the.com/layoff
A corporate magic trick where the workers vanish and the executive bonuses appear.
euphemism factorySpawned 'rightsizing,' 'workforce optimization,' and 'restructuring.'
stock bumpShare prices often rise the day cuts announced.
survivor syndromeRemaining staff report guilt, anxiety, and falling productivity.
friday traditionOften timed late week to limit office reaction.
originWord predates jobs, once meant a break from work.