Former Google employee Matt Hu shared a poignant account of his layoff experience after the company announced widespread layoffs, including its Python team.
Hu described the shock of receiving an email about a "StopInstance operation," which ultimately led to the realization of his termination. He recounted the emotional moment of losing access to corporate resources and learning that even his manager of 13 years had been let go.
Hu's post on LinkedIn garnered empathetic responses from others in the industry, with one user criticizing Google's resource allocation practices. Despite the setback, offers of support and job referrals poured in for Hu as he navigated his next career move.