I worked at Google for -10 days (andgein.ru)

Article summary

The author was laid off from Google 10 days before their start date, after a lengthy hiring process and having already quit their previous job and sold their belongings to relocate to London. The layoff was due to a wave of layoffs that began in the US and reached Europe and Britain. The author is now looking for a new job and considering an offer from another company in the UK. The experience has left the author in a difficult situation, having to start over and find a new visa sponsor.

Main themes

• job market uncertainty
• company accountability
• layoffs and restructuring
• immigration and visa issues
• corporate decision-making
• employee rights and protections

What commenters say

• Some commenters suggest that the author should still move to London and look for a job, given their qualifications and the city's job market.
• Others argue that this is a risky move, especially with a higher cost of living and no job security.
• A few commenters believe that Google's actions were egregious and that the author may have grounds for legal action, while others think that the company's decision was simply a business move.
• There is a debate about whether companies like Google should be held accountable for revoking job offers, with some arguing that it is a necessary evil in a competitive market, and others thinking that it is unfair to employees who have already made significant life changes.
• Some commenters think that the author's situation is a result of Google's focus on stock price and shareholder value, rather than employee satisfaction or customer needs.
• Others argue that the company's actions are a result of a broader economic reality and that layoffs are sometimes necessary to stay competitive.
• A few commenters suggest that the author's experience is not unique and that many others have had similar experiences with job offers being revoked or companies going through layoffs.
• There is a discussion about the impact of dual-share class structures on company decision-making, with some arguing that it allows executives to make decisions that benefit employees and others, while others think that it can lead to poor choices that prioritize shareholder value over other considerations.