Ethereum Foundation layoff?

Looking at yesterday's article, the general idea is that the team responsible for protocol research and development, Protocol R&D, has been streamlined and renamed to Protocol.

Then some old members are no longer working as employees for the Ethereum Foundation, but they still mentioned that they will contribute to the ecosystem.

It seems like after a big company optimization, people are told, we hope you continue to shine and contribute for xx, this phrasing sounds familiar.