Comments on: Keeping Count: The TechCrunch Layoff Tracker http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:42:39 -0800 hourly 1 By: tinyComb » Blog Archive » 20 Companies That Are HIRING, Not FIRING http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2549943 tinyComb » Blog Archive » 20 Companies That Are HIRING, Not FIRING Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:22:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2549943 [...] TC View jason's Profile      Subscribe via RSS RelatedBookmarksTags YadaHome: A Social Network for Parent... •    YadaHome, launched May 12th, is a new, ad-supported social network created for parents. •    Their homepage is appropr... 20 Tools to Track the 2008 Political Co... •    Highlights: CNN has live streams, YouTube 2008 Conventions w/ behind the scenes coverage, BigTentDenver.org for a huge blog... McCain’s New Site: Not Bad At All... •    McCain’s new KickApps powered site, McCainSpace, offers an impressive social network. •    McCain’s first site was... Digg it Stumble del.icio.us reddit Yahoo Google 20 Tech Companies That Are Hiring billshrink Companies Companies That Are Hiring Company Facebook Firings Google hiring huddle Interactive interactive corp location Media meebo mocospace myspace photobucket talent talents tc 20 techcrunch tinyCrunch Web 2.0 Companies Hiring Yammer [...] [...] TC View jason’s Profile      Subscribe via RSS RelatedBookmarksTags YadaHome: A Social Network for Parent… •    YadaHome, launched May 12th, is a new, ad-supported social network created for parents. •    Their homepage is appropr… 20 Tools to Track the 2008 Political Co… •    Highlights: CNN has live streams, YouTube 2008 Conventions w/ behind the scenes coverage, BigTentDenver.org for a huge blog… McCain’s New Site: Not Bad At All… •    McCain’s new KickApps powered site, McCainSpace, offers an impressive social network. •    McCain’s first site was… Digg it Stumble del.icio.us reddit Yahoo Google 20 Tech Companies That Are Hiring billshrink Companies Companies That Are Hiring Company Facebook Firings Google hiring huddle Interactive interactive corp location Media meebo mocospace myspace photobucket talent talents tc 20 techcrunch tinyCrunch Web 2.0 Companies Hiring Yammer [...]

]]> By: jeremyvaught » Blog Archive » I like ReadWriteWeb’s new Jobwire http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2516203 jeremyvaught » Blog Archive » I like ReadWriteWeb’s new Jobwire Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:03:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2516203 [...] a noted departure from how Techcrunch handles peoples personal ups and downs, ReadWriteWeb announced jobwire today, they are tracking who [...] [...] a noted departure from how Techcrunch handles peoples personal ups and downs, ReadWriteWeb announced jobwire today, they are tracking who [...]

]]> By: Layoffs and, um, funding? | Open Source Blogging http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2514034 Layoffs and, um, funding? | Open Source Blogging Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:14:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2514034 [...] TechCrunch started a page to keep track of layoffs in the startup world. [...] [...] TechCrunch started a page to keep track of layoffs in the startup world. [...]

]]> By: biotech http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2512731 biotech Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:04:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2512731 My Company has not had any release for last two months. I work for a we- 2.0 Startup. I know this is scary. They are not disclosing anything. I think you will see their name here. My Company has not had any release for last two months. I work for a we- 2.0 Startup. I know this is scary. They are not disclosing anything. I think you will see their name here.

]]> By: tracker http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2512727 tracker Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:57:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2512727 i heard greendimes a stupid startup lay off its engineers, and outsource work. only 1 developer is left with them, die GD i heard greendimes a stupid startup lay off its engineers, and outsource work. only 1 developer is left with them, die GD

]]> By: inside a startup, looking out « blogitis http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2510953 inside a startup, looking out « blogitis Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:49:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2510953 [...] sure, you’ll need to hire contractors instead of staff.  and maybe you’ll have to let some people go.  or you’ll hold off on a particular product feature or partnership for a bit.  but spend [...] [...] sure, you’ll need to hire contractors instead of staff.  and maybe you’ll have to let some people go.  or you’ll hold off on a particular product feature or partnership for a bit.  but spend [...]

