Elon Musk Says He Doesn't Actually Plan to Cut Twitter Staff by 75%
https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-twitter-cut-75-staff-sink-remote-work-1849708370

An off topic conspiracy post and the related replies have been removed.

 

 

3 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Its the normal behaviour when firing people .

Otherwise the people may do some serious damage 

If they wanted to do serious damage they would already have done so. Unless you think the take over and getting the boot came as a surprise to them?

Just now, stevenl said:

If they wanted to do serious damage they would already have done so. Unless you think the take over and getting the boot came as a surprise to them?

It was their firing from their jobs , rather then the actual take-over .

Like , when people get fired from sensitive jobs , where they could cause serious damage , they are required to leave the premises immediately .

1 hour ago, NativeBob said:

My guess it was just wrong choice of word "escorted".

It's standard protocol at big companies. You aren't manhandled or frogmarched or something like that. Just burly security guys coming into your office and politely asking you to follow them out.

15 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

It was their firing from their jobs , rather then the actual take-over .

Like , when people get fired from sensitive jobs , where they could cause serious damage , they are required to leave the premises immediately .

I do feel a connection between the take over and the firing.

You really think either came as a surprise to them?

7 minutes ago, stevenl said:

I do feel a connection between the take over and the firing.

You really think either came as a surprise to them?

Yes, they were connected and it probably didn't come as a surprise , but employees aren't going to cause any damage whilst they are still employed .

   When they get fired, they get removed from the building before they can cause any sabotage 

2 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Yes, they were connected and it probably didn't come as a surprise , but employees aren't going to cause any damage whilst they are still employed .

   When they get fired, they get removed from the building before they can cause any sabotage 

And that sabotage they couldn't do the day before.

14 minutes ago, stevenl said:

I do feel a connection between the take over and the firing.

You really think either came as a surprise to them?

They knew long ago their heads would roll. Musk had been feuding with Agrawal for a while and had publicly scolded their censor czar what's-her-name for bias.

7 minutes ago, stevenl said:

And that sabotage they couldn't do the day before.

They wouldn't do it the day before whilst still employed .

2 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Id sack em all. Go Musk.

Because you think a narcissistic billionaire has got your back.

11 hours ago, stevenl said:

Being escorted out of the office. Pathetic behaviour.

You are showing your ignorance with this comment.

 

This is standard operational procedure and has been for a long time in tech and data focused companies.

 

Prior notice of dismissal is never given.  Guards just walk up behind a person at their desk and tell them to log out of their computer and hand over all keys, phones or other devices.

 

Nothing pathetic about this behaviour.  It is sound management practice so that the outgoing employee does not copy, steal, or delete important files.

 

Things are probably different in the Thai dive charter industry....

Can't wait for President Trump to be invited back on to the new non-partisan @Twitter; and if liberals have a problem with free speech on Ver.2.0 of the platform, they can go start their own social media network (I hear Parler is for sale) ????????????

3 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Can't wait for President Trump to be invited back on to the new non-partisan @Twitter; and if liberals have a problem with free speech on Ver.2.0 of the platform, they can go start their own social media network (I hear Parler is for sale) ????????????

American Politics again !!!!!!!

As the saying goes...a fish rots from the head first; good on Elon for lancing the wound on his first day in the corner suite.

Reports are that Elon plans to fire up to 75% of the staff...looks like San Francisco's homeless population is set for a big jump.

32 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

As the saying goes...a fish rots from the head first; good on Elon for lancing the wound on his first day in the corner suite.

He literally carried in a sink,To let it sink in., lol

He should also have brought a broom to signify a clean sweep of the upper elite positions in the company!

Google and other non conservative  organizations will scoop them up in a heart beat imop

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/10/27/video-of-elon-musk-carrying-sink-through-twitter-headquarters-is-this-weeks-most-popular-tweet/?sh=3cf47f001f22

It was a nice gig while it lasted...but with 11 billion in additional debt on its books and billions in interests payments annually, I don't think the new private owners will put up with this much longer...

 

It looks like Vijaya Gadde is the one who's been suspended permanently! 

 

"He who laughs last...laughs best."

 

9 minutes ago, riclag said:

He literally carried in a sink,To let it sink in., lol

He should also have brought a broom to signify a clean sweep of the upper elite positions in the company!

Google and other non conservative  organizations will scoop them up in a heart beat imop

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/10/27/video-of-elon-musk-carrying-sink-through-twitter-headquarters-is-this-weeks-most-popular-tweet/?sh=3cf47f001f22

I took it to mean he was going to throw out (fire) everyone but the bathroom sinks ????????????  

14 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

It looks like Vijaya Gadde is the one who's been suspended permanently! 

 

"He who laughs last...laughs best."

 

She was partially responsible for Tump being banned and also responsible for stories about Bidens son being banned from being spoken about just before the last election 

22 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

I took it to mean he was going to throw out (fire) everyone but the bathroom sinks ????????????  

I dont tweet but I have seen  in recent years through news reports what they as a social media platform have done to many!

Sad !

But hey things are looking good finally for the ones who support freedom of opinions, without fear of reprisals from the censorship minions!

 

20 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

She was partially responsible for Tump being banned and also responsible for stories about Bidens son being banned from being spoken about just before the last election 

Gadde was Twitter's top lawyer and general counsel and the reports are that she personally was the one who made the decision to permanently ban a president of the United States from this social media platform. (While the Twitter account of the President of Iran, as an example, is still allowed.)

1 hour ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Can't wait for President Trump to be invited back on to the new non-partisan @Twitter; and if liberals have a problem with free speech on Ver.2.0 of the platform, they can go start their own social media network (I hear Parler is for sale) ????????????

I’m all for Trump getting back on Twitter.

 

His handlers are less keen.

 

Which is why he rarely appears in live broadcasts these days.

 

And that’s apart from the legal jeopardy he puts himself in when he opens his mouth.

 

 

1 minute ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Gadde was Twitter's top lawyer and general counsel and the reports are that she personally was the one who made the decision to permanently ban a president of the United States from this social media platform. (While the Twitter account of the President of Iran, as an example, is still allowed.)

Quite possible her decision  were biased and not partial and She banned Mr Trump for political reasons 

I’ll make the point again.

 

A billionaire narcissist hasn’t got your corner.

 

 

1 hour ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

I took it to mean he was going to throw out (fire) everyone but the bathroom sinks ????????????  

When he tweeted that vid he literally said. “Entering twitter hq let that sink in”.

 

His very next tweet was “meeting a lot of cool people at twitter today”

 

in addition he denied reports of intentions to sack 75% of staff.

 

as for free speech, that depends it may have consequences as he also tweeted below.

 

 

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Because you think a narcissistic billionaire has got your back.

No cause free speech is important. 

18 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’ll make the point again.

 

A billionaire narcissist hasn’t got your corner.

 

 

Do poor lefties?

There is something seriously wrong when one person can control rockets, satellites, cars and one of the biggest social media platforms.  It's simply not right.