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Laid off in 3 minutes: US firm fires nearly entire India team over video call
In a move that’s sparked widespread shock and online debate, a US-based company reportedly laid off nearly its entire Indian workforce in a three-minute video call on October 1, according to a viral Reddit post by one of the affected employees.
The post paints a picture of abrupt termination, emotional distress, and unanswered questions—raising concerns about how global firms handle workforce restructuring across geographies.
‘It was just another day… until it wasn’t’
The employee recounts logging in to work as usual, only to find a mandatory calendar invitation from the company’s COO. At 11 AM, the executive joined the call, disabled all cameras and mics, and delivered a brief message: “We’ve made the difficult decision of letting most of our Indian workforce go.” No performance issues were cited. The layoffs were described as part of an internal organisational restructuring. The call ended without addressing any employee questions. Staff were told to await an email regarding their job status.
‘No time to prepare, no answers’
The emotional toll was evident in the post: “Shocked, stunned, frustrated, stressed… This is the first time I’ve been laid off and it just truly… sucks.” Employees were promised October’s salary and encashment of leaves, but many felt the gesture fell short of addressing the trauma of sudden job loss.
Viral reaction: Empathy, outrage, and skepticism
The post quickly gained traction on Reddit, drawing hundreds of comments. While many users offered support and job leads, others questioned the authenticity of the account. Regardless, the story has reignited conversations around corporate accountability, employee dignity, and ethical offboarding practices.
