"At the beginning of Covid, the world quickly moved online and the spike in e-commerce caused huge revenue growth," Zuckerberg wrote. "Many people expect this to be a permanent acceleration that will continue even after the pandemic ends. I did too, so I made the decision to increase investment significantly. Unfortunately, this is not what I expected."
Zuckerberg went on to say that online trading had returned to "previous trends" and cited other factors including "decreasing macroeconomics," "increasing competition," and "losing ad signals."
As for the company's severance package, Zuckerberg explained some details, which include:
Meta layoffs are just the latest in a spate of layoffs at technology companies based on the Bay Area. In recent weeks and months, we have seen similar moves by Salesforce, DocuSign, and most recently, Twitter.
According to Zuckerberg's blog post, all Meta employees will be emailed telling them what layoffs mean for them. "Affected employees," he wrote, "will have the opportunity to talk to someone to get answers to their questions and join the information session."
We studied the details of how more than 11,000 Meta employees learned that they were dismissed on Wednesday morning.
For months, rumors about potential layoffs in Meta have been circulating. Wednesday morning, the rumors rose.
"I woke up around 8 a.m., and I checked my personal email, and I found an email saying I was dismissed," said a former Meta employee.
A software engineer who did not wish to be named, said many of his colleagues got up until 3 am checking their personal emails hoping it wasn't them.
"Everyone was worried because we knew it would happen, but we didn't know when it would happen."
Luz Pena: "How many people do you know who are also laid off today?"
Former Meta employee: "A lot. I think from my friends, maybe 10 or more."
News of layoffs also had an impact on businesses in the area. We spoke with some restaurant owners who said businesses were sluggish with some Meta employees working from home. After Wednesday, that concern increased.
"I don't know what's going to happen now. Because people don't come. I don't know what's going to happen. My business is down," said Miguel Angel Sanchez, owner of My Taqueria.
Some business owners are afraid to speak in front of the camera. Meta has this shopping center and is influential in this community. Recently they have collaborated with the city in the construction of ambitious housing, retail and open spaces. Wednesday, Menlo Mayor Park
This is a tough day for the 11,000 employees who have been laid off, as well as for the remaining workers. I hope all those who have been laid off can find a new job quickly. The Meta way Village project is on the agenda of the Council next week so I won't comment any further."
According to the Meta severance package, employees will get a base salary of 16 weeks, plus two weeks for each year of work.
Luz Pena: "What do you think now?"
Former Meta employee: "I thought I might take a break, take a break and find a new job."
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