I recently experienced a layoff at Innovaccer, where I worked for the past few years. This was the third round of layoffs in just four years, which raises serious concerns about the company's long-term vision. The recent changes seem to stem from their ongoing struggles with AI transformation, as their products are currently under scrutiny due to two lawsuits related to significant financial losses for clients. On May 15th, I, along with many others, was abruptly locked out of our systems after receiving an email at 7:30 AM IST. The lack of communication and support during this transition was alarming. It felt like there was no plan in place to help employees adapt to the new AI platform. Instead of providing a smooth transition, the company chose to cut jobs suddenly, leaving remaining employees feeling overwhelmed and under-resourced. After speaking with some colleagues who stayed on, it's clear that the team is now severely understaffed and lacks the necessary AI support. This has created a sense of panic among us, as we're unsure how to proceed without proper training or guidance. There are growing concerns about how Innovaccer can position itself as AI-ready when they struggle with basic operational tasks. Many clients are questioning whether they can trust Innovaccer's AI tools after experiencing issues with their data engineering capabilities. Overall, the leadership's inconsistency in hiring and firing has left us all wondering about the company's future.

I recently experienced a layoff at Innovaccer, where I worked as an analyst. This was the company's third layoff in four years, which raises serious concerns about their long-term vision and stability. The company is currently undergoing an AI transformation, but their products have been under scrutiny due to two lawsuits, which indicate that clients have lost millions due to failures in their services. On May 15th, I, along with many others, was locked out of our systems just after receiving an email notification at 7:30 AM IST about the layoffs. The suddenness of this decision left many of us in shock, especially since there was no transition plan for employees to adapt to the new AI platform. Ideally, the company should have provided training and a reasonable timeframe for employees to shift into AI roles rather than abruptly cutting staff. After speaking with some colleagues who remained in the department most affected, it’s clear that the team is severely understaffed and lacks the necessary AI support. This has created a sense of panic among the remaining employees, as they are now expected to manage without the knowledge and resources that were previously available. It raises several questions: How can Innovaccer claim to be AI-ready when they struggle with basic operational issues? Can clients trust their AI tools after experiencing failures with their data engineering products? And is the leadership capable of making sound decisions given their history of frequent layoffs?

I received my first biweekly severance check today after being laid off from my job in California, and I noticed it's about 25% lower than my usual pay. The company had informed us that we would receive one month's severance paid out in two biweekly installments, but this check is missing around $500 compared to what I typically earn. I'm wondering if California has additional taxes on severance pay, similar to how bonuses are taxed. If not, I'm curious about other reasons for this discrepancy. Losing 25% of my income is quite significant, especially here.

I'm currently facing a tough situation as I'm about to be jobless in six weeks. I've been networking extensively and praying for a miracle to land a new job. In the meantime, I'm thinking about how to celebrate if I do find a new position. My first plan is to go to church since I haven't been in a while and feel it's time to reconnect. After that, I want to volunteer and help others in my community who are also struggling to find work. It’s really difficult to secure a job where I live, so I believe that doing good deeds might bring some positive karma my way during this challenging time.

I just learned that Essity is planning to lay off 800 employees globally as part of a cost-saving initiative aimed at reducing expenses by 1 billion SEK. This process will continue until the end of this year. It's concerning to see such a significant reduction in workforce, and I'm curious about which specific roles will be affected.

I work in a government organization and have been here for two years. Lately, I've been feeling anxious about potential layoffs. Recently, two colleagues in my department left and weren't replaced, with management citing hiring difficulties and budget constraints. In an adjacent department, five people were let go over the past year, including a key role that won't be backfilled due to significant budget cuts. Our department was also asked to reduce our budget for next year, and we've lost perks like snacks and travel for everyone has been canceled. All these signs have me worried that layoffs might be on the horizon. I'm considering updating my resume and preparing for the worst.

Applied at Mattel for Unknown

Applied at Webflow for security engineer

Applied at Complexio for Lead Fullstack Engineer

Rejected by: Next Match AI, Saudi Arabia for Senior Web Developer

Applied at YO IT Consulting for PHP Developer

Applied at Elaniin for Laravel Developer

i applied to react native developer job at Devfied ... let see how it goes

Got a project invitation on Upwork.com for a TrueCaller project, but I rejected it as TrueCaller has limitations on its end which I can't bypass for that project.

I am at the last year of completing my graduation in the degree of Bachelors of Computer Science. Will start my job search after a successful completion of the degree.

Rejected for Senior Web Developer position at Equip ... reason being hired another candidate.

I was laid off twice in last 8 months. Top performer. Recent one drowned me alot and exit was brutal.

Now, several recruiters ghosting application or low balling than my current salary.

one opportunity is @ final rounds

Upwork feels like a scam. I lost 400 connects with no notification. Even if they expire after a year, users should be warned in advance. Letting them expire silently feels unfair and like a way to take users’ money.

#upwork

Applied to 'PlayCanvas Developer Needed' job on Upwork, client viewed my proposal but so far no response. I bid a lower hourly rate of $16 but looks like client needs cheaper than that.

https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~022050862995397019004

One positive feature Upwork added is returning of connects when a job is cancelled by client.