Thread regarding Schlumberger Ltd. layoffs

What is the logic behind keeping useless project managers while kicking out all the engineers doing actual work?

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Post ID: @OP+L5yW4yl

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What about so many VPs? Are they of any use?

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Post ID: @2qxb+L5yW4yl

I agree. Many of them are useless.

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Post ID: @1qab+L5yW4yl

As easily as you can replace SLB engineers with fresh outs since SLB products don't really need years of experience, SLB managers can be replaced in the same manner with 0 impact on the company. They don't really have obvious skill sets, but are expensive to keep for no particular reason.

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Post ID: @evv+L5yW4yl

New crop of current tech savvy folk graduating twice a year. Figure it out.

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Post ID: @fsk+L5yW4yl

You didn't know yet? They have a special skill to make them look busy and useful.

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