Google’s Layoff Shockwaves and the Untold Story and What Awaits Googlers

The inside scoop on Google’s unexpected layoff warning email and the ominous cloud of uncertainty

Usman Aslam
ILLUMINATION

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Hey tech trailblazers,

It’s your next-door tech neighbor, Usman, again!

And let me tell you, I’ve been through my fair share of twists and turns in the tech world, including navigating layoffs even during my time at Amazon.

Now, I’m here to share some insider insights with you.

In a startling turn of events, Google, the tech giant known for innovation and growth, sent a company-wide email on January 17th, delivering an unexpected layoff warning to all its employees.

This came as a surprise following the recent 1000+ layoffs, raising concerns and leaving Googlers in anticipation of what lies ahead.

The 3:00 AM Email: Google’s Last Layoff

Exactly one year ago, on January 20th, 2023, Google experienced a sudden layoff that sent shockwaves through the company.

An email delivered at 3:00 AM informed over 12,000 employees that their time with the company had come to an abrupt end.

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Usman Aslam
ILLUMINATION

Ex-Amazonian, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS, 12x AWS Certified. ❤️ Tech, Cloud, Programming, Data Science, AI/ML, Software Development, and DevOps. Join me 🤝