Jack Dorsey says Block overhired during COVID, but to blame layoffs on that alone 'misses all the complexity'

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Jack Dorsey told Block staff that the layoffs were not due to AI.

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I got laid off from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson on how to move forward.

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Hemant Virmani says his Amazon layoff motivated him to prioritize his health.

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I got let go from my job. Now, NFL and college teams pay me for my muddy footballs.

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Daniel Kolcun heat-treating a football.

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I struggled to find a job after taking the federal buyout last year. I had to expand my search nationwide to land my next role.

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Jide Adebowale.

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Some Amazon employees get 'Project Dawn' calendar invitation discussing upcoming job cuts

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Colleen Aubrey, SVP of AWS Solutions
Colleen Aubrey, SVP of AWS Solutions

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When I got laid off, traveling felt like a bad idea. I'm glad I went on a short, affordable trip anyway.

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Jessica Derschowitz

After getting laid off from a corporate job, I started bartending — and it changed my approach to office work

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Julie Levin
Julie Levin

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I got laid off before the holidays. My family of 7 depends on my income, but I'm trying not to panic.

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The author has five kids and no stable income.

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The list of major companies laying off staff this year includes Verizon, IBM, Amazon, Starbucks, American Airlines, and more

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Verizon is one of the latest companies to cut jobs in 2025.

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I was laid off by Meta as a 'low-performer.' I feel it's part of the reason I still can't find a job, 9 months later.

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Brittney Ball says she thought she would stay at Meta until she retired.

Brittney Ball

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