[voisin]

Maybe not layoffs - maybe more the fact that their stock compensation will plummet in value as it is no longer a hyper growth stock. Also, the consequences of Elon’s misbehaviour has finally caught up with the branding so it is no longer cool to work there.

[afavour]

Again to Musk's reputation: he's not exactly layoff-averse. Even if it isn't strictly required I can't imagine he'd hesitate to pull the trigger.