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Layoffs Coming to the Washington Times

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Flying Headbutt, Nov 28, 2012.

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  1. boundforboston

    boundforboston Well-Known Member

    Sorry, Moddy
     
    boundforboston, Nov 28, 2012
    #13
  2. imjustagirl

    imjustagirl Active Member

    Jesus.

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/washington-times-to-cut-staff/2012/11/28/85c8ced8-3992-11e2-b01f-5f55b193f58f_blog.html

     
    imjustagirl, Nov 28, 2012
    #14
  3. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    Translation: We can keep on doing the stuff that might draw in some wingnut welfare in the form of advertising, new capital, etc.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Nov 28, 2012
    #15
  4. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    Sucks. Terrible news. Sorry, guys.
     
    TheSportsPredictor, Nov 28, 2012
    #16
  5. deskslave

    deskslave Active Member

    I know it's all just corporate buzzwords, but the line about reducing the workforce to "give us new skills" is just so soulless. It doesn't even make sense.
     
    deskslave, Nov 28, 2012
    #17
  6. Riptide

    Riptide Well-Known Member

    One big chop now, so they don't have to do it again?

    Hope they don't. But it's hard to take that thought to heart.
     
    Riptide, Nov 28, 2012
    #18
  7. YGBFKM

    YGBFKM Guest

    F
     
    YGBFKM, Nov 28, 2012
    #19
  8. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Unreal. Thoughts to everyone there.
     
    MileHigh, Nov 28, 2012
    #20
  9. Uncle.Ruckus

    Uncle.Ruckus Guest

    I'd like to say it's unbelievable, but it's really not. Corporate cocksuckers.
     
    Uncle.Ruckus, Nov 28, 2012
    #21
  10. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    And why is it every frigging layoff memo has to use the words "transition" and "changing times"? Just admit things are fucked and you have to lay people off. At least they didn't say that the changing times were "exciting".

    Good luck Moddy, and everyone else there.
     
    Baron Scicluna, Nov 28, 2012
    #22
  11. SixToe

    SixToe Well-Known Member

    And why do so many memos with corporate-speak bullshit include "we're still going to put out a quality product with strong coverage and a leaner, more versatile staff" or some other garbage? Baron's right. Just admit it isn't working or you fucked up, and move on.

    Thoughts and prayers to the Times folks.
     
    SixToe, Nov 28, 2012
    #23
  12. Riptide

    Riptide Well-Known Member

    INVOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS!!!
     
    Riptide, Nov 28, 2012
    #24
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