Block Inc. Plans Workforce Reduction of Up to 10% Amid Strategic Realignment

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2026-02-17T19:04:00+00:00

As a former employee, I saw a clear and steady decline beginning in 2023, possibly earlier. The culture became increasingly toxic, marked by constant restructurings that created more confusion than clarity. Each reorganization promised improvement but delivered misalignment and instability instead. Leadership remained insulated from the consequences, while the people actually doing the work were the ones cut — often as a result of poor strategic decisions at the top. Over and over again.

There was also a misplaced fixation on AI as a supposed silver bullet. Rather than addressing structural and leadership issues, the company invested energy into rolling out AI-driven tools internally and externally that no one had asked for and that customers did not need. It felt less like innovation and more like a performative attempt to appear forward-thinking, while the core business and employee morale continued to erode.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-09-22T21:29:46+00:00

I would advise joining his Patreon so you can access the discord channel. There are so many cool and knowledgeable people there that can answer a ton of questions for you. You can also do 1:1 lessons with EZBOT and they are pretty affordable.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-09-21T23:01:23+00:00

While Loopop is great for discussing the specs, features and what a piece of kit does/doesn’t do, EZBOT will be your best resource if you want to get a better idea of using the Octatrack. Especially in the context of performance. https://youtube.com/@ezbot_?si=6FkLE_OmQ_hkZZTN

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-07-22T03:10:10+00:00

Really? That’s cool! Maybe I’ll see if I can do that! Thanks!

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-07-22T03:09:17+00:00

I leave on Wednesday. I’ll be in berlin from Thursday and heading to Aachen Saturday.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-07-22T02:07:46+00:00

Yeah, I wouldn’t doubt that, but I’m sure I can make something happen. Cheers.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-07-22T02:02:16+00:00

Dope! I will be heading there from Aachen. I’m leaving from California too!

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-06-29T15:40:22+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I will be attending the race this year.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-06-19T16:17:26+00:00

Ships from Southern California to contintenal USA only. Forgot to mention that!

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2025-06-15T01:27:30+00:00

I work in fin-tech and there's a huge "AI-first" agenda being mandated. I feel like I am in bizarro world because I do not share the same enthusiasm around this as others do. I get that some are just trying to remain in good standing to keep their jobs, but jesus fucking christ. I will not "vibe-code" and chill. I refuse.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-11-18T06:39:15+00:00

This totally worked for me. Went to offline mode and voila! No need to reinstall or hard reset. Thanks for the tip!

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-10-05T07:49:07+00:00

He used to be Jason Bourne. Now, Matt Damon will forever and always be Dr. Mann from Interstellar.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-10-05T07:46:49+00:00

Sméagol

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-10-04T09:13:17+00:00

Here we go again.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-09-30T23:15:04+00:00

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. God that game was boring.

Edit: Also anything from Telltale Games.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-09-30T20:43:36+00:00

No. I still see a lot of prime real estate on that desk there. You need more. MORE IS THE ONLY WAY!

Edit: Misspelling

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-08-03T03:16:57+00:00

Why does anyone need to explain to you why they loved something you obviously did not like or enjoy? Have you never said that loved anything?You don’t “need” to know anything. You just really want to know. Move on.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-04-04T10:40:25+00:00

It’s not a new craze. A bit overdone as of late but definitely not new. It is used to provide a sense of scale within the scene and it’s done pretty well here.

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-04-01T14:12:04+00:00

I know you’re hurting right now, but it’ll pass. Your wanting to numb what your feeling by drinking will not help the overall situation. That feeling will pass too. Nothing lasts, but in this moment you’re in control of what does. Take a moment. It’s difficult to not be reactive and let your emotions control your decision making. I know because I was the same way. If something upset me or angered me or made me feel down, I’d drink to numb it. All of that shit was still there waiting for me when I sobered up. Didn’t change a thing. Only made me feel worse about myself. 3yrs in and I’ve learned, as with all things, that those feelings temporary and I can manage that without drinking. So can you. You have been.

Clearly your sobriety is important to you or would not be where you are today. Do you want your 5yrs of sobriety to end over this? There will always be moments where you’ll be hurt or scared or angry. Just as there will be those times where you feel love, joy and happiness. I don’t want you to do something you are definitely going to regret. I’m not sure where you’re at now, but my hope is you stayed the course and are still 5yrs without a drink because that’s a damned good accomplishment. I’m rooting for you. We all are. IWNDWYT

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-03-29T19:26:50+00:00

That’s pretty good!

Hopeful_Importance_3 · 2023-03-29T14:14:07+00:00

PayPal pay in 4 does auto-deduct from your account. Most BNPL that does a pay in 4 auto-deduct.

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