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		t-writescode 57 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate div... Once a company reaches a certain size, it can limp along, hidden to everyone, for years - decades - before they go away. “Amazon will fail”, maybe, in 50 years, from decisions made now.

johnnyanmac 57 days ago [–]

Yeah, IBM and Oracle still limped along long after they ceased being the thinktanks of innovation. Amazon limping will drag Gen Z and their retirement down with them. This isn't some level playing field.

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