From the mailbag:

“The ax is coming down in late October/early November– 5 percent of the Global Markets workforce. Names have already been submitted.”

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Comments (29)

  1. Posted by Akdv_alpha | October 11, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Is 5% really that bad?

  2. Posted by Guest | October 11, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    If you’re among the 5 percent…

  3. Posted by Guest | October 11, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    What’s the typical turnover?

  4. Posted by Lsdjlf | October 11, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    interesting of you to equate ‘typical turnover’ with layoffs.

  5. Posted by Guest | October 11, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Don’t jump the gun now… if you turnover 5% anyway, is this actually a layoff? wouldn’t it have to be 5% of workforce in addition to who they were going to cut anyway? Just asking.

  6. Posted by TooSoonQuestionMark | October 11, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    it’s very German of him/her…

  7. Posted by Anonymous | October 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    So all that mass hiring that was done at most banks have basically been offset in the past month with all these layoffs.

  8. Posted by Ryan Bingham | October 11, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    I like your style.

    -Ryan Bingham

  9. Posted by AIGQuant | October 11, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    We discussed your question and we believe it’s “apple”.

  10. Posted by Hamilton | October 11, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    We are committed to a diversified workforce engaged in their community.
    However, 5% of our analysts have tried to start a communal subway network. They will be rewarded accordingly.

    - Deutsche Bank

  11. Posted by Guest | October 11, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. Posted by J AckAck | October 11, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    “But we can achieve nothing without our people. Our highly qualified and focused staff combine expertise with an agility of mind to deliver the services our clients expect, showing the true meaning of ‘a passion to perform’. Their diversity makes Deutsche Bank a very exciting place to work, so if you think you can contribute to the richness and depth of talent in our team, I invite you to join us.”

    http://www.db.com/careers/content/en/message_dr_ackermann.html

  13. Posted by buckettrader | October 11, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Speaking of layoffs, today must be Kneale’s last, given his sissy fit

  14. Posted by Guest | October 11, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    is it true the swiss also suffer from gingervitus, aka they have no souls?

  15. Posted by Biff Bassness | October 11, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    This $hit happens at DE Shaw all the time. It’s no big deal.

  16. Posted by Biff Bassness | October 11, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    I just felt a disturbance in the force. It was as though a billion Collie anuses were wrenched open and the poor doggies suddenly silenced.

  17. Posted by Anonymous | October 11, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    5%, pffffsh. Us geniuses know how to double the percentages. Eat it Deutche Bank!
    -DE Genius

  18. Posted by Anonymous | October 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    (Unless, of course you’re Turkish.)

  19. Posted by Dingaling | October 11, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Don’t forget Kirk and Co in the layoffs..

  20. Posted by Guest | October 11, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Is there no modern day Schindler to save those targeted for termination?

  21. Posted by xel | October 11, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    laying off the 5% that are still hung over from Octoberfest…

    no concern

  22. Posted by 123 | October 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    those getting the ax should view it as freedom from the gestapo there. . . .worst place to work. . . . .

  23. Posted by 123 | October 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    db likes to get rid of peopl right before xmas time. ho ho ho ho

  24. Posted by Guest | October 11, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    MBS pass thru desk has lost hundreds of millions – has been on the wrong side of the trade all year

  25. Posted by Anonymous | October 11, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    Turkish: Fuck me, hold tight. What’s that?
    Tommy: It’s me belt, Turkish.
    Turkish: No, Tommy. There’s a gun in your trousers. What’s a gun doing in your trousers?
    Tommy: It’s for protection.
    Turkish: Protection from what? “Zee Germans”?

  26. Posted by M E-E | October 11, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    wrong side of the trade until Bill Gross convinces Obama to give everyone a free refi. bad times for anyone buying 6.0s at 108.

  27. Posted by Surferbettygal | October 14, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    The layoffs are happening in Boston as I type this post.

  28. Posted by Dennisfey | October 26, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Vait is an ass and is next.

  29. Posted by Surferbettygal | December 10, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    I can’t post on the other page about layoffs at Deutsche Bank. Husband was laid off 11/30 and heard there are more to come in December.

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