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More layoffs, more profits.

The full 30,000 jobs would represent a small portion of Amazon’s 1.58 million employees, but nearly 10% of the firm’s corporate workforce. The majority of Amazon’s workers are in fulfillment centers and warehouses.

It would be the largest layoff in Amazon’s three-decade history. The company trimmed about 27,000 jobs in 2022.

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[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Devaluing labor. Amazon. new logo do you Think Jeff would approve this?

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 10 points 3 days ago

Would it even matter anymore? It could be "we hate you, piss off! Amazon" and everyone would still shop there.

[–] QuandaleDingle@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

do you Think Jeff would approve this?

Come on, you know Jeff laughs on his way to the bank with that shit-eating grin.