'Walmart calls people in office to tell them that they are fired': Bengaluru Techie describes emotional impact | Today news

Walmart Inc, the largest trader in the world and one of the largest private employers in the United States, has announced massive layoffs. Several media reports show that about 1,500 employees were influenced -mainly of the Global Technology Team and certain advertising rolls. In the midst of this, an employee whose LinkedIn Bio has identified her as a software engineer in Walmart India, Bengaluru, provoking anxiety about the ‘job security’ of those who remain, causing a wave of fear, frustration and anxiety in teams. “Yes, I said he was shooting, not renting,” said Malik in a LinkedIn post that was getting attention quickly. “Walmart calls people in just to tell them that they are being fired.” The Techie raised serious questions that sounded with observers in the industry: Who is the blame? “The increasing role of AI in automation and job displacement? Poor management decisions that led to sudden restructuring? Or are employees in some way held accountable,” she asked. She further emphasized that the psychological toll on those who remain can be worse: ‘The one who is fired will go on, but the one who lives will live in fear. They will work extra hours just to prove their value, and are constantly worried whether they will be next. ‘ ‘Danger is better than fear of danger. My heart goes out to everyone – those who stay and those who are not. It will be difficult for both, ‘she added. ‘More power for Walmart employees’ The post has since become viral, provoking a wave of reactions from users on social media, with many expressing shock at the news of Walmart’s layoffs. One user wrote: “More power to Walmart employees. Stay strong.” Another added: ‘To rent with one hand, shoot with the other – glad I didn’t join. I would have been tense all the time! “A third user said,” Walmart … Really ??? Shocking. “In a fourth place, it was noted:” The difference is that the days you have to calm down at most a week, but for those who have been fired, that feeling continues until they find the next job. Experience it – part of the ‘next cycle’. “