Comments on: 25% Layoffs At Seattle’s Zillow http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:19:14 -0800 hourly 1 By: chetan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2579338 chetan Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:42:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2579338 People always hate to talk about when they are laid off. But as it has become every day's news headline since Yahoo started it with cutting 1500 of its task force last year, now a need of platform has been in demand where people can express their selves in words how they are feeling about their company, whey the got laid off was that justified or not. And every thing they want to tell anonymously.And www.layoffgossip.com is providing you that platform. People always hate to talk about when they are laid off. But as it has become every day’s news headline since Yahoo started it with cutting 1500 of its task force last year, now a need of platform has been in demand where people can express their selves in words how they are feeling about their company, whey the got laid off was that justified or not.
And every thing they want to tell anonymously.And http://www.layoffgossip.com is providing you that platform.

]]> By: tinyComb » Blog Archive » Zillow Lays Off 25% Of Staff Despite Strong Growth | tinyCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2548340 tinyComb » Blog Archive » Zillow Lays Off 25% Of Staff Despite Strong Growth | tinyCrunch Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:09:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2548340 [...] TC View jason's Profile      Subscribe via RSS RelatedBookmarksTags Ciao Microsoft!... Ciao is a consumer reviews and price comparison site  for products sold on the web. Microsoft has acquired their parent company Gr... See You At The tinyCrunch Weekend Round... Take the weekend off and enjoy the holiday. We'll have the weekend's best stories at the tinyCrunch Weekend Roundup on Monday night.... Animoto Makes Your Slideshow A Professi... •    Animoto comes out of beta today. The site turns user-uploaded pics into custom, professional-looking videos that move to wh... Digg it Stumble del.icio.us reddit Yahoo Google Firings More Lay Offs At Zillow Zillow Downsizes 25% Zillow Lays Off Workers [...] [...] TC View jason’s Profile      Subscribe via RSS RelatedBookmarksTags Ciao Microsoft!… Ciao is a consumer reviews and price comparison site  for products sold on the web. Microsoft has acquired their parent company Gr… See You At The tinyCrunch Weekend Round… Take the weekend off and enjoy the holiday. We’ll have the weekend’s best stories at the tinyCrunch Weekend Roundup on Monday night…. Animoto Makes Your Slideshow A Professi… •    Animoto comes out of beta today. The site turns user-uploaded pics into custom, professional-looking videos that move to wh… Digg it Stumble del.icio.us reddit Yahoo Google Firings More Lay Offs At Zillow Zillow Downsizes 25% Zillow Lays Off Workers [...]

]]> By: Layoff Stats in the Tech Sector | aajkacopypaste…lets kill some time!!! http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2522261 Layoff Stats in the Tech Sector | aajkacopypaste…lets kill some time!!! Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:43:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2522261 [...] TechCrunch [...] [...] TechCrunch [...]

]]> By: 互联网的那点事… » blog archive » IT公司裁员列表 人数已达19,724 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2512935 互联网的那点事… » blog archive » IT公司裁员列表 人数已达19,724 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:26:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2512935 [...] TechCrunch [...] [...] TechCrunch [...]

]]> By: Spencer Rascoff http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2510765 Spencer Rascoff Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:36:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2510765 Spencer from Zillow here. Debra, Thanks for your comment, and hopefully you'll find lots of ways to use Zillow to win more business. Please consider reading these two posts to learn more: http://activerain.com/blogsview/616349/10-Ways-Real-Estate-Agents-Can-Use-Zillow http://activerain.com/blogsview/721662/Zillow-Adds-A-Real-Estate-Professional-Directory-Add-Your-Name-For-Free thank you Spencer from Zillow here.

Debra,
Thanks for your comment, and hopefully you’ll find lots of ways to use Zillow to win more business. Please consider reading these two posts to learn more:

http://activera...-Can-Use-Zillow
http://activera...r-Name-For-Free

thank you

]]> By: Social Networking Watch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2507546 Social Networking Watch Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:32:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2507546 <strong>25% Layoffs At Seattle's Zillow...</strong> TECH CRUNCH -- Oct 17 -- Zillow had 155 employees, so at least 35 former employees are now looking for a job. This was an incredibly painful decision for me and the leadership team, but, in the end, we concluded... 25% Layoffs At Seattle’s Zillow…

TECH CRUNCH — Oct 17 — Zillow had 155 employees, so at least 35 former employees are now looking for a job. This was an incredibly painful decision for me and the leadership team, but, in the end, we concluded…

]]> By: Keeping Count: The TechCrunch Layoff Tracker http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2506802 Keeping Count: The TechCrunch Layoff Tracker Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:48:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2506802 [...] week alone, we’ve seen layoffs at Zillow, Pandora, Zivity, AdBrite, Hi5, Jive Software, and Redfin (which laid off 20 people). The week [...] [...] week alone, we’ve seen layoffs at Zillow, Pandora, Zivity, AdBrite, Hi5, Jive Software, and Redfin (which laid off 20 people). The week [...]

