Amazon’s largest layoffs ever leave a 17-year veteran heartbroken and jobless
An Amazon employee, after 17 years of service, has shared an emotional account of being laid off. The post, which has gone viral on Reddit, comes as Amazon prepares for its largest layoff ever, affecting thousands of corporate jobs.
The employee, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that he received the news via email. He broke down in tears, overwhelmed with emotion. The layoff, part of Amazon's internal restructuring, is set to impact around 30,000 corporate jobs, nearly 9% of its white-collar workforce.
The employee's post has sparked conversations about job security and corporate loyalty. He expressed feeling that his life had been consumed by work, even when he was too tired to spend time with his family. Many users commented that his story was a reminder of the vulnerability of workers, even after years of service.
Amazon confirmed the layoffs, which are expected to be the largest in the company's history. The employee's emotional account serves as a reminder of the human impact of such decisions. The layoffs are set to affect around 350,000 corporate employees, with the exact number and departments yet to be confirmed.
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