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975 points namukang | 3 comments | 11 Apr 25 20:19 UTC | HN request time: 0.412s | source
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sudomateo ◴[14 Apr 25 05:19 UTC] No.43678303[source]▶
> But I was also immediately ripped away from my calendar, docs, code, and more.

Layoffs are never easy. I've been through a few myself and it really takes the wind out of your sails. That being said, this sentence made me pause a bit. None of these things mentioned are actually yours. They are the property of Google.

One thing that helped me immensely in my career is understanding that my relationship with a company is a business relationship. They pay me for my time and skills and nothing more. Today I can have a job and tomorrow maybe not. I recommended learning how to separate your value from your employer. It's not easy but it's necessary. I'm not saying you can't enjoy what you do or be excited by it but don't fully tether yourself and your well-being to a company.

Godspeed!

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1. dullcrisp ◴[14 Apr 25 05:35 UTC] No.43678365[source]▶
I think their point was that they were told they could look for another internal role, but at the same time had their access revoked, which sends a very mixed message.
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2. windward ◴[14 Apr 25 08:01 UTC] No.43679092[source]▶
It's because the message isn't for OP, it's for the people who are left.
3. sudomateo ◴[15 Apr 25 04:47 UTC] No.43689070[source]▶
With the way it was written it wasn't clear to me whether the other role was offered as a replacement for the layoff or more of a good luck I'm sure you'll land on your feet. Agreed it's a mixed message if it was the former.