I was laid off from Meta in May. I have a family to support, but I felt prepared — here's my advice to be ready for layoffs.
A former Meta program manager shares his experience of being laid off and the importance of financial preparedness and diversification. He emphasizes living below one's means and maintaining entrepreneurial ventures as a buffer against job instability in the tech sector.
Why it matters
As tech layoffs continue, personal narratives provide practical insights into career resilience and the shifting nature of modern employment.
It didn't take Ayodele long to work out his next steps after a layoff. Courtesy of Adekunle Ayodele When layoffs came knocking on Adekunle Ayodele's door, he felt prepared. He had a range of options to turn to, from real estate income to business ideas. "Having options is never a bad thing," Ayodele said, as layoffs in the tech world continue. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Adekunle Ayodele, 45, who lives in Georgia. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Working at Meta , I knew getting laid off was a possibility. In recent years, layoffs have been happening rapidly in tech, and traditional ideas around job security and the 9-to-5 have been shifting.
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