It's usually about the numbers—the bottom line—or some rushed, sweeping reorganization. Over the years, I've seen many top-performing, highly skilled engineers let go, while management would retain average employees. Always try not to take it personally. In most cases, it has nothing to do with your competence or value. It’s better to have a realistic perspective on your capabilities instead of allowing the company to define it for you.
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Can you name the best companies to work for? I am genuinely asking as I was impacted very recently.
@op, thanks for posting this. It’s so true!
They don't care how important you think you are
Always been that way, they're just less subtle about it now.
This is why the best companies to work for are ran by ex-FAANG employes.
They don't care how important you think you are - you are no match for management determined to cut costs, improve efficiency, increase the stock price, and increase value to shareholders. They don't have to be truthful about reasons.