Amazon's latest round of layoffs will affect 16,000 workers

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Amazon Unveils Devastating Layoffs: 16,000 Workers Set to Lose Jobs

In a move that sends shockwaves through its vast workforce, Amazon has confirmed plans to axe 16,000 jobs across its organization. The company's Senior Vice President, Beth Galetti, made the announcement as part of an effort to streamline operations and eliminate layers of bureaucracy.

The news was initially leaked in an email sent to workers by Amazon Web Services Senior Vice President Colleen Aubrey, who revealed that "impacted colleagues" from the US, Canada, and Costa Rica had already been notified. While Galetti acknowledged the difficulties of making such decisions, she reassured employees that these choices are made with the company's future success in mind.

This latest round of layoffs marks a continuation of Amazon's cost-cutting efforts, which began last October when 14,000 roles were eliminated across its games, logistics, payment, and cloud computing divisions. The decision to axe jobs was largely attributed to the increasing availability of AI technologies, which has allowed companies to innovate at unprecedented speeds.

The latest layoffs represent a significant blow to Amazon's workforce, with those affected set to receive severance pay if they fail to secure internal roles within 90 days. While Galetti emphasized that the company does not intend to announce broad reductions on a regular basis, there is growing concern about the long-term impact of these cuts.

Amazon's decision comes as the company shifts its focus towards grocery deliveries and away from physical stores. This strategic shift was highlighted in Amazon's recent announcement that it will be shutting down its remaining Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores. Despite this, Amazon remains confident in its ability to adapt and thrive in an increasingly competitive market.

In a statement, Amazon revealed that its year-over-year net sales grew by 13% in the third quarter of 2025 alone, with its net income increasing to $21.2 billion compared to the previous year's figure of $15.3 billion. While this financial growth may provide some comfort, it is unclear whether these results will translate into sustained success for Amazon amidst an increasingly challenging business landscape.
 
man I'm not surprised about amazon doing this 🤑 they've been trying to cut costs for ages now and with all the new tech coming out it's getting harder for them to keep up 💻 16k jobs is a lot though, I feel bad for those who got let go 😞 but at the same time I get why they're making these cuts, AI is changing everything 🤖
 
Man, I feel so bad for those 16,000 folks who are losing their jobs 🤕. I remember when I was younger and saw my own parents struggle with layoffs back in the day. It's like Amazon is playing a high-stakes game of musical chairs, but instead of chairs, it's people's lives we're talking about 😬.

I'm no economist, but it seems to me that this is just another sign that the gig economy and automation are here to stay 💸. I mean, AI tech is getting better and better, making jobs more efficient, but what about the humans who make those jobs happen in the first place? 🤖

I'm all for innovation and progress, but we gotta think about the people on the front lines, you know? They're the ones who built this company from scratch (or at least made it successful) 💪. We need to make sure they're taken care of during these rough times 🤝.

Anyway, I guess only time will tell if Amazon's growth strategy will pay off or if this is just a costly mistake 🤑. Fingers crossed for those affected workers 😊.
 
I gotta say, 16k jobs gone already? That's like, what's next? They're gonna lay off their own CEO or something lol 🤣. I'm not saying it's a bad move or anything, but I hope they don't make those who lost their jobs do some crazy thing to get the job back... like, "oh look at me, I'm a former Amazon employee!" and try to convince them to come back 😂. Anyway, I guess this is just another sign of how fast technology is advancing and companies gotta adapt or die 💻.
 
😬 16k jobs gone already? That's crazy! I get that they wanna streamline ops and cut costs, but can't they just lay off like half the company at once? 🤯 It's like they're trying to crush the competition, not innovate. And what about all the devs and engineers who'll be losing their gigs? AI tech is supposed to make life easier, not make people redundant 💻🚫 I'm keeping an eye on this one...
 
omg u gotta be kidding me 16k ppl losin jobs at amazon?? thats crazy! like they're just gonna streamline operations and cut out layers of bureaucracy... its always about the benjamins, right? 🤑 i mean dont get me wrong i'm all for companies innovatin and takin it to the next level but this is just cold hearted. these ppl r not just anybodies they got families and bills to pay. amazon's cost-cutting efforts are like a never endin cycle of cuttin people and then expectin them to adapt 🔄 u think that's gonna work? btw i've been sayin it 4eva - amazon's gonna be the one to get axed by competition not the other way around... just keep watchin out for google or microsoft to take 'em down a peg 👀
 
omg 16k jobs gone 🤯😱 like wat r amazon thinkin?? they just keep slashin costs & expectin us 2 be all grateful 4 the "favour" of havin a job its not like dey r innovatin or anythin, just tryna stay ahead by gettin rid of ppl who actually do work 🤦‍♂️💸
 
omg 16k people losing their jobs due to amazon trying to streamline operations 🤕 it sounds like they're just cutting costs without thinking about the human cost. i mean we all know about automation and AI, but does that really justify laying off thousands of employees? it's not like they can't find other ways to save money... maybe re-evaluate their priorities? anyway, this is a huge red flag for workers everywhere - we gotta be aware of these corporate moves 🚨
 
