Laid Off at Amazon Twice: One Engineer's Journey to Finding a New Job
Jack Nguyen spent over seven years working at Amazon in two stints before being laid off in January. He had already been concerned about his job security after the company's big layoffs in 2023, and the five-day return-to-office mandate announced in late 2024 felt like a 'soft layoff'.
Nguyen found the job market challenging, with more candidates competing for roles and companies using AI to screen résumés. He relied on his network to find new opportunities, including posting about his layoff on LinkedIn.
The engineer eventually landed a role as a project delivery specialist at Deloitte, which offered more flexibility in terms of office attendance. Nguyen's advice to other job seekers is to rely on their networks and keep building their skills to market themselves effectively.