[benj111]

If they need to lay off people, why are they advertising for, recruiting and offering jobs to people?

If they can't do simple things like not hiring people they don't need, maybe they should employ this guy as HR manager.

[iLoveOncall]

Because conditions 6-9 months ago when the job posting was put online weren't the same as conditions today?

I moved countries within Amazon and it took 3 months, for an external applicant the bare minimum will be 4-6 months.