OMG, 16k ppl losin jobs?! 🤕 thats like, super harsh. cant believe they're cuttin thru the US workforce like that. AI tech is cool and all but its not a reason to get rid of so many people lol. amazon needs to think bout the ppl makin their money 💸 theyre not just robots u know 😂 i mean, severance pay is good im guessin but its not the same as havin a job 🤔 and 90 days to find a new one? thats tight bro. hope they dont become like every other big corp just chasin profit at the expense of ppl 🤑
 
man I'm not surprised tbh 16k jobs gone and they're still like "oh we'll just adapt" meanwhile the rest of us are stuck in a rut 🤕 guess who's gonna be the one struggling to find a new job? amazon just keeps on cutting costs and expecting everyone else to keep up but what about those left behind?
 
man 😔... i feel bad for those 16k people who are about to lose their jobs. it's like amazon's trying to streamline things but at what cost? 🤯 think about all the skills & experiences those employees had, just gonna be lost forever. and yeah, ai is changing everything but that doesn't mean we shouldn't care about the people affected by these changes. 💔 i guess the thing to take away here is that sometimes you gotta make tough decisions for the future, but it's how we handle those decisions that matters. do we just move on or try to find ways to help each other out? 🤝
 
Ugh, can you believe Amazon just cut 16k jobs? 🤯 Like, I get it, they gotta adapt to the times and AI stuff is changing the game, but still... that's a lot of people who are gonna be affected. 😕 I feel bad for those guys who have families to support, man. At least they'll get severance pay if they can't find new jobs in 90 days, right? 🤞 But still, it's just so sad to see all these people losing their jobs like that.

I mean, Amazon is doing alright financially, I guess... $21.2 billion net income in Q3 alone is no joke 💸. But the thing is, it's not always about the money when you're dealing with human lives and livelihoods. 🤝 Can't we just try to find ways for people to transition into new roles or something? 🤔 It feels like they're just cutting costs without thinking about the long-term impact on their employees.

Anyway, I guess that's just the way it goes sometimes... you make tough decisions to stay ahead of the curve, but it doesn't always feel right. 😐
 
I'm low-key worried about all these layoffs 🤕... 16,000 people losing their jobs? That's huge! I get that companies gotta adapt and stay competitive, but it feels like we're seeing the rise of AI replacing human workers at a crazy rate. I mean, I know Amazon's made some big moves in the past year or so, but this just feels like a giant step back for the people who've been working there 💼. And yeah, they'll get severance pay and all that, but what about the families who are gonna be affected? 🤝
 
Wow 🤯 this is insane how much jobs are getting cut its like amazon has a huge team and they just decide to fire half of them what if they need all those people to make the new grocery delivery thing work lol interesting
 
man I feel bad for those 16k ppl who r goin through dis 💔 u can just imagine the uncertainty n stress they must b goin thru rn 🤯 meanwhile amazon's doin alright on the financial front, but its hard to see it as a positive when all those jobs are gone 💸 u gotta wonder what kinda future this is gonna look like for us all 🤷‍♂️
 
omg 16k people losing their jobs 🤕 that's devastating news... i get why amazon has to cut costs and streamline ops but 16k workers? that's a lot of people 🤝 i feel bad for those who are about to lose their jobs, especially those in cloud computing and logistics where they might not have many job openings available 🤔

i think amazon is trying to adapt to the times with its focus on grocery deliveries and ai tech but it's gonna be tough for them to maintain a workforce this size 💸 maybe it's time for them to consider hiring more people with AI skills? 🤓
 
idk how amazon can just keep chopping away at its own people 🤔 16k jobs gone in like one day? that's devastating for the employees, fam. i get that they wanna streamline ops and cut bureaucracy but is it really worth taking a toll on so many lives? 🤷‍♀️ those affected are gonna be left scrambling to find new gigs, let alone dealing with the stress of not knowing if they'll make it through the next 90 days 💸 and btw, $21.2 billion in net income might seem like a lot but its not like thats gonna keep them from getting axed by some future CEO or investor 🤑 amazon's all about innovation but at what cost to the people? 🤕
 
I'm really worried about these 16,000 people losing their jobs... I mean, 90 days to find a new job is not enough, you know? 🤕 It's like they're throwing them out of the window without a safety net. And what about the other 14,000 who lost their jobs last October? That's a lot of lives being affected here.

I don't get why Amazon can't just be more transparent about its plans. If they're really streamlining operations and cutting bureaucracy, that's all well and good, but the way it's being handled is just not right. The fact that they're making these cuts to avoid announcing broad reductions on a regular basis just means they don't trust their employees enough.

And have you seen Amazon's financial reports? 13% growth in net sales and $21.2 billion in net income... that sounds great, but it doesn't change the fact that people are losing their jobs left and right. It's like, what's going on here? Are they just counting their profits instead of looking out for their employees?

I know Amazon is shifting its focus to grocery deliveries and away from physical stores, but can't they find a way to do it without putting so many people out of work? I'm no expert, but it seems like there must be other ways to adapt to the changing market.
 
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