]]> By: Sub-Prime, Credit Crisis, Impact on SMEs in Simple English « Big Bang Bong http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2510028 Sub-Prime, Credit Crisis, Impact on SMEs in Simple English « Big Bang Bong Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:29:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2510028 [...] VC Bernard Leong shared his viewpoints in a blogpost Entrepreneurs and Credit Crunch. TechCrunch started tracking of layoffs from tech [...] [...] VC Bernard Leong shared his viewpoints in a blogpost Entrepreneurs and Credit Crunch. TechCrunch started tracking of layoffs from tech [...]

]]> By: Sub-Prime, Credit Crisis, Impact on SMEs in Simple English | SoulSoup: Always fresh new new things http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2510023 Sub-Prime, Credit Crisis, Impact on SMEs in Simple English | SoulSoup: Always fresh new new things Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:18:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2510023 [...] VC Bernard Leong shared his viewpoints in a blogpost Entrepreneurs and Credit Crunch. TechCrunch started tracking of layoffs from tech [...] [...] VC Bernard Leong shared his viewpoints in a blogpost Entrepreneurs and Credit Crunch. TechCrunch started tracking of layoffs from tech [...]

]]> By: La crise va-t-elle tuer le Web 2.0 ? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2507933 La crise va-t-elle tuer le Web 2.0 ? Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:18:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2507933 [...] Vous consulterez avec intérêt le tableau de bord des licenciements de la Silicon Valley (VO). http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/ [...] [...] Vous consulterez avec intérêt le tableau de bord des licenciements de la Silicon Valley (VO). http://www.tech...layoff-tracker/ [...]

]]> By: HRM Today - Blog Archive » 2000 Redux http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2507469 HRM Today - Blog Archive » 2000 Redux Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:01:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2507469 [...] feels like it’s the year 2000 again. Layoffs everywhere, companies folding. Techcrunch now has a tracker and Valleywag alone reported a number of layoffs today including a rumored layoff at Yahoo, [...] [...] feels like it’s the year 2000 again. Layoffs everywhere, companies folding. Techcrunch now has a tracker and Valleywag alone reported a number of layoffs today including a rumored layoff at Yahoo, [...]

]]> By: HumanGod http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2507335 HumanGod Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:31:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2507335 And yeah any suggestions on relevant topics are also welcome. Thank you guys. And yeah any suggestions on relevant topics are also welcome. Thank you guys.

]]> By: HumanGod http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2507332 HumanGod Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:29:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2507332 We have setup this forum to discuss pink slip's, layoffs and other relevant issues, I request all to take a look. participation is appreciated. Click on my name or type in http://www.pinkslipping.com to visit the forum. Thanks in advance. We have setup this forum to discuss pink slip’s, layoffs and other relevant issues, I request all to take a look. participation is appreciated. Click on my name or type in http://www.pinkslipping.com to visit the forum.

Thanks in advance.

]]> By: Layoffs - you’re doing it wrong - Dave Naffziger’s Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2507195 Layoffs - you’re doing it wrong - Dave Naffziger’s Blog Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:55:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2507195 [...] layoffs in Silicon Valley have started and will likely continue for some [...] [...] layoffs in Silicon Valley have started and will likely continue for some [...]

]]> By: Adam Goodman http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2506950 Adam Goodman Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:40:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506950 if you want to know who is hiring in the MCA industry check out merchantcashadvancesblog.blogspot.com if you want to know who is hiring in the MCA industry check out merchantcashadvancesblog.blogspot.com

]]> By: Companies Got Funding Last Week? - Regular Geek http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2506859 Companies Got Funding Last Week? - Regular Geek Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:05:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506859 [...] all of the startup layoffs and the “economic crisis”. TechCrunch has gone as far as creating a layoff tracker. Robert Scoble is obviously tired of the bad news and wishes that someone could write some positive [...] [...] all of the startup layoffs and the “economic crisis”. TechCrunch has gone as far as creating a layoff tracker. Robert Scoble is obviously tired of the bad news and wishes that someone could write some positive [...]

