Microsoft to lay off 17% of workforce? - Blu-ray Forum

ZackL · 01-01-2009, 04:25 PM

Anyone know if this is confirmed or not? Scary if true... definitely reflecting the state of economy in an effective way. Not posting this to bash btw. Microsoft is fine in my books!

http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...1142&Itemid=38

Marquoz · 01-01-2009, 04:42 PM

It wouldn't surprise me if it was true. Microsoft has taken many beatings lately in profits. Zune isn't doing as well as the iPod, Vista was a failure for businesses which are a huge source of income, Xbox 360 came with a huge return rate which cost a massive amount of money. All of that with the economic downturn and layoffs would be around the corner.

Musashi · 01-01-2009, 05:42 PM

Lots of companies have been having layoffs lately. It's ugly.

stahl7639 · 01-01-2009, 07:14 PM

Maybe they should not make cuts and use their workforce to make products that work. Unliike the Zune, which had a worldwide crash recently.

Microsoft = Fail

quexos · 01-02-2009, 06:47 AM

Yep this is a sign of times. Let us see how things go this year.

jw · 01-02-2009, 07:23 AM

hurry everyone buy a Zune.....uh......oh......wait

Forrestandjen07 · 01-02-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stahl7639

Maybe they should not make cuts and use their workforce to make products that work. Unliike the Zune, which had a worldwide crash recently.

Microsoft = Fail

um every major company, Even sony are making job cuts

and wow, the zune had a 24 hr crash for 30 gig users, big whoop,shit happens

Elandyll · 01-02-2009, 01:48 PM

The Article says that the layoffs would happen a week before they make public their Q2 earnings. Do they mean Q4 earnings?
And -if- true, the article implies (probably correctly) that the layoffs are a preemptive strike to avoid a huge backlash on the stock market following that publication.

Wonder how it's going to look...

stahl7639 · 01-02-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrestandjen07

um every major company, Even sony are making job cuts

and wow, the zune had a 24 hr crash for 30 gig users, big whoop,<moderated> happens

Hmm, so defensive, are you Bill Gates?

Forrestandjen07 · 01-02-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stahl7639

Hmm, so defensive, are you Bill Gates?

Im not definisive, But you saying micrsoft fail, is Silly.

There having to make cuts just like everybody else

tron3 · 01-02-2009, 11:26 PM

Some companies use the economy as an excuse to cut jobs. Microsoft could earn ZERO dollars in 2009 and still be sitting pretty in the black.

I don't believe them.

Uniquely · 01-02-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stahl7639

Microsoft = Fail

If the definition of "fail" in your dictionary is to be one of the most profitable corporations ever, and to have your products in billions of homes and businesses worldwide... then yes..... Microsoft = HUGE fail.

b15nut · 01-03-2009, 01:28 AM

I agree with keeping them on and have them design products that work without built in bugs!

stahl7639 · 01-03-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

If the definition of "fail" in your dictionary is to be one of the most profitable corporations ever, and to have your products in billions of homes and businesses worldwide... then yes..... Microsoft = HUGE fail.

That is EXACTLY my definition of fail. But you have to throw in the that Microsoft's products are subpar at best.

DrinkMore · 01-03-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

If the definition of "fail" in your dictionary is to be one of the most profitable corporations ever, and to have your products in billions of homes and businesses worldwide... then yes..... Microsoft = HUGE fail.

Your forgetting one very big point... there is a BIG difference between PROFITABLE and SUCCESSFUL.

MS is profitable, yes - but are they SUCCESSFUL? No.

dialog_gvf · 01-03-2009, 09:02 PM

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It's unlikely that Microsoft will be laying off a lot of people in departments and regions that are doing well, and considering the recent upturn in console sales, we have a feeling that at least most of the people working in the Xbox 360 departments will be pretty safe.

I would have thought profitability was the key.

If the gave away free Xbox 360, I'll bet they'd do even better!

Gary

badboi · 01-03-2009, 09:21 PM

Oh dear. Looks like Amir got out just in time.

In all seriousness, hope those who are layed off find something better.

Aaron · 01-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Why does everyone here hate Microsoft?! I love MS, they're less evil than Apple.

Forrestandjen07 · 01-03-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Why does everyone here hate Microsoft?! I love MS, they're less evil than Apple.

Because most of them are immature fan boys, but others do have there real reasons
I also fail to see how one can be profitable, but not succesfull.

Sussudio · 01-03-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Why does everyone here hate Microsoft?! I love MS, they're less evil than Apple.

i personally hate microsoft because of my horrendous experience with my xbox 360s (i wont repost here but ive written about it in previous OT threads) and subsequent experiences with their customer service. i think a company should be rated 50% on their products, 50% on their service. microsoft has failed me in both areas numerous times. im sure others have had different experiences, but i haven't so that's where i stand.

01-01-2009, 04:25 PM	#1
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	Microsoft to lay off 17% of workforce? Anyone know if this is confirmed or not? Scary if true... definitely reflecting the state of economy in an effective way. Not posting this to bash btw. Microsoft is fine in my books! http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...1142&Itemid=38

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01-01-2009, 04:42 PM	#2
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	It wouldn't surprise me if it was true. Microsoft has taken many beatings lately in profits. Zune isn't doing as well as the iPod, Vista was a failure for businesses which are a huge source of income, Xbox 360 came with a huge return rate which cost a massive amount of money. All of that with the economic downturn and layoffs would be around the corner.

01-01-2009, 05:42 PM	#3
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Lots of companies have been having layoffs lately. It's ugly.

01-01-2009, 07:14 PM	#4
stahl7639 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Pittsburgh, PA Blu-ray collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:1	Maybe they should not make cuts and use their workforce to make products that work. Unliike the Zune, which had a worldwide crash recently. Microsoft = Fail

01-02-2009, 06:47 AM	#5
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Yep this is a sign of times. Let us see how things go this year.

01-02-2009, 07:23 AM	#6
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	hurry everyone buy a Zune.....uh......oh......wait

01-02-2009, 01:48 PM	#8
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	The Article says that the layoffs would happen a week before they make public their Q2 earnings. Do they mean Q4 earnings? And -if- true, the article implies (probably correctly) that the layoffs are a preemptive strike to avoid a huge backlash on the stock market following that publication. Wonder how it's going to look...

01-02-2009, 11:26 PM	#11
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Some companies use the economy as an excuse to cut jobs. Microsoft could earn ZERO dollars in 2009 and still be sitting pretty in the black. I don't believe them.

01-03-2009, 01:28 AM	#13
b15nut Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Queen Creek, AZ Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:6	I agree with keeping them on and have them design products that work without built in bugs!

01-03-2009, 09:21 PM	#17
badboi Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Atlanta	Oh dear. Looks like Amir got out just in time. In all seriousness, hope those who are layed off find something better.

01-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#18
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	Why does everyone here hate Microsoft?! I love MS, they're less evil than Apple.

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