Remember, it’s just a change of title to “Ex-Googler”

 

- Alphabet cuts 12,000 jobs after pandemic hiring spree, refocuses on AI.

- Google to lay off 12,000 people.

- Google to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global Workforce.

Yes, the news headlines are everywhere:

There are two (2) ways to share thoughts towards affected Googlers.

1. An empathetic and emotional message like:

"I am so sorry to hear that some Googlers have been impacted by the job cuts at Alphabet. Losing a job can be a difficult and overwhelming experience, and my thoughts are with you during this challenging time, and I wish you all the best to navigate this transition and look towards new opportunities.”

2. Remember, it’s just a change of title to “Ex-Googler”.

There's a long list of innovative people who have left the company and gone on to do great things. You've got all the skills and experience you need to make something amazing happen, the world is your oyster! Now it's time to show the world what you can do.

Here's a list of people who have left Google and gone on to success in other ventures:

(a) Marissa Mayer - She left Google in 2012 to become CEO of Yahoo.

(b) Chukwuemeka Afigbo (Nke Ise) - He left Google in 2016 to become Vice President of Product for Facebook.

(c) Gokul Rajaram - He left Google in 2016 to become Product Director at Square.

(d) Rachel Whetstone - She left Google in 2015 to become Senior Vice President of Communications and Policy at Uber.

(e) Megan Smith - She left Google in 2014 to become the United States' Chief Technology Officer under President Barack Obama.

(f) Salar Kamangar - He left Google in 2014 to become a Partner at venture capital firm 8VC

(g) Sheryl Sandberg - She left Google in 2008 to become COO of Facebook.

(h) David Lawee - He left Google in 2010 to become a venture capitalist at CapitalG

(i) Othman Laraki - He left Google in 2016 to become CEO of Color Genomics

(j) Jason Kilar - He left Google in 2013 to become CEO of streaming service Hulu

Most importantly, you’ve got “Googliness” in you.

"Googliness" is a term used to describe the culture and values at Google. It encompasses the company's approach to innovation, teamwork, and employee empowerment. Some of the characteristics associated with "Googliness" include a focus on solving big problems, a willingness to take risks and try new things, a flat organizational structure, and a culture of transparency and open communication. The term is also often used to describe a certain mindset or attitude that Google employees are expected to embody, one that is entrepreneurial, optimistic, and focused on making a positive impact on the world.

I am not pumping you up, I am just reminding you of “WHO YOU ARE'', and if this makes you feel better, of-course you owe me a bottle of Coke.

Thank you, take care and stay strong.

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