Viral X Post Exposes Amazon Layoff's Human Toll: "He Bragged, Now He's Struggling"

A recent social media post by Bengaluru-based user Siya (@Loop_and_lift) has sparked a broader conversation around job insecurity after the son of one of her family members was laid off today from Amazon. Once proud of his job and salary, the relative's son is now facing uncertainty-with a three-year-old child at home and no real preparations made for the unexpected.

In her post, Siya wrote, "My relative's son got laid off from Amazon today. Because of that, all of us cousins would be compared to him and scolded to 'be like him.' I never really liked his attitude, but I genuinely feel bad for him and his family." She added that the young man had relied on luck during the pandemic's hiring boom and never focused on building skills like DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms). The layoff is now a tough wake-up call: "No job is truly stable these days."

My relative's son got laid off from Amazon today. He used to brag a lot about his salary and job ... always acting like he was doing something extraordinary. Because of that, all of us cousins would often get compared to him and scolded to “be like him.”

Honestly, I never really…

— Siya (@Loop_and_lift) October 30, 2025

The user's observation comes against the backdrop of Amazon announcing plans to cut roughly 14,000 corporate jobs globally, with the figure potentially reaching up to 30,000. The move, representing nearly 4% to 10% of Amazon's corporate workforce, forms part of a broader cost-cutting and AI-restructuring strategy.

Siya's post highlights the cascade of effects that layoffs bring from psychological distress to long-term career disruptions and family financial strain. She wrote, "I hope he's able to find another job soon... It's a tough reminder that no job is truly stable these days." In doing so, she draws attention to the shifting landscape of employment in the tech sector and the ripple effects on wider communities.

Within the first 10 hours of posting, Siya's message garnered over 200,000 views, drawing widespread reactions about the growing uncertainty in today's job market. Many users echoed similar concerns, with one writing, "People are living in the biggest dilemma thinking their job is safe... any MNC will always look to cut costs." Another added, "It's easier to create jobs than to get one, nowadays." Several users also stressed the importance of continuous learning, with one noting, "This is so true, upskilling is crucial when you're in tech."