R/GA layoff updates: 20 cut in Portland today, bringing stateside count close to 100 on the year. No official statement from Bob.

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Yeah but have you seen Bob’s new bike? 1299 Ducati Superleggera - it’s the pinnacle of bike performance.

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One in LA?! That is the saddest thing I've ever heard. Being 1 of 15 felt personal, I can't imagine how being 1 of 1 would feel.

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Next time I get fired I'm gonna call it a "Massive Layoff of 1"

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So much for being the agency of the future

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A lot of people with nothing to do in Chicago, including myself. It's gotta be coming.

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40 plus in NY yesterday, 20 in Portland today, one in LA. 61 this round. That's a big cut.

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So sorry, friends. 😓

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Sounds like they split the NY & Portland/LA to different days, so Chicago could still be to come

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Portland isn't 20 - incorrect. 6 were laid off.

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It was 9 people in PDX

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None in Chicago? That’s surprising.

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Bob is like 45 in this manner never concede to reality.

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But Brecker sent out that email saying that Chicago is doing financially well, LOL.

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20 or 6? That's a big difference.. which one is it?

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20 in Portland? How big is that office? I thought they only had 50 or so people there.

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So I assume the Portland office won’t be hiring anytime soon?

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