As was reiterated in eFinancialCareers today, it is likely that most of the layoffs are yet to come. This will be a protracted process for the next 7 quarters. So the "closure" we get this week is only worth so much. I think we have to get used to the new normal.
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Divestitures are a different 5,000. Attrition has been very low. Bottom performers may get cut but it won't add up to 10,000 heads.
Just to put this in context, between divestitures, attrition and bottom performers there is more than enough to cover the rest. Most companies in the street cull the bottom 5% every year.