On social media, many viewers were stunned after a TikToker broke down in tears and shared her emotional reactions after being fired by Google.
The recent mass layoffs at Google have rocked the tech industry, leaving many employees grappling with sudden job loss.
Several workers, who had previously gained viral fame by showcasing their glamorous work environments on TikTok, have now shared their emotional reactions.
They have also been candid about their feelings after being laid off.
Google workers who gained tiktok fame by showing the company’s extravagant perks
On social media, a Tiktok influencer Nicole Tsai, who worked at Google’s LA office, became known for her behind-the-scenes glimpses into the company’s extravagant perks.
Her TikTok vlogs, which showed themed meeting rooms, free lunches, and a speakeasy bar, quickly garnered attention among viewers .
However, after being one of the 12,000 employees let go, Nicole’s tone shifted dramatically on social media.
Nicole tsai documented her layoff experience on tiktok
In her latest TikTok video titled “A Day In My Life Getting Laid Off At Google” Nicole shared her raw emotions after receiving the devastating news.
In the footage, she described waking up to a troubling text from her boss and immediately calling her for clarification.
Additionally,Nicole was told she had lost access to her work systems, including email and calendar, and soon learned her boss was also informed of the layoff for the first time.
Nicole expressed her shock and sadness, calling the experience a “really bad game of Russian roulette.”
She also noted that the layoffs were not performance-based, and the process felt arbitrary. Despite her uncertainty about the future, Nicole promised to continue documenting her journey, showing viewers the reality of her sudden job loss.
Nicole’s video sparked debate among viewers
In the comments section, many viewers expressed their shock at Nicole’s story, while others defended her after she lost her job. However, many people also criticized the tech giant for the mass layoffs that left many people in distress.
One person said: One door is close, another will open. Always remember nothing is permanent.
While a second commented: Their redundancies pay is massive…they just have to pay for their own foods now…how good is that…back to real life…
Someone else said: I got laid of a few years ago because of covid and am still struggling to get back to where I was. Join the club.
Well, the weather is not always sunny. Sometimes it may get stormy because God wants to reward you with beautiful rainbow afterwards. Someone else said.
Cedoni Francis shares her experience of layoffs after living the google dream
Nicole is not alone in sharing her emotional response. Cedoni Francis, a vlogger with over 230,000 TikTok followers, had posted content from her time at Google’s New York office.
Her videos previously showcased the company’s luxurious perks, like a catered breakfast with French toast and an on-site wellness center.
However, after being laid off, Cedoni filmed herself addressing the situation directly to her audience.
In a recent video, Cedoni spoke candidly about her entire team being laid off.
She explained that despite receiving an “exceeds expectations” review, layoffs were not performance-based. The cuts were made to save the company money.
Cedoni acknowledged that layoffs impacted employees across various levels, including VPs and directors.’
Despite the emotional toll, Cedoni remained calm and focused on her financial stability, expressing confidence that she would be fine.
Previously, Google announced it would be laying off 12,000 employees, which equates to about six percent of its global workforce.
This announcement adds Google to a growing list of tech companies, including Meta, Twitter, Amazon, and Microsoft, that have implemented significant layoffs as part of their cost-cutting measures.