A recent viral Reddit post has cast a stark light on the emotional turmoil sweeping Amazon India’s offices, as the company undertakes massive layoffs. The anonymous employee, whose original post is widely shared (see attached image), reports that an astonishing 75% of their team has been let go, leaving those who remain just 25% of the original group, grappling with deep demotivation and anxiety amidst ongoing firings.
Office Tension and Emotional Fallout
According to the post, the workplace atmosphere has turned “very bad,” with people being called into cabins one by one to receive termination notifications. The remaining employees, far from feeling any sense of relief, are described as “crying in the office,” struggling under the emotional weight of uncertainty and constant dread. The poster’s account of buying several bottles of beer after a distressing day and being unable to sleep all night particularly underscores the personal strain involved.
This candid testimony highlights a key aspect often missed in coverage about tech layoffs: the mental health toll on not just those who lose their jobs, but also those who keep theirs—survivor’s guilt, stress, and complete loss of motivation are as damaging as job insecurity itself.
Widespread Impact and Broader Context
The situation at Amazon India is also part of a larger wave of tech layoffs in 2025, with reports indicating that US and global giants such as Intel, Microsoft, and Amazon have together let go over 200,000 employees this year. In India, where Amazon has been a highly sought-after employer, the sudden job cuts carry deep significance, shattering the perception of stability and creating an atmosphere of fear and sadness across teams.
Employees have reported receiving layoff notifications in the middle of the night or through short SMS messages, adding to the trauma. The original poster describes this era as even harsher than previous periods of intense performance pressure at Amazon, popularly dubbed “pip-azon,” signifying the relentless focus on performance improvement plans. Now, they claim, “something worse” has taken root—a breakdown of morale, camaraderie, and any sense of psychological safety.
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The Human Side of a Corporate Downturn
As the Reddit post and the attached image make clear, the human cost of mass layoffs is severe and unresolved. Not only are jobs lost, but also trust, personal well-being, and for many, their sense of purpose at work. The episode serves as a reminder for tech giants and corporate India alike—numbers on a layoff chart translate into personal crises, and how companies handle these moments will shape not just bottom lines, but reputations and the future of work culture in India.
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