]]> By: » bloglines已死！ 　　⊙ 一言谈| New Media Observe http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2506750 » bloglines已死！ 　　⊙ 一言谈| New Media Observe Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:24:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506750 [...] PS：bloglines的母公司Ask.com搜索的份额是越来越少了，日子也不好过。加上美国的金融危机，刚刚看到不少tech公司（尤其是创业公司）已经开始裁员减低成本。势必会加速象bloglines这种缺乏盈利手段公司的死亡，估计只是时间问题了。 [...] [...] PS：bloglines的母公司Ask.com搜索的份额是越来越少了，日子也不好过。加上美国的金融危机，刚刚看到不少tech公司（尤其是创业公司）已经开始裁员减低成本。势必会加速象bloglines这种缺乏盈利手段公司的死亡，估计只是时间问题了。 [...]

]]> By: Marc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-1/#comment-2506585 Marc Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:06:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506585 Hahaha... I'm channeling visions of Mr. Spacely with that one. The three hour days must be killing Hendrickson's button pushing finger. Hahaha… I’m channeling visions of Mr. Spacely with that one. The three hour days must be killing Hendrickson’s button pushing finger.

]]> By: Marc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-1/#comment-2506584 Marc Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:04:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506584 I think TC has been respectful. I on the other hand love to gloat about the downfall of all these ridiculous startup experiments. I think TC has been respectful. I on the other hand love to gloat about the downfall of all these ridiculous startup experiments.

]]> By: Under 9000 and Starting Up http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2506501 Under 9000 and Starting Up Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:33:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506501 [...] Less Competition. As VC cut back their funding, many companies are going to die. Layoffs are in now. Moreover, fewer people are going to enter the industry. If you’re a younger [...] [...] Less Competition. As VC cut back their funding, many companies are going to die. Layoffs are in now. Moreover, fewer people are going to enter the industry. If you’re a younger [...]

]]> By: Ma pensavate davvero che non sarebbe stata un’altra bolla di sapone? | The Brain Machine http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2506323 Ma pensavate davvero che non sarebbe stata un’altra bolla di sapone? | The Brain Machine Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:33:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506323 [...] De Biase che diverse aziende della Silicon Valley hanno iniziato a fare licenziamenti, addirittura Techcrunch ha creato un’osservatorio per tale [...] [...] De Biase che diverse aziende della Silicon Valley hanno iniziato a fare licenziamenti, addirittura Techcrunch ha creato un’osservatorio per tale [...]

]]> By: Bill http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-1/#comment-2506271 Bill Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:23:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506271 Tim - Great to hear that there are companies out there that didn't decide to 'play the game' and are trying to do it the 'old-fashioned way' (as John Houseman used to say: "they *earned* it"). All of these fluffy companies with silly names (I guess you have to be named some bullshit ridiculous thing like "MooGoo" in order to get funding) are going to be so much road-kill when this is all over. They're dreaming their dream, but most are young bucks who don't know that the VC absolutely doesn't give a shit about *anything* except ROI. Money talks - *everything else* walks. I've been involved in a business that started in 1999 and decided to not take VC since then. The principals in the company have survived by working day jobs, living in relatives basements, taking out personal and familial loans to keep things going (i.e. loans that we can't "just walk away" from), and have made major sacrifices including year after year after year of 70 & 80 hrs / week. I personally had my first vacation in 8.5 years a few months back (and my business partner hasn't had one yet). So, we're looking upon this downturn as a way to just be like a 'cockroach' (as Paul Graham says: http://www.paulgraham.com/badeconomy.html) and outlast it. Figure it will take 18-24 months (based on similar occurrences in Sweden in the early 1990's where direct capitalization of the banks also occurred). So, good on you!! - Bill P.S. This socialist crap where we protect all of the unproductive people makes me want to puke. The world that's coming means you may have to work 60 hour weeks *just to eat*. Get used to it - the 'unreality' of the last 50 or 60 years in the U.S. is coming to a screeching halt. Tim -

