Back during the 2000's the magical number for NA salaried headcount the company wanted was between 17-20k. Now with EV and offshoring you can expect that to drop even lower. This is not over. they staff south of the border but continue to cut here in NA. I see people making comments about getting rid of the older folks. Well, those older folks don't make the bad decisions. That would be management.
It is also very sad to see a coworker or someone you know get walked out. Those who praise that are mental and sick in the head. Expect cuts to continue util we are well below 10k. The worst is yet to come with this chip shortage and with China shutdown expect more plant shutdowns. remember Kumar has this 60-day plan to reveal the end of this month or early June.
Bumped from @1cgh+1gyvottd.