I was laid off yesterday from my role at a large consulting company, just one month after returning from a three-month unpaid medical leave. The layoffs were supposedly due to new AI initiatives, which is ironic since our CEO had recently claimed that AI would create new job opportunities. The timing feels particularly troubling to me. During my medical leave, I relocated to another state, and I had only been back at work for a little over a month when I got the news. Interestingly, my client wanted me to stay on; they even questioned why I was being let go since they were still paying for my role. I had also saved positive performance feedback before losing access, so I’m puzzled about the reasons behind my termination. On top of that, the company is actively hiring offshore employees at lower costs while cutting U.S. positions. They offered me a severance package that was surprisingly generous, which raises my suspicions about potential legal risks they might be trying to mitigate. I’m considering speaking with an employment attorney before signing the severance agreement to understand my rights, especially given the circumstances of my layoff. Additionally, I’m anxious about filing for unemployment. Since I moved states just a few months ago and only worked in my new state for about a month before being laid off, I’m unsure where to file or if I’ll even qualify. With over 10 years of experience in software engineering and a Master’s in Data Analytics, I’ve worked extensively in AI, cloud, mobile, and enterprise software. This situation is incredibly stressful for me and my family, and I would appreciate any advice from those who have faced similar challenges.
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