Comments on: 5 Reasons Why Not to Be Shocked by Microsoft Layoffs

By: DF Marketing SEO

DF Marketing SEO — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:09:26 +0000

Ultimately, Microsoft and Google will always be safe and a viable company – Yahoo has more risk because they don’t have a monopolized market (in my opinion)

By: Web Design Beach

Web Design Beach — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:08:01 +0000

Totally correct. They are doing mistakes over mistakes. It would be better for them to calm down and restructure their plan and strategy. It seems that every time they are in some rush and in hurry they are making bad moves which hurt their business.

By: John

John — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:17:00 +0000

where will those 15K+ employees go now with all of this economic problems. John's last blog post..Busby SEO Test the hard way

By: Andy Beal

Andy Beal — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:27:23 +0000

@Quantum – do you feel better after that?

You’re criticisms are misplaced, I didn’t make a single prediction in this post. Neither did I suggest the demise of MSFT, instead I pointed out why the company might make cutbacks in staff.

By: Quantum Flux

Quantum Flux — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:57:46 +0000

You might want to base your “demise predictions” on someting more *objective* like earnings forecasts and earnings reports. Is MSFT failing to deliver in a way out of line with the broader economy?

“Pro bloggers”? How long before the recession hits THAT BS job?! Any second, I think, people will realize that paying someone to spot their unsubstantiated opinion is a luxury we cant really afford anymore. Good riddance!

But anyhow… I think “pro bloggers” and the lunatic fringe technophiles that pollute all of the tech blogs these days with their religious extremist “views” and “predictions” must be living in an alternate universe. Wholesale moves to Linux and Open Office? Massive enterprises moving into the cloud? MSFT “done for sure”? The schadenfrued runs WILD among the hystrionic “MSFT MUST DIE!” crowd.

The reality is that the landscape and the paradigm are shifting again as they always do. Combined with a rough global economy, this means that ALL tech giants must hunker down and revisit their strategy. MSFT has taken some lumps, but so have Apple and Google (religious extremists just cant and wont see that which makes their opinion less than worthless)

And as for the Wii, Im glad you love yours, but thats the problem with you and most bloggers. You feel that whatever YOU do and YOU like defines the universe and so now you’re an expert on the gaming industry. Take a look at sales numbers for attach rates, take a look at real sell through, take a look at services attach revenue streams, take a look at real growth projections, and then get back to me before declaring to the world that you have a victor in the console space in the form of the 10 year old Game Cube with a new controller. I have one and enjoy it to, but the insane hyperbole around the Wii and Nintendos success is reaching Apple level of stupidity. I mean why even bother with these blogs when they’re so predictable? Open Source, Apple, Google and Nintendo rule the world and Sony and MSFT are DEAD as a DEAD DOG! Ok, we got it… Nothing more to see here. Ah yep…

Im waiting for the “blogosphere” just ONCE to post “wow! I guess Im a moron” when one of these genius “predictions” fails to come true (which happens WEEKLY) Never see that though… Just more “well, I still think I MAY be right” What a waste…

By: Atniz

Atniz — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:48:53 +0000

I feel sad to hear this kind of news. Those who work in private sectors are facing this problem. Alternative work like blogging could be the best choice for many. That is why many blogs can be seen in 09. Atniz's last blog post..Message To Work At Home Bloggers

By: Boycott Novell » Hard Week for Microsoft, Next Week Likely Harder

Boycott Novell » Hard Week for Microsoft, Next Week Likely Harder — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:08:01 +0000

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By: Ari Lestariono

Ari Lestariono — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:08:53 +0000

The word structurize is a little bit harsh, maybe we have to think new platform for global economic in order the balance is elsewhere avoiding superpower image…

By: Quilmes Verano

Quilmes Verano — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:16:57 +0000

Almost all the major companies are cutting back on personnel. Why should it be any different with the “big guys”? I totally agree with this post’s 1st parragraph.

By: Milo

Milo — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:37:54 +0000

@Shirley
Trust me, it will make you look more of a wally then make you look cool

By: Ari Lestariono

Ari Lestariono — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:30:02 +0000

Yes Nick I couldn’t agree more than you do, if we remember our study of economics duringUniversity the slope is up and down, when your down on zero ground definitely the social structure of society will embarked and will rebounce again as long as people keep on buying thing to keep the economic stimulus in life circle.

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:48:13 +0000

I think this had to happen sooner or later. Its been many years of steady growth and what goes up must come down, atleast a little bit.

By: Ari Lestariono

Ari Lestariono — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:45:27 +0000

The word layoffs sounds like nightmare, I got layoff but I got my severance payoff, so it’s a win-win solutions.I got lay off not because I am not performing, I didn’t get along with my bos marketing plans, so he cut me loose, no big deal.As for Microsoft I hope everyone there can survive the turmoil so and happy ending

By: Nicole Price

Nicole Price — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:04:53 +0000

Quite right. There can be no organization of any size and in any business that will not be looking at reducing costs and streamlining operations to effectively pass through the bad times till the situation improves. Nicole Price's last blog post..New Year Resolutions to Help You Save Money

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:06:13 +0000

Badly there will be some cut in the background and in the front they will declare no staff cut, so many bluechips started doing the refine this way. And I hope microsoft will also follow this way without exception. Steve's last blog post..Dish Network is getting better and better now

By: thewutzupphilippines

thewutzupphilippines — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:15:47 +0000

i dont think thats possible. microsoft is a big company thewutzupphilippines's last blog post..No marriage plans yet for Rachelle Ann Go, Gab Valenciano

By: R&B Love Songs

R&B Love Songs — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:09:50 +0000

The xbox 360 isn’t a major cause as it’s starting to turn a profit for Microsoft. But really, it’s not surprise. The way the economy is, layoffs are coming from everyone. Your closing line says it all.

Vista was a bust though and hopefully Microsoft will get their act together with their next line of OS.

By: Phoenix SEO Company

Phoenix SEO Company — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:08:04 +0000

I think your closing statement said it best, we are in a recession and with a recession comes cutbacks and job losses. One thing that does worry me is the preemptive layoffs - companies who are anticipating reduced earnings - as I feel this just adds to an already bad situation. If absolutely necessary, than yes layoff workers... but on the same note, if not absolutely necessary, let them keep their jobs!! Phoenix SEO Company's last blog post..Get Search Engine Ranking for a Key-term Relating to Your Business

By: Milo

Milo — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:20:08 +0000

@Schooliz, I doubt it
Have you seen how bloody expensive that thing is? nobody is going to buy it, especially with the credit crunch. Frankly, I think it’s stupid to release that now, when nobody has anybody money!

By: Ami Ohayon

Ami Ohayon — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:49:13 +0000

I tend to agree with those who question number 3 … Microsoft’s biggest markets are business and education, and on an enterprise level I don’t see organizations moving to cloud computing.

Maybe they should, but they won’t … too hard to sell to upper management.

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