[viraptor]

With both cynical and realistic view, yes.

But there may be a genuine idea here too. If you know you're going to downsize, letting people choose to leave will result in higher morale. It will also prevent some situations where the lay-offs caused those same people to quit anyway (but now the company is actually short some key employees).

But maybe Kraken managers are actually just assholes and the leadership is trying to pull off DHH.

[spikefromspace]

Makes sense. Although for me, it means never apply for work there. I would hate to be part of a “if you disagree, leave” culture.