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smt88
1mo ago
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Those are the same roles that get axed first in any recession. Anything under “SG&A” is overhead that can be reduced.
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jollyllama
1mo ago
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Indeed, it's exactly what you'd expect if more people quit buying stuff.
shwaj
1mo ago
Sales people sure, but secretaries and support staff?
Sharlin
1mo ago
Customer support? Clearly the first to be cut if there are fewer customers to support, and in any case considered completely expendable and optional. Internal support roles? Also extremely expendable from your average management's perspective.
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