Netflix layoffs: Employee loses job after 12 years at streaming giant, says it is hard to put into words

Netflix has been making headlines after a leaked internal memo revealed that the streaming giant is laying off nearly 1,000 employees. Among those affected is Adam Mulder, who spent 12 years at the company. Mulder shared the news in a LinkedIn post, saying “it’s hard to put into words how much working with so many wonderful people has meant to me.” He also expressed support for others affected by the job cuts, offering to help them prepare for interviews and plan their next career moves. Meanwhile, he said he was beginning his own search for a new job.

Netflix employee shares emotional message after losing job

In his LinkedIn post, Mulder thanked his colleagues for making his time at Netflix meaningful. He described them as some of the most talented and generous people he had known. “I’m grateful for every one of those years and for the colleagues I have had the privilege to work alongside,” he wrote.

He also offered support for other employees who had lost their jobs. Mulder said he was available to speak with them, whether they needed someone to listen or wanted help planning their next steps. He also offered to help affected colleagues prepare for job interviews.

“My door is open. Please reach out. I’ll support any of you however I can!” he said.

Mulder added that he was now looking for his next opportunity. He asked people who knew his work to introduce him to employers or share suitable job openings.

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Netflix cuts nearly 1,000 jobs

Accoridng to the leaked internal memo, seen by Reuters, Netflix is cutting around 6 per cent of its workforce, affecting nearly 1,000 employees. The move marks its biggest round of job cuts since 2022.

The layoffs affect several teams, including product, technology, legal and human resources. The company had around 16,000 employees at the end of last year.

In a message to employees, Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said the company needed to make careful decisions about how it used its resources. They also said Netflix’s business remained strong and that it was on track to meet its full-year forecast.

The job cuts come as Netflix faces growing competition for viewers. Platforms like YouTube and TikTok offer large amounts of free content, giving them a cost advantage over paid streaming services.

For those unaware, Netflix’s last major round of layoffs came in 2022. That time, the company cut around 450 jobs in two rounds.