“… the average salary for an Alphabet employee in 2021 was around $295,884…”
I wouldn’t be surprised if that extra 4% over standard reductions came from people at the top end of the salary scale.
That said, I’m sure Google could do a Musk and fire a whole lot more without it affecting the quality of its product.
If you are over 50, you need to double in your mind what current salaries are. My salary from 10 years ago is only decent now, where it was exceptional. So much so, that I have decided to look for new employment, after many years with the same company to see what is out there.
I have been shocked to learn what some 30 something year old non managers are getting now from some companies.
Not bad if you can get it. :-)