Great to hear that there are companies out there that didn’t decide to ‘play the game’ and are trying to do it the ‘old-fashioned way’ (as John Houseman used to say: “they *earned* it”).

All of these fluffy companies with silly names (I guess you have to be named some bullshit ridiculous thing like “MooGoo” in order to get funding) are going to be so much road-kill when this is all over. They’re dreaming their dream, but most are young bucks who don’t know that the VC absolutely doesn’t give a shit about *anything* except ROI. Money talks – *everything else* walks.

I’ve been involved in a business that started in 1999 and decided to not take VC since then. The principals in the company have survived by working day jobs, living in relatives basements, taking out personal and familial loans to keep things going (i.e. loans that we can’t “just walk away” from), and have made major sacrifices including year after year after year of 70 & 80 hrs / week. I personally had my first vacation in 8.5 years a few months back (and my business partner hasn’t had one yet).

So, we’re looking upon this downturn as a way to just be like a ‘cockroach’ (as Paul Graham says: http://www.paul...badeconomy.html) and outlast it. Figure it will take 18-24 months (based on similar occurrences in Sweden in the early 1990’s where direct capitalization of the banks also occurred).

So, good on you!!

- Bill

P.S. This socialist crap where we protect all of the unproductive people makes me want to puke. The world that’s coming means you may have to work 60 hour weeks *just to eat*. Get used to it – the ‘unreality’ of the last 50 or 60 years in the U.S. is coming to a screeching halt.

]]> By: Genlighten Blog — Genealogy Documented » Blog Archive » Genlighten’s Downturn Survival Plan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2506200 Genlighten Blog — Genealogy Documented » Blog Archive » Genlighten’s Downturn Survival Plan Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:58:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2506200 [...] Layoffs [...] [...] Layoffs [...]

]]> By: Pete http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-1/#comment-2505966 Pete Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:09:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2505966 Wow, you honestly believe that the way in you have presented this is valuable? Wow, you honestly believe that the way in you have presented this is valuable?

]]> By: Pete http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-2/#comment-2505955 Pete Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:58:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2505955 And yours? And yours?

]]> By: Domainer Locator http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/keeping-count-the-techcrunch-layoff-tracker/comment-page-1/#comment-2505943 Domainer Locator Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:36:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23464#comment-2505943 TC owns alot of domains? how many? Where are they? Dont be squatting on them. :) When there is a focus natural language domain names maybe we will finally get a truly interesting article or two about the future of tech and where its "headed" or "located" depending on "who and how" you look at it. Read a Great article regarding the power of natural language domain name location. http://www.ricksblog.com/my_weblog/2008/10/branding-vs-bra.html My Question: "who" owns the greatest strategic natural language domain portfolio on the internet? ( not that i expect anyone will respond to my question with any meaningful reply or debate. Most here dont have a clue about the industry, yet they have no problem babbling about it ) CapitalDomain.com-Location Experts TC owns alot of domains? how many? Where are they? Dont be squatting on them. :)

When there is a focus natural language domain names maybe we will finally get a truly interesting article or two about the future of tech and where its “headed” or “located” depending on “who and how” you look at it.

Read a Great article regarding the power of natural language domain name location.
http://www.rick...ing-vs-bra.html

My Question: “who” owns the greatest strategic natural language domain portfolio on the internet? ( not that i expect anyone will respond to my question with any meaningful reply or debate. Most here dont have a clue about the industry, yet they have no problem babbling about it )

CapitalDomain.com-Location Experts

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