor certification program (PERM). The Justice Department’s settlement resolves its... — read more 

The UI at Facebook was horrific

During a December 2017 interview I asked if Facebook would be as energetic about laying off people “when the music stopped” as they were about hiring at such a fast rate. The finance guy liked the question, but the managers and execs did not. They... — read more 

How many H1B people getting laid off and need to leave the united states?

It might be a harsh thing to say, but perhaps the layoff is a blessing in disguise for many because I don't think that anything will get better here. The golden years have passed and, unfortunately, the steep decline is hardly stoppable, although... — read more 

Besides the absurd commercial by Zuck, it’s an insane amount of waste— 24 billion on such a stupid project?!... — read more 

I am somewhat surprised that some here are saying that no more than 10,000 employees are needed here. Are you sure you would like to work in such a Meta?

I wonder if MZ has a final number of employees he is aiming for with these layoffs. I'm sure people would like to know if they're safe after one of these rounds is done or if they're only getting a short reprieve before it starts again. I hate seeing... — read more 

I dont work at Facebook but good luck guys!!!

I have worked for 3 international fintech companies, leaders in their fields. They all do complicated work in moving money safely and securely. These companies have multiple products, and the corresponding teams needed to support this critical... — read more 

Meta employee: why should we stay? MZ: where would you go?

Employees with technical backgrounds like user experience, software engineering, graphics programming and other roles announced on LinkedIn that they had been let go by the company on Wednesday morning. A Meta spokesperson confirmed to CNBC the cuts... — read more 

I just got one now. Locked out of machine. Anyone else??

https://www.vox.com/technology/2023/4/18/23688627/meta-layoffs-mark-zuckerberg-facebook-instagram-whatsapp

Is everybody ready for the coming layoffs? The only reason why this is happening is overhiring. Meta hired people without even knowing what they would be doing just to make sure Meta got them, and not somebody else. That's not a winning strategy in... — read more 

Mass Layoffs and Absentee Bosses Create a Morale Crisis at Meta Workers at Facebook’s parent have been increasingly alarmed by job cuts and the company’s direction. April 12, 2023, 3:00 a.m. ET An illustration of a crumbling corporate... — read more 

How is everybody doing on finding a new job? I don't and didn't work for Meta but I know a few folks who were affected, and at least one of them is still unemployed. I'm just curious if more people have managed to find new positions or if the... — read more 

Meta can have a union too. Or folks can complain and see what happens. #solidarity https://alphabetworkersunion.org/

After mass layoffs, Meta is pulling remote work back in a big way https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/meta-pulls-back-on-remote-work-17876698.php It was expected, wasn’t it?

I just wish the entire company would fold. It would be better for humanity.

As Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to let go of 10,000 more workers in his company’s latest round of layoffs, a Harvard University expert says she “takes issue” with the way some of them are being conducted — namely, over... — read more 

https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/meta-pushes-change-to-bonus-plan-5599612/ Whadya think?

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/meta-facebook-layoffs-recruiter-tiktok-b2305583.html

I'm working at the Seattle office and have not seen them serving beef or steak for lunch or dinner. Is this happening in all the other offices? Soon will be no more dinner, Zuck is following Musk!

Having "Meta" listed on your resume is still pretty impressive to employers, but it's hard to say for sure how long that will remain the case. You should take advantage of it while you still can. Highlight this experience to potential employers while... — read more 

In November - people knew within a 4 hour window from a template email. Did the same happen last week for recruiting? Or are managers/VPs involved in the communications this round?

At a time when people are leaving Facebook and Instagram in droves, Meta won't be paying the creators that are keeping them on the platform. YouTube wins again. https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/9/23633249/meta-ends-reels-play-bonus-instagram-facebook — read more 

Meta employees grill Mark Zuckerberg at all-hands meeting following layoffs The chief executive faced questions including how employees are supposed to trust... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/m/937fa72c-8e65-3057-9074-9c325c021fd4/mark-zuckerberg-makes-a.html

It’s a bad way to do layoffs, which experts say should be minimal, compassionate, and clearly communicated. Doing so little by little will leave workers on edge and drive away people Meta wants to keep, and there’s also a good chance it will hurt the... — read more 

Someone has already asked this question, but I think the correlation is clear. You?

A former tech CEO, who asked to remain anonymous to speak candidly, said Tuesday that companies such as Meta, Google, Amazon, and Twitter had hired “stupid amounts of people” in the last few years to work on “science projects.” Speaking... — read more 

Glassdoor Awards for Meta: Best Places to Work: 2022 (#47), 2021 (#11), 2020 (#23), 2019 (#7), 2018 (#1), 2015 (#13), 2014 (#5), 2013 (#1), 2012 (#3), 2011 (#1) Top CEOs: 2019 (#55), 2018 (#16), 2017 (#10), 2016 (#4), 2015 (#4), 2014 (#10), 2013... — read more 

Why staying in a place where layers of management won’t let you advance? Or even worse, give you blurry direction to produce non value added work to later confront the reality of non meeting expectations! I was never impressed by perks honestly, if... — read more 

You were paid to not work? https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/paid-employees-to-do-fake-work-laid-off-worker-accuses-meta-of-not-having-enough-work-for-staff-373423-2023-03-15 Please fire all recruiters!!!

Not a Meta employee so not coming here to pile on (I was laid off in the fall so I know the feeling) but JFC how many recruiters did you guys have? It seems from my LinkedIn it's just a neverending sea of recruiters/talent acquisition people being... — read more 

The management was sleeping when over hiring was taking place. The left hand (engg orgs) did not know what the right hand (recruiting) was doing? People were given insane amount of money. Management knew what was going on. But they will not take... — read more