‘3-Hour Sleep Per Day’ To ‘Constant Panic’– Amazon Employee Experiences ‘Layoff Anxiety’ | Viral

Yes, ‘layoff anxiety’ has become a THING now, and a good chunk of the corporate population that is going through this anxiety is seemingly currently working at Amazon- UNTIL they finally get that heart-shattering

email!Amazon recently announced significant job cuts affecting 14,000 corporate roles globally as part of a restructuring initiative aimed at reducing costs while increasing investments in artificial intelligence. This announcement has triggered widespread anxiety among employees, particularly impacting those in corporate positions.A Reddit user described their friend's experience, stating, "One of my closest friends works at Amazon. Exceptionally talented guy... the kind of person who solves technical problems others can’t even phrase properly." Turns out, despite his high skill level, the friend now lives in constant fear of job loss. The post highlighted that his anxiety has escalated to the extent that even a phone notification causes panic, as he worries it might be the dreaded layoff email.Community Support and AdviceAs the Reddit post gained traction, many commenters empathised with the struggles of employees facing layoff anxiety. One user shared their own experience, advising the friend to seek new job opportunities, stating, "I would suggest to start looking for other opportunities, if you have the skills to do so." Others highlighted the importance of focusing on mental health during such uncertain times.The discussion surrounding the post underscores the mental health toll that layoffs can take on employees. The Redditor expressed concern about the broader implications of corporate decisions on individual well-being, stating, "These corporates don’t talk enough about what layoffs or even the fear of layoffs do to people mentally. It’s brutal."Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post.ALSO READ: ‘Aura Farming Final Boss’: Young Kid Brings Elephant To School For ‘Pet Day Competition’!Check out the viral post: “What layoff anxiety does to a blud who’s actually good at his job,” the post read“One of my closest friends works at Amazon. Exceptionally talented guy....the kind of person who solves technical problems others can’t even phrase properly. But ever since the news of layoffs started spreading internally, he’s been living in constant panic. He literally jumps at every phone notification. His heart starts racing every time his phone buzzes, thinking it might be that email. The ‘you’ve been impacted’ one,” the post read. “He barely sleeps..maybe 2 or 3 hours a night. He told me people who got laid off earlier received their emails after midnight or early morning, so now he stays awake in constant fear of that notification. Imagine being that scared of an email. He keeps saying ‘I'm sure I'll be next. They like people who talk a lot. I just…..work.’ And the sad part...he’s really good at his job. But his manager once told him that his communication skills are a little off and he needs to work on that. He was okay with this initially and agreed to work on it but with the constant state of fear and overthinking he thinks this could be one of the deciding factor. There are some new hires in his team..they’re young, confident, articulate..and he feels invisible next to them and assumes he’s automatically at risk,” the post continued. “It’s heartbreaking to see someone who’s great at what they do be this mentally wrecked by uncertainty. The kind of fear that turns your phone into an anxiety trigger. These corporations don’t talk enough about what layoffs or even the fear of layoffs do to people mentally. It’s brutal. I see the fear of losing a job breaks you long before the layoff does,” it concluded. The post was shared on Instagram, by the handle ‘firstprincipal’. The post was shared yesterday and pulled many views from netizens.

ALSO READ: Corporate Organisation Makes Employees Sit On ‘Polythene-Covered’ Office Chairs! Reason Will Shock YouThe Broader Context of Corporate LayoffsAmazon's decision to reduce its workforce is not isolated, as many companies in the tech industry are undergoing similar restructuring efforts amid economic pressures. The trend reflects a shift towards optimising operations, often at the expense of employee job security. As businesses invest in technology and AI, the fear of layoffs looms large over many skilled workers.