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by indecisive_user 1080 days ago
>Wealth for whom is the better question to ask — certainly not the thousands of laid off employees

I think that depends on the pay structure. If a large part of your compensation is in stock then you'll still benefit from the additional wealth creation. Assuming a decent severance package it's certainly possible you come out ahead compared to the more conservative company, even being laid off.

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> If a large part of your compensation is in stock then you'll still benefit from the additional wealth creation.

Oh yes, the beautiful golden handcuffs will give those laid off workers wealth. Except... the handcuffs come off and are kept by the employer. Otherwise they wouldn't have been handcuffs