Former Meta Employee Recalls ‘Doomsday’ Atmosphere During Mass Layoffs

Brief By Hindustan Times / 8:28 PM on 17 May 2026

A former Meta employee described the atmosphere before the company’s first major layoffs as “like doomsday,” claiming staff filled bags with free snacks, drinks and chargers amid uncertainty. The remarks surfaced as Meta reportedly prepares another workforce reduction, with nearly 8,000 jobs expected to be affected across departments globally.