I wanted to share something that I've been unable to tell my close friends, and it's been killing me inside. Apologies in advance if it's not appropriate. (New to the community) We all know what the next week is going to shape up for APAC. I've been in Google for 2.5+ years and was up for promotion next cycle. This not only makes it difficult, more so I'm the sole earning member in the house and I've parents with medical conditions. This basically means 10% of my salary goes towards taking care of them and the rest is in rent/other expenses + few investment. (Newsflash : Non-eng background don't earn as much). Since last Friday, I've been so anxious, I'm unable to work. I do have some savings, but I'm worried I might not get a job sooner or even if I do, it won't match me the salary Google gave (which I so dearly need). How are you coping? Any senior leaders/management who can help? #layoff #Google #GoogleIndia #mentalhealth
So many companies are hiring (apart from big tech) just keep giving interviews and have a few offers in hand. You will get 'preference' to be interviewed first because you have the 'google' tag. Salary : yes some small startups might not pay that well but something is better than nothing. Looking for a job after you get the pink slip will be even more stressful. At least that's what i am doing.
I have been in the industry long enough where these situations will only make you resilient. The good news is that you have saved up and you should be fine, trust yourself and good things do happen to good people. It may take time but it will all work out at the end
Is it next week or end of Feb?
Thinking about it doesn’t help. Start doing: Prep your resume, start applying. Get interviews lined up. Even if you are in the pipeline, you get the confidence you need in case things go south. Think objectively. Worrying doesn’t help.
Don’t worry.. you will get easily 6 months or more salary. It will be good starting point to plan your future..
Life goes on and you will find ways. You were living life fine even before Google (25 year old company) and you will be fine even after that. Trusting yourself is the key.
Read all of the comments yesterday, and to the point of sounding corny, they really did put sense in me. I prepped my resume and will start applying! Thank you community!
Bro where did you hear that the layoffs will be next week?
Is it happenening today?
Why TF are you excited?
Where is the excitement you D### A## It's out of concern and anxiety I am just checking everywhere for an update as it will affect me indirectly
I am hearing layoffs may not happen in HW in India
Which all teams then?
SWE, Sales, Marketing
Don’t start falling into victim’s mindset before things have even happened. Often the anticipation is harder than the news itself. These are things you cannot control or affect in any way