Rant

Just got laid off, feeling completely blindsided. RANT.

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·62d ago·2 comments

Okay, I need to vent. Just got the call. Part of a 'restructuring.' Ten years at Roku, solid performance reviews, always exceeded expectations, and BAM. Gone. They said my role was being 'eliminated.' Like I'm some obsolete piece of tech. The VP gave a canned speech about 'difficult decisions' and 'future growth.' What about MY future growth?! I poured my heart and soul into this company. The severance is garbage. Two weeks for every year. Thanks for nothing. Seriously, what a slap in the face. Time to update that LinkedIn, I guess. Anyone else in the same boat? Misery loves company, right?

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·62d ago

That sucks, man. Ten years is a long time to give to a company. 'Restructuring' is corporate-speak for 'we messed up our planning.' Don't take it personally, even though it feels incredibly personal. Two weeks per year isn't *horrible*, but it's definitely not great. Hit up a lawyer and see if there's anything they can do to negotiate a better package, especially considering your performance. Good luck with the job hunt.

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·62d ago

Heard that Roku's been having problems for a while. Stock price is tanking and they're laying people off left and right. Honestly, ten years is a long time to stay at one place these days. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise. Time to dust off the resume, update your LinkedIn, and see what else is out there. The tech world is always looking for experienced people, so don't sell yourself short. Just saying, maybe it's not personal. Maybe it's business.