Comments on: Tech Layoffs Surge to 300,000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:41:57 -0800 hourly 1 By: Why Are Tech Layoffs Rising in a Recovery? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-3112717 Why Are Tech Layoffs Rising in a Recovery? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:51:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-3112717 [...] announced. The pace is significantly slower than in January and February, when 30,000 or more job cuts were announced in a single week. But it also represents a marked increase over the spring and [...] [...] announced. The pace is significantly slower than in January and February, when 30,000 or more job cuts were announced in a single week. But it also represents a marked increase over the spring and [...]

]]> By: Article Playground http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2854740 Article Playground Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:54:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2854740 It sucks to be laid off. That's why people have got to form their own internet businesses and be more independent. :-) It sucks to be laid off. That’s why people have got to form their own internet businesses and be more independent. :-)

]]> By: tandemrandom.com » Tech Jobs Still Scarce But Layoffs May Be Slowing Down http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2738925 tandemrandom.com » Tech Jobs Still Scarce But Layoffs May Be Slowing Down Sat, 09 May 2009 08:36:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2738925 [...] job losses may be slowing down. It only took three weeks for tech layoffs to go from 200,000 to 300,000 in February and five weeks for layoffs to hit the 200,000 mark before that in January. Yet it has [...] [...] job losses may be slowing down. It only took three weeks for tech layoffs to go from 200,000 to 300,000 in February and five weeks for layoffs to hit the 200,000 mark before that in January. Yet it has [...]

]]> By: Tech Jobs Still Scarce But Layoffs May Be Slowing Down | Reviews Manual http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2738660 Tech Jobs Still Scarce But Layoffs May Be Slowing Down | Reviews Manual Sat, 09 May 2009 03:51:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2738660 [...] haw be speed down. It exclusive took threesome weeks for school layoffs to go from 200,000 to 300,000 in Feb and fivesome weeks for layoffs to impact the 200,000 mark before that in January. Yet it has [...] [...] haw be speed down. It exclusive took threesome weeks for school layoffs to go from 200,000 to 300,000 in Feb and fivesome weeks for layoffs to impact the 200,000 mark before that in January. Yet it has [...]

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Tech Jobs Still Scarce But Layoffs May Be Slowing Down http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2738561 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Tech Jobs Still Scarce But Layoffs May Be Slowing Down Sat, 09 May 2009 02:29:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2738561 [...] job losses may be slowing down. It only took three weeks for tech layoffs to go from 200,000 to 300,000 in February and five weeks for layoffs to hit the 200,000 mark before that in January. Yet it has [...] [...] job losses may be slowing down. It only took three weeks for tech layoffs to go from 200,000 to 300,000 in February and five weeks for layoffs to hit the 200,000 mark before that in January. Yet it has [...]

]]> By: Tech Jobs Still Scarce But Layoffs May Be Slowing Down http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2738097 Tech Jobs Still Scarce But Layoffs May Be Slowing Down Fri, 08 May 2009 22:03:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2738097 [...] of the numbers, job losses may be slowing down. It only took three weeks for tech layoffs to hit 300,000 (increasing by 100,000 jobs) in February and five weeks for layoffs to hit the 200,000 mark in [...] [...] of the numbers, job losses may be slowing down. It only took three weeks for tech layoffs to hit 300,000 (increasing by 100,000 jobs) in February and five weeks for layoffs to hit the 200,000 mark in [...]

]]> By: Craig Brown http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2634411 Craig Brown Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:02:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2634411 Here is what a group of laid off tech workers did. I was laid off a while back and found that there were virtually no resources to help me. So, I got together with some fellow geeks and created a social network for laid off people. Kind of a Facebook on the dole. Check it out: www.layoffsupportnetwork.com Lots of people are contributing information about how they are surviving this horrible situation. Here is what a group of laid off tech workers did.

I was laid off a while back and found that there were virtually no resources to help me. So, I got together with some fellow geeks and created a social network for laid off people. Kind of a Facebook on the dole.

Check it out: http://www.layo...portnetwork.com

Lots of people are contributing information about how they are surviving this horrible situation.