]]> By: Start It Up http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2506451 Start It Up Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:04:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2506451 Applying the new iPhone VC doublespeak decoder app to Barton's speech produced the following: "It is with contempt and disdain for the pleebs that I make the inevitable decision to jettison you the dedicated peons who have toiled to make Zillow the company it is-- for me. A company that was able to sock away some 90M in venture cash reserves. Yes, you the little 40 FTEs who toiled hard and long, who helped build the valuation for we -- the founders -- we are tossing yer sorry asses off the boat. You see, we hired you only for your ability to make us rich. And you served at our pleasure. You clearly fell for the ruse. Sure, we promised you free lunch and soda. In exchange, we asked that you work 90+ hours a week. We the founders nattered on and on about a TEAM CULTURE in order to secure your undying loyalty. We even let you bring your dogs into work. And I hate dogs. We the founders talked about the TEAM as a fighting unit primarily as a way to thwart you from leaving to Trulia. We the founders honored our promises. Until of course we changed our minds and stabbed you in the back. Yes, the tough economic times are hitting us all -- unequally of course. I might be forced to ground my second Gulfstream V. But the real reason why we are throwing you to the sharks is that it is our chance to claw back your unvested stock and bonues so that we can secure an E, F & G round of funding. Please believe me when I say I am certain that it is in MY best interest as a share holder. I am sure you can understand this. The coming months ahead will likely be hard ones for you. While you are unable to make your mortgage payments and your families are falling apart -- keep this in mind: if the company succeeds, I succeed. And if I succeed, YOU SUCCEED. Got that? Someday after you are bankrupt, divorced and in prison for prostituting your children you might come to thank me for this free lesson in free market situational ethics and contingent morality. Sincerely, Richard "The Fink" Barton Applying the new iPhone VC doublespeak decoder app to Barton’s speech produced the following:

“It is with contempt and disdain for the pleebs that I make the inevitable decision to jettison you the dedicated peons who have toiled to make Zillow the company it is– for me. A company that was able to sock away some 90M in venture cash reserves. Yes, you the little 40 FTEs who toiled hard and long, who helped build the valuation for we — the founders — we are tossing yer sorry asses off the boat. You see, we hired you only for your ability to make us rich. And you served at our pleasure. You clearly fell for the ruse. Sure, we promised you free lunch and soda. In exchange, we asked that you work 90+ hours a week. We the founders nattered on and on about a TEAM CULTURE in order to secure your undying loyalty. We even let you bring your dogs into work. And I hate dogs. We the founders talked about the TEAM as a fighting unit primarily as a way to thwart you from leaving to Trulia. We the founders honored our promises. Until of course we changed our minds and stabbed you in the back. Yes, the tough economic times are hitting us all — unequally of course. I might be forced to ground my second Gulfstream V. But the real reason why we are throwing you to the sharks is that it is our chance to claw back your unvested stock and bonues so that we can secure an E, F & G round of funding. Please believe me when I say I am certain that it is in MY best interest as a share holder. I am sure you can understand this. The coming months ahead will likely be hard ones for you. While you are unable to make your mortgage payments and your families are falling apart — keep this in mind: if the company succeeds, I succeed. And if I succeed, YOU SUCCEED. Got that? Someday after you are bankrupt, divorced and in prison for prostituting your children you might come to thank me for this free lesson in free market situational ethics and contingent morality.

Sincerely,

Richard “The Fink” Barton

]]> By: Debra Sinick http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2506386 Debra Sinick Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:12:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2506386 As a Seattle area Realtor, I'm still trying to figure out what the company is all about, Boris. Transparency is their mantra, but the data is often inaccurate, doing a disservice to the consumer. I hope they find their true business model as I would love to see them succeed. My thoughts are with those who were laid off and I do hope they are able to find other employment. As a Seattle area Realtor, I’m still trying to figure out what the company is all about, Boris. Transparency is their mantra, but the data is often inaccurate, doing a disservice to the consumer. I hope they find their true business model as I would love to see them succeed. My thoughts are with those who were laid off and I do hope they are able to find other employment.

