Meta’s Big Shake‑Up: The 87,000‑Strong Workforce Gets a Reality Check
Mark Zuckerberg opened the door to a tough conversation on Tuesday, telling a hall‑filled crowd that the morning of Wednesday, November 9 would bring hard news. The CEO’s mood was no bright optimism—people who were there knew he was shoulder‑deep in the dust of “too many hires, too little growth.”
What’s Getting Cut
- Recruiting squad – Hiring folks will feel the pinch.
- Business teams – Sales, marketing, and the tinker‑that‑makes‑money units are on the chopping block.
- Every other department “is affected” – it’s not an isolated incident.
According to confidential sources, the announcement will go out about 6 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday. Staffers who’ll lose their seats at Meta will learn their fate over the course of that morning. If you’re worried you’re next, the message will reach you sooner or later, but maybe not by lunchtime.
What Happens After the Layoff?
- Hearing back from HR – Lori Goler, the head of people, promised at least four months of pay as severance. That’s a small comfort in a sea of uncertainty.
- Meta’s reportedly had 87,000 employees at the end of September. No secret formulas to keep them all.
No Official Word from Meta
The company has stayed tight‑lipped about the report, so any chatter we see “in the wild” is only speculation. It’s a classic case of corporate silence after a nail‑in‑the‑wall event.
Context and Other Names on the Move
- Twitter – Half its crew vanishes after Musk’s $44 billion takeover. Ironically, the platform is now enticing former pals back.
- Microsoft – A little less dramatic, but still shedding more than a thousand positions last month.
So there you have it: Meta, once the darling of the advertising world, is fielding a classic “tighten the belt” scenario. If you’re reading this, buckle up—there’s plenty of work to do in navigating the new landscape (and maybe a good story for the office coffee break).
