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> send a message [..] to improve morale or get out

The saying "the beatings will continue until morale improves" is supposed to be a joke, not a guide for management.

> the floggings will continue until morale improves

FTFY

If I was working at Meta and that's how they chose to improve morale, I would be getting out.

the firings will continue until morale improves

What about the raises, bonuses, and stock awards this year? Will they also be cut?

It's an old phrase meant to be humorous

From what I hear on the grapevine, bonuses have been cut, but I'm not sure about the others.