Amazon to lay off over 18000 employees due to unforeseen circumstances

Amazon CEO Andy Jassey sent out a heartfelt tweet for the exiting employees.

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“The company's leadership was deeply aware that these role eliminations are difficult for people, and we don't take these decisions lightly,” he said.

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In November last year the company laid off 10,000 employees.

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Amazon in a statement said, they will support the laid off employees in getting new jobs.

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During the pandemic the retail giant hired nearly double as demands rose.

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The company statement cited ‘uncertain economy’ as the reason for the layoffs.

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Some of these layoffs would be in Europe, Jassey said.

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Exiting employees will be informed from January 18.

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