What this means for you

Expect that company-wide strategic shifts, like reducing reliance on specific regional teams, can lead to layoffs irrespective of individual performance. During interviews, inquire about the company's long-term global strategy and its commitment to the team's function or location. A Mumbai-based full-stack software engineer has shared how he was laid off on his birthday after five years in the industry and while contributing to multiple projects. He said the company was reducing its dependence on its India-based tech team. His Reddit post drew support, career advice and another engineer’s account of experiencing a birthday layoff at Oracle.