Loyalty Gets Me Laid Off: Is Seniority Just a Joking? 🤔

A few weeks ago, my manager and I had a chat about my future at the company. They said they wanted to keep me around, help me grow, and all that jazz. Fast forward to today, I get a meeting invite—with HR on the list. Three years, no write-ups, and suddenly I’m sweating bullets. Turns out, my gut feeling was right. I was let go, along with a bunch of other QA folks and some engineers. The kicker? The new hires, who barely know the ropes, all stayed—because they’re friends with the manager. I can’t help but feel like loyalty means nothing here. Now I’m stuck with a severance offer that doesn’t even cover my last hours or vacation time. I’m frustrated, confused, and honestly, a little lost. Has anyone else been through this? How did you bounce back? Any advice would mean the world right now. 😞 #LayoffStories #WorkplacePolitics #CareerAdvice #JobCareer