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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/RealRoarMaster on 2023-08-11 17:38:59.

Original Title: Eli5 Why would giants like Google or Microsoft choose to let go of employees for temporary profit increases, despite their established reputation for job security that naturally attracts top talent in the market?