Ankita went to the office post a good Diwali Holiday
She received an e-mail from HR Team for a Meeting
She received an e-mail from HR Team for a Meeting
HR informed that the company is going through a restructuring
And they have to let her go, her services are not needed
She couldn't believe it for a moment and asked
How can you do this? I need a notice period to find another job
And they have to let her go, her services are not needed
She couldn't believe it for a moment and asked
How can you do this? I need a notice period to find another job
HR - We can't do anything, it's a business call. You're a great performer. Rest assured, we will try to help you if we come across some other jobs.
Today will be your last working day!
Today will be your last working day!
Ankita - But I have a family, EMIs, rent, etc. I should get one month's notice pay at least. I have been a top performer for the last 3 years.
HR - Sorry! We can't do anything, it's a business call. We wish you all the best
HR - Sorry! We can't do anything, it's a business call. We wish you all the best
Her access to e-mails and Slack was suspended the moment she left the office.
She felt helpless and was laid off after all her hard work and loyalty.
She felt helpless and was laid off after all her hard work and loyalty.
This is not a fabricated story but a real incident that occurred today with one of my ex-colleagues. Working in a Startup comes with risk and reward both.
In the recent layoffs by Indian Startups, more than 15,200+ people lost their jobs. Such layoffs are bad and can impact your life mentally and financially.
While I'm trying my best to help her with a few openings in my close network, my recommendation would be to keep close track of the developments wherever you work and move before it's too late.
Unless you offer exceptional value addition to the firm, you are replaceable. The company's loyalty and first preference would always (mostly) be to their business and investors.
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