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NETFLIX CUTS ~1,000 JOBS

What the layoffs mean for subscribers

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THE CUTS

About 6% of staff

Roughly 1,000 jobs worldwide, per a memo from the co-CEOs.

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WHO'S HIT

Product, tech, legal, HR

Most cuts are in support teams, not shows.

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WHY

Slower growth

Ted Sarandos said Netflix is "not growing as fast as I want."

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THE STOCK

Down ~22% this year

Shares had fallen sharply before the news.

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NETFLIX SAYS

"Strong and growing"

The company says it's on track for its full-year forecast.

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YOUR BILL

No price news

The memo didn't mention prices. Plans start at $8.99.

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WATCH NEXT

Earnings Oct. 20

Expect updates on subscribers, ads and live events.

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SAVE MONEY

Pay less for Netflix

Some phone plans include it free. Our guide shows how.

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FULL STORY

What happens next

Who's affected and what it means for your subscription.

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