Axios Discovers Capitalism Doesn't Take Holiday Vacations
Mainstream media is clutching its pearls over a reported end to the 'holiday layoff taboo,' but let's be real. Companies like Wells Fargo and Verizon aren't suddenly 'unburdening' themselves; they're operating exactly as unfettered capitalism dictates. Verizon cut 13,000 jobs just a week before Thanksgiving, because maximizing shareholder value trumps festive spirit every single time. It's not a
'return to a time when businesses were less worried about optics,' as Axios suggests, but a continuous demonstration that 'optics' are only a concern when they threaten profit margins. The media frames this as a new, cynical trend, not a perpetual feature. Challenger, Gray and Christmas reports job cuts up 24% this November from last year, with 71,321 planned cuts. One might wonder why executives,
who rake in millions, aren't asked to 'tighten their belts' before laying off thousands before Christmas. The 'stigma' of holiday layoffs isn't fading; it's being actively dismantled by corporations that have always prioritized quarterly reports over human dignity. This isn't a surprise; it's business as usual for the ruling class, who've always understood that your 'taboo' is their Tuesday.