Discord Employee Shares Emotional Moment of Layoff: “I Just Bought a House”
In a poignant and unexpected turn of events, an employee of the popular instant messaging platform Discord, Chloe Shih, shared a video capturing the moment she was informed of her layoff, adding a personal touch to the broader narrative of the company’s recent decision to cut 17 percent of its workforce.
In a poignant and unexpected turn of events, an employee of the popular instant messaging platform Discord, Chloe Shih, shared a video capturing the moment she was informed of her layoff, adding a personal touch to the broader narrative of the company’s recent decision to cut 17 percent of its workforce.
Discord had recently announced a significant reduction in its workforce, affecting 170 employees. Chloe Shih, who had been with the company for over two years, recorded the emotional moment when she learned she was among those being let go. The video, shared on social media, provides a raw and real glimpse into the human impact of corporate decisions.
The video begins with Chloe narrating Discord’s announcement to its employees, stating, “Today we are making the unfortunate and difficult decision to reduce the size of Discord’s workforce by 17 percent.” The employees were informed that they would receive an email after a virtual meeting, revealing whether their employment had been affected by the workforce reduction.
Chloe, with a nervous smile, shares her own uncertainty, saying, “I find out if I’m laid off in 20 minutes.” The emotional rollercoaster unfolds as Chloe later receives an email from HR, officially confirming the end of her employment, complete with details about her last working day. In a surprising revelation, Chloe exclaims, “I just bought a house too!”
Sharing her video on social media, she wrote, “End of an era,” encapsulating the emotional weight of the moment. Chloe later posted a detailed note on LinkedIn, expressing the unexpected impact of the layoff on her and her colleagues. She emphasized that the layoffs were not a reflection of the employees’ work, merit, or value.
Discord’s recent layoffs, the largest in its history, come after a 4 percent reduction in staff in August of the previous year. Discord CEO James Citron justified the move as a measure to “sharpen our focus and improve the way we work together to bring more agility to our organization.”
Chloe’s video and subsequent post offer a poignant perspective on the human side of corporate restructuring, shedding light on the challenges faced by employees affected by such decisions. The incident serves as a reminder of the broader impact that workforce changes can have on individuals and their lives.
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