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Even though my husband was laid off from his job at Zappos back in August, I still strongly believe in their company and the culture that Tony Hsieh has built. But it didn’t stop me from feeling deep sadness when I heard about the layoffs of some dear friends that still work there. As the hours went on, my sadness grew even deeper as I heard these layoffs were not only in the development department, but company wide.
I haven’t heard any official numbers yet, but from the amount of twitter messages recorded on the Zappos Twitter Employees timeline, it appears to be fairly large.
EDIT: I just got a note via direct message on Twitter. 135 people were laid off.
Tony did make an official announcement on his Twitter account, and it looks like we will be hearing more details as the day goes on.
EDIT: Tony posted on the Zappos Company Blog going into further detail about the companies layoffs today.
I know Tony personally, and I’m 110% positive he’s not sitting in his cubicle rubbing his hands together and thinking, “Ah ha…more money for me!” His heart is aching as well, and this had to be one of the toughest decisions he’s ever made.
[tags]Zappos, Tony Hsieh, economy, job layoffs[/tags]
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I was one of the unlucky employees that got laid off and I agree completely. Zappos was a great place to work, and I am thankful for my time there.
Benjamin Pendygraft´s last blog post..Laid Off
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Benjamin, I’m sorry to hear about your layoff 
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My heart goes out to anyone who has been laid off in these times. I’m really really sorry.
I work in print media, which has also suffered great losses this year. I go to work each day thankful that I still have my job, concerned for all my colleagues, and hoping that everything turns out for the best.
These are difficult times. It’s important we all remember each other and sympathize with one another through them. Much love to the Zappos folk!
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Bellesouth – It’s just all so depressing, and one can’t help but feel hopeless at times. I generally am fairly optimistic, today just seems like doom.
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Lisa, It is so sad, and such a sign of the times.
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I read about it on Twitter and on their blog. It’s really sad news. The CEO is taking it very badly.
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Connie – he’s a good guy that had to make a hard decision
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Gee, I thought since his appearance on Oprah, sales would have gone through the roof. That is really sad
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