Layoff Report

Just got blindsided - goodbye, SF

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·58d ago·2 comments

Well, it finally happened. Got the call this morning. Was told my role was 'redundant' as part of a re-org. I was in sales, covering the West Coast. Been with Snowflake for almost 3 years and always hit my numbers. They said severance package is two months salary plus unused PTO. I'm absolutely gutted. No warning whatsoever. Seriously, if you're in sales, keep your head on a swivel and update your resume. The market is rough. I'm so tired of this rat race. On the plus side, I can finally spend some time with my family. Good luck to everyone still at Snowflake, but honestly, I'm not sure I'd recommend anyone joining right now.

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·58d ago

Sorry to hear that. Three years and hitting your targets, that's rough. The 'redundant' line always stings, doesn't it? Happened to me at Salesforce a few years back. Exact same story - good performance, out of the blue. Take the time off you mentioned; recharge. Two months isn't great, but it's something. Start networking now. Hit up everyone you know, let them know you're looking. Good luck with the job search!

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·58d ago

Hitting quota doesn't mean much these days; it's all about the bigger picture of cost savings to appease investors. But I'm skeptical about the 'no warning' claim. Were there any signs at all? Reduced travel budget, less support from marketing, anything like that? Companies rarely drop a bomb without some precursor. Anyway, dust yourself off and start applying. The tech sector is volatile; assume you're always vulnerable, no matter how well you're doing.