]]> By: BloomBurst - The Official Vox Pop Design Blog » Blog Archive » Next 6-9 Months: ROI Under a Microscope http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2506373 BloomBurst - The Official Vox Pop Design Blog » Blog Archive » Next 6-9 Months: ROI Under a Microscope Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:05:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2506373 [...] divided by their cost of keeping around is lowest. Within the last week there have been layoffs at Zillow, Pandora, Zivity, AdBrite, Hi5, Jive Software, and Redfin. Podango (a podcasting company with Utah [...] [...] divided by their cost of keeping around is lowest. Within the last week there have been layoffs at Zillow, Pandora, Zivity, AdBrite, Hi5, Jive Software, and Redfin. Podango (a podcasting company with Utah [...]

]]> By: Boris Epstein http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505831 Boris Epstein Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:24:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505831 Too bad about the layoff. Zillow was one of the shining stars of the Seattle marketplace. But there are many great companies in Seattle that I am sure would love a shot at this let go talent. For a list of Seattle-based tech companies with location and contact information, check out www.thewebwar.com - a very useful resource site. Boris Too bad about the layoff. Zillow was one of the shining stars of the Seattle marketplace. But there are many great companies in Seattle that I am sure would love a shot at this let go talent.

For a list of Seattle-based tech companies with location and contact information, check out http://www.thewebwar.com – a very useful resource site.

Boris

]]> By: Tluckett http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505809 Tluckett Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:56:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505809 ZS I was wondering in what areas of Zillow the layoffs occured? ZS I was wondering in what areas of Zillow the layoffs occured?

]]> By: ZS http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505730 ZS Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:08:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505730 It is actually 40 full timers. I am one of them. It is actually 40 full timers. I am one of them.

]]> By: Zillow Lays Off 25% Of Staff Despite Strong Growth | tinyCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505705 Zillow Lays Off 25% Of Staff Despite Strong Growth | tinyCrunch Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:34:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505705 [...] TC Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] TC Share and Enjoy: [...]

]]> By: Gary http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505632 Gary Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:13:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505632 It makes me glad that we contracted out much of our development to keep our headcount low to begin with. Ironically, that is actually getting cheaper now... It makes me glad that we contracted out much of our development to keep our headcount low to begin with. Ironically, that is actually getting cheaper now…

]]> By: Alex http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505613 Alex Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:55:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505613 techcrunch should jump on the bandwagon and fire someone too. Think of the exposure! techcrunch should jump on the bandwagon and fire someone too. Think of the exposure!

]]> By: sirpee http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505581 sirpee Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:24:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505581 i know some ex-Zillow people. They do not believe the susbstance matches the hype machine around the company. Nor does the revenue match the headcount. i know some ex-Zillow people. They do not believe the susbstance matches the hype machine around the company. Nor does the revenue match the headcount.

]]> By: I was right about zillow, called layoffs | The Andrew Hillman Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505579 I was right about zillow, called layoffs | The Andrew Hillman Blog Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:22:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505579 [...] Techcrunch has more on the layoffs. [...] [...] Techcrunch has more on the layoffs. [...]

]]> By: harry http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505577 harry Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:20:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505577 if you worked their you'd know that's not true. this is nothing to revel in. some decent people are unemployed now in an economy that has taken a nosedive. if you worked their you’d know that’s not true. this is nothing to revel in. some decent people are unemployed now in an economy that has taken a nosedive.

]]> By: The Bloodshed Continues – Zillow Lays Off 25% Staff | Startup Wire http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505575 The Bloodshed Continues – Zillow Lays Off 25% Staff | Startup Wire Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:17:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505575 [...] TechCrunch] Related Posts Random Posts Cloud Computing Sucks – Gmail Outages Getting [...] [...] TechCrunch] Related Posts Random Posts Cloud Computing Sucks – Gmail Outages Getting [...]

]]> By: wesley http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505559 wesley Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:04:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505559 Who cares (after the nth post).. Make a sister site for these kind of posts instead of clogging the site with them. Who cares (after the nth post).. Make a sister site for these kind of posts instead of clogging the site with them.

]]> By: DallasDirt » Blog Archive » Oh Dear: Layoffs at Zillow http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505552 DallasDirt » Blog Archive » Oh Dear: Layoffs at Zillow Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:53:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505552 [...] of my fave companies – you guys hanging in there? Leave a [...] [...] of my fave companies – you guys hanging in there? Leave a [...]

]]> By: berrystone http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505550 berrystone Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:50:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505550 this company has always been about smoke and mirrors and now their comeuppance --- I love it! this company has always been about smoke and mirrors and now their comeuppance — I love it!

]]> By: Shawn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505487 Shawn Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:23:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505487 layoff whores layoff whores

]]> By: Hasan Luongo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/25-layoffs-at-seattles-zillow/comment-page-1/#comment-2505470 Hasan Luongo Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:14:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23468#comment-2505470 wow layoff week at techcrunch, this sucks. wow layoff week at techcrunch, this sucks.

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