I am sure this post will get a lot of backlash but still I want to express my thoughts. I usually don’t post anything but this just cross my mind.
It’s been months now and we are hearing layoffs news from big tech giants Twitter, Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft. LinkedIn is flooded with posts from the people who got laid off. These posts garnering thousands of comments from people ready to help.
My question to the tech community, What are we doing for our people who are not from so called big tech companies.? How are we helping them? I am sure there are people who got laid off from other companies need greater support in getting a job.
All the companies right now are focussing on getting people from the former group. I don’t have any problem with that but it’s the fact that they were already on the top 5-10% of the tech pyramid. They were getting paid better than anyone in the market for years. They got the best facilites and sure have a good financial backup and savings. Even the severance packages they get from their companies is way higher than the market standards. Moreover, they are talented minds and already have an edge over their competitors.
My request to tech community is to stop being biased and help people from the latter group to get some living(Job). They are in more need of our help and support.
PS: This is just my personal opinion and there is no negative context to it.
Agree with you there. My mom was more worried about my brother lay off scenario than mine (works at faang).
Looks like world doesn’t want to see top performers struggling 🥲.
Btw folks in the later group are hustlers and they’ll figure out the world.
Real question is who has the most powerful microphone? It’s the folks in the former group. And that’s the reason the Linkedin feed is filled with G layoffs, I didn’t come across a single post in last 2 days from someone working at gomechanic.
but hey, InMobi also fired
Yet to see an official number from inmobi
Conspiracy theory, Google pays LinkedIn to give more visibility to Google employee posts. Makes their brand reach better.
All these guys with amazing world class severance packages really don't deserve all the attention.
Most of them are clearing 200k easy and will be in high demand. It's pretty much a forced, all expenses paid vacation.
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