tech industry

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‘They will never care about you’: Former Snapchat worker says employees were gifted a stock certificate with no monetary value

'They made sure to put 3 zeros so you know it’s not worth anything.'

On Jan 31, 2023 by Brooke Sjoberg

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‘How I found out I had no job’: Tech worker says she found out she was laid off by not being able to log into laptop

'I just didn't see this coming.'

On Jan 26, 2023 by Jack Alban

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‘Just finished a call I didn’t think I would be having’: Tech worker says she was laid off from ‘recession-proof’ company

'And it's right before the holidays, so it's just like a whole sh*t storm'

On Nov 10, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘More like a goodbye package’: Tech worker shows off her welcome package—only to get laid off right after

'It’s a slaughter at big tech right now.'

On Nov 8, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Loved my time there’: Lyft employee let go amid tech industry layoffs had only just opened welcome package

'Apparently it was a going away gift.'

On Nov 5, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I’m so hurt right now’: Bank of America employee devastated after being laid off with no warning, says employees are ‘easily disposable’

'I see this happen all the time, I just didn't think it would happen to me.'

On Oct 21, 2022 by Jack Alban

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‘Facts and they usually related to someone’: Tech worker says many people in tech get their leadership roles because ‘they got in early’

'That’s the secret to getting rich and moving up in tech.'

On Oct 9, 2022 by Jack Alban

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‘Don’t go crying to the people who don’t care about you’: Tech CEO says ’emotional maturity’ is how you survive the corporate world, sparking debate

'More than likely your peers don't care and they're setting you up.'

On Oct 8, 2022 by Jack Alban

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Supreme Court takes on case that could be most serious threat to Section 230 immunity yet

The suit was filed by the family of an American woman slain in France.

On Oct 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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‘The fobs are turned off before they tell someone they are being let go’: Worker’s key fob stops working after their lunch break

'Either my fob has been damaged ... or I’m getting fired tomorrow.'

On Sep 26, 2022 by Vladimir Supica

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‘I would appreciate the honesty’: Boss tells worker ‘it might be a good idea to start applying to new jobs’ in 1:1 meeting

'Well that backfired.'

On Sep 26, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

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‘I’ve been called worse with no money involved’: Tech worker’s video on being called a ‘diversity hire’ sparks discussion

'The best part is they are really reluctant to write you up or fire you.'

On Sep 15, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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‘If it seems too good to be true, it’s too good to be true’: Woman says she was scammed by convincing LinkedIn job posting

'The scammers are getting smarter (or we are getting dumber idk).'

On Sep 5, 2022 by Lauren Castro

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‘Do not go 110%’: Tech worker says workers should not try too hard at new job, sparking debate

'And it makes you unpopular with the team.'

On Aug 16, 2022 by Braden Bjella

‘That video did not make them look bad though…’: Apple worker asks the company not to fire her over viral TikTok video

'Maybe if you don't want my skills, maybe somebody else does.'

On Aug 13, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg