# 159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO's fight with WP Engine escalates | TechCrunch

<https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/159-employees-are-leaving-automattic-as-ceos-fight-with-wp-engine-escalates/>

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## What Jamie wrote

Automattic's, or more appropriately Mullenweg's, fight with WP Engine has become a whole drama. I have always thought so highly of Mullenweg and his commitment to the health of the Web. This fight with WP Engine however is inflicting a lot of damage. 🤨

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