On July 31, 2025, I was contacted by my manager’s manager via Microsoft Teams for a brief meeting late in the day. During that conversation, I was informed of a workforce reduction and the company followed its standard separation process. Immediately after the call, I returned my company laptop to a colleague and my system access was concluded.
On August 7, 2025, a representative from Human Resources formally reached out to review the details of the separation, benefits, and transition process.
My official last working day with the company was November 19, 2025.
On December 2, 2025, I received my final paycheck, which included payment for all accrued and unused vacation time.
Finally, on February 7, 2026, the company issued my severance payment in accordance with the separation agreement.