'Laid Off By Meta Twice': Woman Shares How Layoffs Have A 'Gruelling' Impact On Mental Health

Several major tech companies have been making headlines for their significant employee layoffs across the globe. These organizations, which were once hailed as symbols of innovation and growth, are now facing challenging times and tough decisions.

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The wave of job cuts has impacted employees in various regions, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the tech industry and the economic challenges faced by these companies.

This trend has sparked discussions about the changing landscape of work and the impact of automation, market shifts, and corporate strategies on the job market.

LinkedIn, a platform known for professional success stories, recently witnessed a different kind of narrative when a former Meta employee shared her challenging experience.

Andrea Guzm¨¢n Garc¨ªa-Luna took to LinkedIn to express the impact of impending layoffs and the subsequent financial loss on her mental well-being.

Her post struck a chord with many individuals who could relate to the toll such uncertainties can have on one's mental health.

Garc¨ªa-Luna's post has gained widespread attention as she shared her experience of being laid off by Meta not once but twice.

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The first instance occurred in February 2018 when the Instagram Community team disbanded, and the second time was just last week.

Despite anticipating the possibility of layoffs since November, Garc¨ªa-Luna expressed how no amount of contingency planning could alleviate her anxiety and stress surrounding the situation.

Addressing her struggle with coping, Garc¨ªa-Luna penned her thoughts on the ineffective nature of her current coping mechanisms.

"I built scenarios and budgets, put plans on hold, relied on therapy, and tried to work and deliver as best as I could. But I still cried for two hours straight when the day came."

Describing the entire ordeal as "grueling," Garc¨ªa-Luna raised questions about the fairness of mass layoffs.

She concluded her post by expressing her intention to take a break, focus on rebuilding and regaining confidence, and appealed to recruiters to consider hiring ex-Meta employees.

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The comments section was praised for her vulnerability, as many individuals shared their struggles after experiencing mass layoffs at tech giants such as Google and Twitter.

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