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… but think of all the stock buybacks and huge margins companies will have after they lay everyone off!

Surely it’s worth screwing everyone’s future for some short term gains, right?

While the prospect of short-term financial gains through stock buybacks and increased margins might seem tempting for some companies, the long-term repercussions of displacing the workforce are far more detrimental. Sustainable growth and prosperity come from investing in people and fostering innovation that benefits society as a whole.

Who cares. We’re fully vested and going to Ibiza! (Used chatgpt to book our flight)

> … but think of all the stock buybacks and huge margins companies will have after they lay everyone off!

Will they live long enough to spend it?

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