I sincerely hope that the month of September will not bring with it the unfortunate news of additional layoffs. It is crucial that we do not take anything for granted in these uncertain times. While our jobs may seem secure at this moment, we must remain aware that we could be the next ones to find ourselves on the chopping block. I have personally witnessed entire departments being outsourced to countries like India and others, with cost-saving as the only justification. This has resulted in numerous dedicated and talented employees being wrongfully dismissed without even a proper severance package, simply to facilitate these workforce reductions.
The practice of outsourcing jobs to other countries is not a new development; rather, it has been a steady and consistent trend over the last six years. The company has subtly diluted this shift by gradually increasing the workforce in other countries, with the clear intention of eventually replacing our jobs with overseas labor. At the onset of this massive exodus of jobs, the positions that were sent abroad were primarily those involving simple, repetitive tasks. However, over the past three years, this trend has escalated to include the outsourcing of more critical IT roles, which were once considered secure.
A few years ago, well before the advent of AI into mainstream conversations, we were advised by upper management to start considering transitioning to other positions within the company. But this suggestion seemed impractical, given that the concept of meritocracy appears to be lacking in our current system. I am inclined to believe that the cycle of layoffs will persist for many more years, driven by the company’s relentless pursuit of cost-cutting measures. As for the overall strategy of the company, it remains unclear to me, other than the obvious objective of saving money. In my view, a company that chooses to offshore jobs purely for the sake of increasing profits does not demonstrate true strength, and I firmly believe that this approach will eventually lead to significant consumer backlash once again.