Best Buy Lays Off Geek Squad Workers Without Warning, Employees Feel Blindsided After Years of Service
• Best Buy's Geek Squad experienced massive layoffs this week, with many employees suddenly told to work from home and await a call about their employment status.
• Laid-off workers reported feeling blindsided, having dedicated significant time and sacrifice to Best Buy over the years.
• Geek Squad layoffs have become somewhat common, earning the nickname "snaps" - referring to Thanos' actions in Marvel movies.
• On Reddit, laid-off Geek Squad members refer to themselves as "going sleeper", alluding to the show Sleep Cell.
• During an earnings call in February, Best Buy's CEO suggested more layoffs could come in 2024 as the company shifts resources toward AI.