It means he will pay severance, benefits for months even after the people are go... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

jonkho on Jan 20, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Google to reduce workforce by 12k

It means he will pay severance, benefits for months even after the people are gone.

It’s just that people are so used to this entitlement that they overlook it by default.

adam12 on Jan 20, 2023 | [–]

> It means he will pay severance

Personally?

jonkho on Jan 20, 2023 | | [–]

The company made the hires to the presumed benefit for the company. The company will pay.

tcptomato on Jan 20, 2023 | [–]

"He" won't. It's not like he'll bring money from home.

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact