Tech Worker's Online Ramblings Goes Viral After She Revealed About Getting Fired By A Supposedly "Recession-Proof" Company
She posted about getting fired on TikTok.
The pandemic truly changed the lives of many people in this world, and it feels like the worst is yet to come.
We've been witnessing soaring fuel prices, political instability in some regions, and a food and energy crisis driven by war. Additionally, many companies have been letting go of their employees to survive these tough times.
However, certain businesses have taken the necessary steps to prevent bankruptcy amid the global economic crisis. Sadly, although some companies claim to be recession-proof, they still have to cut costs by laying off employees.
In a viral TikTok video by a tech employee named Samantha (@samsramblings), she shares how she got fired from a company that told its employees it was recession-proof. Having a meeting in a conference room with HR personnel is almost always a negative experience.
According to Samantha, her stomach immediately sank upon seeing two HR representatives in a meeting she had joined with her direct manager. She had trusted the company to be prepared during these challenging times, so it was particularly disheartening when she got fired.
What made it even worse was that the person she manages would also receive the same news later.
This is Samantha. She recently got fired by a company that claimed it is recession-proof.
@samsramblingsThe TikToker didn't mention the name of the company that laid her off.
She responded to a female user who mentioned that they were hiring remote employees. She stated her position and provided a brief description of what she could do.
@samsramblingsHere's the TikTok post that went viral.
Samantha explains further that she can't tell her subordinate that they will also be fired. She added that the company's transparency is lacking.
TikTok users are wondering why she's following the company's orders when she's already fired. She doesn't need to comply with the rule, and she should just go ahead and tell the employee.
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Samantha adds that she feels "awful as a middle manager."
She no longer has a job, and the same goes for her subordinate. She was fired before the holiday season.
Everything feels like "a whole sh**storm," she adds. Samantha concluded her TikTok video by telling people that she's back in the job market.
She feels sorry for those who have gone through a similar experience.
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People started giving their advice.
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A user thinks that these layoffs by companies are irrational.
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Users also showed their support for the TikToker.
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An unfair reason to fire people
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We think so too!
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While it's never fun to be laid off, getting let go doesn't have to be the end of the world. It's completely normal to feel mixed emotions during this significant life change.
People can use this time as an opportunity to assess their career goals and figure out what they truly want to do with their lives. With a bit of planning and some positive thinking, anyone can turn being laid off into a chance to start fresh and refocus their energies on achieving their dreams.