]]> By: Vendor outsourcing, is this for you? | Sharon Dexter http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2633330 Vendor outsourcing, is this for you? | Sharon Dexter Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:25:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2633330 [...] week layoffs surged to over 300,000 since late August 2008 (see Techcrunch article for specifics http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/) with more layoffs announced and in all probability, more [...] [...] week layoffs surged to over 300,000 since late August 2008 (see Techcrunch article for specifics http://www.tech...urge-to-300000/) with more layoffs announced and in all probability, more [...]

]]> By: What the Recession Means for Nerds | freeryan http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2632398 What the Recession Means for Nerds | freeryan Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:24:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2632398 [...] of technology progress won’t just manifest in the form of lost jobs (300,000 so far this year), but an overall decrease of investment into new technologies. In the 4th quarter of 2007, [...] [...] of technology progress won’t just manifest in the form of lost jobs (300,000 so far this year), but an overall decrease of investment into new technologies. In the 4th quarter of 2007, [...]

]]> By: thecolor » Indeed’s New Industry Trends Point To Where The Jobs Are http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2631629 thecolor » Indeed’s New Industry Trends Point To Where The Jobs Are Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:47:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2631629 [...] layoffs may have hit 300,000 since the financial crisis began, but there are at least 395,629 job openings in information [...] [...] layoffs may have hit 300,000 since the financial crisis began, but there are at least 395,629 job openings in information [...]

]]> By: BGR http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2630349 BGR Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:22:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2630349 oDesk mentions this story in its blog post yesterday showing current state of the freelance economy. The summary is The bad news is the same that you’re reading in every newspaper — full-time workers are losing their jobs, and companies are tightening their belts. The good news, though, is that there there is more freelance work than ever, and the smart, skilled freelancer is well-positioned to thrive. See data at http://www.odesk.com/blog/2009/02/the-freelance-economy-according-to-odesk/ oDesk mentions this story in its blog post yesterday showing current state of the freelance economy. The summary is

The bad news is the same that you’re reading in every newspaper — full-time workers are losing their jobs, and companies are tightening their belts. The good news, though, is that there there is more freelance work than ever, and the smart, skilled freelancer is well-positioned to thrive.

See data at
http://www.odes...rding-to-odesk/

]]> By: Roundup: New Android G2 makes an appearance, layoffs hit 300,000, Apple sales slowing » VentureBeat http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2629221 Roundup: New Android G2 makes an appearance, layoffs hit 300,000, Apple sales slowing » VentureBeat Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:21:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2629221 [...] chief financial officer Dennis Kavelman, with backdating stock options. Tech layoffs hit 300,000: TechCrunch says that industry layoffs have hit yet another milestone in the stunningly fast and deep downturn. [...] [...] chief financial officer Dennis Kavelman, with backdating stock options. Tech layoffs hit 300,000: TechCrunch says that industry layoffs have hit yet another milestone in the stunningly fast and deep downturn. [...]

]]> By: Indeed’s New Industry Trends Point To Where The Jobs Are « vincenthome’s Tech Clips http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2629198 Indeed’s New Industry Trends Point To Where The Jobs Are « vincenthome’s Tech Clips Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:48:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2629198 [...] layoffs may have hit 300,000 since the financial crisis began, but there are at least 395,629 job openings in information [...] [...] layoffs may have hit 300,000 since the financial crisis began, but there are at least 395,629 job openings in information [...]

]]> By: The News: Tech Firms are Planning Ahead « The Dice News Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2629102 The News: Tech Firms are Planning Ahead « The Dice News Blog Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:49:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2629102 [...] Tech Layoffs Surge to 300,000 [TechCrunch] [...] [...] Tech Layoffs Surge to 300,000 [TechCrunch] [...]

]]> By: Indeed’s New Industry Trends Point To Where The Jobs Are | Kawink Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2629101 Indeed’s New Industry Trends Point To Where The Jobs Are | Kawink Blog Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:48:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2629101 [...] layoffs may have hit 300,000 since the financial crisis began, but there are at least 395,629 job openings in information [...] [...] layoffs may have hit 300,000 since the financial crisis began, but there are at least 395,629 job openings in information [...]

]]> By: Web-O-licious The guide to making money living working and playing in cyberspace | Web O Liscious http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628960 Web-O-licious The guide to making money living working and playing in cyberspace | Web O Liscious Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:53:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628960 [...] Tech layoffs continue. Just how bad is it? Currently: 300,000. [TechCrunch] [...] [...] Tech layoffs continue. Just how bad is it? Currently: 300,000. [TechCrunch] [...]

