# Tech Layoffs

- Show: [Oxide and Friends](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends)
- Published: 2022-11-08
- Length: 1h 39m
- Episode: 34
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-11-08-tech-layoffs
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c443798f

## Summary

Bryan Cantrill, Adam Leventhal, and Steve Sitak discuss the recent wave of tech layoffs, contrasting the humane approach of Stripe with the chaotic and inhumane execution at Twitter under Elon Musk. They share personal experiences from Sun Microsystems, Joyent, and Delphix, highlighting the importance of transparency, decent treatment of employees, and the specific vulnerabilities of visa holders. The conversation also touches on the broader economic implications, including the potential collapse of online advertising and the need for regulatory frameworks to protect workers.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-11-08-tech-layoffs#t=0) Introduction and Platform Migration
- [5:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-11-08-tech-layoffs#t=324) Comparing Stripe and Twitter Layoffs
- [10:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-11-08-tech-layoffs#t=626) Lessons from Sun Microsystems and Joyent
- [21:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-11-08-tech-layoffs#t=1269) Humanity and Decency in Layoffs
- [44:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-11-08-tech-layoffs#t=2665) The Visa Holder Crisis
- [1:11:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-11-08-tech-layoffs#t=4297) Transparency and Organizational Health
- [1:24:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-11-08-tech-layoffs#t=5089) Economic Outlook and Advertising

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Stripe (company)
- Twitter (company)
- Sun Microsystems (company)
- Joyent (company)
- Delphix (company)
- Google (company)
- Meta (company)
- Pebble (company)
- Oxide Computer Company (company)
- Nebula (company)
- WARN Act (other)

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