If the market for initial public offerings recovers in the new year, one company that aims to go public early on is Reddit. An IPO will put the spotlight on the prospects for Reddit’s advertising business, which has fallen short of ambitious growth targetsoutlined by executives two years ago. ...
      • Alto@kbin.social
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        9 months ago

        Yep, in the face of the infinite growth monster, anything other than exceeding expectations is seen as a failure

        • Facebones@reddthat.comEnglish
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          9 months ago

          “We see here you’re up 5%, but you were up 5% last year too, so you’re dead now.”

          -Capitalism

        • FaceDeer@kbin.social
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          9 months ago

          I still remember a line from a boss I had in one of my very first “real” jobs. “I expect you to exceed my expectations.”

          I didn’t bother pointing out the problem there. I also didn’t stay working for her for very long. :)