]]> By: Tech Layoffs Surge to 300,000 « I Am Rajendra - It’s My World… http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628931 Tech Layoffs Surge to 300,000 « I Am Rajendra - It’s My World… Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:11:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628931 [...] Source: techcrunch [...] [...] Source: techcrunch [...]

]]> By: Kim http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628868 Kim Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:33:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628868 Its getting worse.. no industry, no market, no region is safe from this ecnomic meltdown. Its getting scary... Its getting worse.. no industry, no market, no region is safe from this ecnomic meltdown. Its getting scary…

]]> By: valleymonger http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628839 valleymonger Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:33:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628839 any news about the layoffs that happened last week at metaweb/freebase? a friend of a friend told me a lot of people were affected... any news about the layoffs that happened last week at metaweb/freebase? a friend of a friend told me a lot of people were affected…

]]> By: FT.com | Tech Blog | techfile 18.2.09 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628747 FT.com | Tech Blog | techfile 18.2.09 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:06:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628747 [...] Confirming the obvious, a new report made it clear that the recession has come to Silicon Valley. The annual report, the 2009 Silicon Valley Index, warned that unemployment and falling wages could strain social services in the area. The news came as total tech layoffs hit 300,000. [...] [...] Confirming the obvious, a new report made it clear that the recession has come to Silicon Valley. The annual report, the 2009 Silicon Valley Index, warned that unemployment and falling wages could strain social services in the area. The news came as total tech layoffs hit 300,000. [...]

]]> By: FT.com | Tech Blog | techfile 18.2.09 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628746 FT.com | Tech Blog | techfile 18.2.09 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:06:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628746 [...] Confirming the obvious, a new report made it clear that the recession has come to Silicon Valley. The annual report, the 2009 Silicon Valley Index, warned that unemployment and falling wages could strain social services in the area. The news came as total tech layoffs hit 300,000. [...] [...] Confirming the obvious, a new report made it clear that the recession has come to Silicon Valley. The annual report, the 2009 Silicon Valley Index, warned that unemployment and falling wages could strain social services in the area. The news came as total tech layoffs hit 300,000. [...]

]]> By: [The Far Edge] » Indeed’s New Industry Trends Point To Where The Jobs Are http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628737 [The Far Edge] » Indeed’s New Industry Trends Point To Where The Jobs Are Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628737 [...] layoffs may have hit 300,000 since the financial crisis began, but there are at least 395,629 job openings in information [...] [...] layoffs may have hit 300,000 since the financial crisis began, but there are at least 395,629 job openings in information [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="12800193">Justin Mitchell</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628563 Justin Mitchell Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:03:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628563 Oh man, they left off Valleywag- make that 300,005. Anyway, I wouldn't worry about the first 10-15% of layoffs. A lot of companies use bad economic times to cut deadweight, and my guess is these companies aren't laying off anyone valuable yet. Oh man, they left off Valleywag- make that 300,005.

Anyway, I wouldn’t worry about the first 10-15% of layoffs. A lot of companies use bad economic times to cut deadweight, and my guess is these companies aren’t laying off anyone valuable yet.

]]> By: iHany.com - hany's thoughts on tech, science & life http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628557 iHany.com - hany's thoughts on tech, science & life Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:56:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628557 [...] on TechCrunch. Share and [...] [...] on TechCrunch. Share and [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="506152436">Jason Martorana</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/tech-layoffs-surge-to-300000/comment-page-1/#comment-2628517 Jason Martorana Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:09:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=43935#comment-2628517 They told us they were replacing all 15 of us with 4 people, who may have been on the payroll for months already, it wasn't clear. Thankfully, Eric hired most of us back the following week, and we launched our new site eBaum.TV, in less than a week. Our hopes and thoughts are with the other 300k mentioned in this article who weren't fortunate enough to have a boss that cares about them. They told us they were replacing all 15 of us with 4 people, who may have been on the payroll for months already, it wasn’t clear.

Thankfully, Eric hired most of us back the following week, and we launched our new site eBaum.TV, in less than a week.

Our hopes and thoughts are with the other 300k mentioned in this article who weren’t fortunate enough to have a boss that cares about them.

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