Looming Meta job cuts leave employees in ambiguity — ‘Might be goodbye for me’
Mint·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Meta announced approximately 10% workforce layoffs scheduled for May 20, affecting thousands of employees. The company will close 6,000 open positions. Chief people officer Janelle Gale acknowledged the nearly month-long uncertainty as "incredibly unsettling." Meta employees expressed anxiety through social media, with some finding relief in official confirmation after weeks of speculation.
Key Entities
MetaJanelle GaleMay 20 layoffs10% workforce reduction6,000 open roles