Amazon's recent financial turmoil has made headlines worldwide, as the e-commerce giant becomes the first and only company to experience a staggering loss of $1,000,000,000,000.
This unprecedented setback has sparked curiosity and raised questions about the impact on the company and its founder, Jeff Bezos.
The tech giant's downfall began in 2022 when its market value plummeted dramatically.
On November 9th, the company witnessed a 4.3 percent drop, resulting in a market value of approximately $879 billion.
Although not entirely in the red, this decline marked a substantial setback for Amazon.
In July 2021, just months before the decline, the company's market value stood at a remarkable $1.88 trillion.
Amazon's Chief Financial Officer, Brian Olsavsky, addressed the situation by acknowledging the signs of economic strain, including tight budgets, high inflation, and increased energy costs.
He stated that the company was preparing for a slower growth period, aligning with the strategies adopted by other businesses.
During this challenging time, Bloomberg's Billionaire Index reported that Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, slipped to the fourth rank on the list of the world's wealthiest individuals.
People pose the question of how Bezos coped with such a significant financial blow.
Fortunately for Bezos, his financial troubles were just temporary. He successfully regained his position as the second richest person in the world.
However, the year 2022 had more challenges in store for him, as he faced a lawsuit from his former housekeeper.
The housekeeper accused Bezos of unsanitary living conditions, which allegedly resulted in frequent urinary tract infections.
Mercedes Wedaa joined Jeff Bezos' household in 2019 as a housekeeper with a unique requirement to work discreetly around the family.
However, despite her claims, the case against Bezos was finally dismissed.
The legal documents did reveal that Wedaa had signed a comprehensive non-disclosure agreement, binding her to maintain the confidentiality of any information regarding Bezos and his family.
Bezos' lawyer, Harry Korrell, stated that Wedaa held a significant position as the lead housekeeper, earning a six-figure salary. The defense contended that Wedaa's termination was justified due to performance-related reasons.
