Just heard that the decision is about saving dollars, not a number of headcount reduced. So poor performers may survive if they do not make as much money. Also, those is higher cost geos are more likely to be selected, regardless of performance.
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I call BS... The highest cost workers will mostly be safe as they are high level managers and engineers. The voluntary RIF and the sale of a site are the only times I recall them getting rid of many high level, high paying jobs. I'll be shocked if anyone with a 1 or 2 rating survives. Mid level engineering, professionals, and a few out of low level management.
I would expect US based employees to make up the majority of the layoffs.
If you are a new hire/grad in the US, you are still the equivalent of 2-4 headcount in a low cost geo
So new hires/ grads are safe?
Well yeah that was what they said from day one. The entire thing is going to be project based. If you are in a project that is experimental or unlikely to launched into a final product you might be a goner. Additionally, if you are a recruiter, in the business side of things and not critical you might be a goner as well.
I would also expect bunch of people in California to potentially get hit given the higher TC for the area.