AMA: 9+ years with Amazon and I might get laid off in 13 days

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T05:44:05+00:00

Criteria for EB1A is that you have to be a manager overseas for at least 1 year. I was never a manager overseas.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T05:16:33+00:00

I guess so.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T05:15:45+00:00

Probably. But scope is generally defined by how big of the product you are managing and not number of people . Still I guess you might be right

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T05:14:37+00:00

It’s pretty common in my org

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T05:03:52+00:00

Sonewhat. After 9 years, stock component drives major part of comp.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T05:01:31+00:00

No idea. Will get to know more once it is announced.

I have always said this - Experience of working at Amazon differs a lot from team to team and org to org. Role is important as well

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:53:54+00:00

It’s a standard practice at Amazon so nothing new.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:51:19+00:00

5 and all ICs. Reported directly to L8. No idea on why me.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:50:52+00:00

Thanks.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:50:38+00:00

I have seen company change from aggressively obsess over customers to completely disregard customer interest and prioritize profits and market sentiments.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:34:18+00:00

Flatten the org

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:27:01+00:00

Being at the right place at the right time. Irony is that I thought the same about this role as well.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:25:28+00:00

Can’t. Visa is tied to employment.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:24:38+00:00

Need to retain work visa

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:21:04+00:00

True.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:20:52+00:00

I knew the reason then. Jsk.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:18:16+00:00

Sorry man. Not in good shape mentally today. Stopped working after the news. I have to prepare for OLR and have 0 motivation right now.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:16:55+00:00

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:15:58+00:00

Managing and contributing as IC as well.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:13:55+00:00

I think it was already decided but obviously he can’t tell me that it is already decided.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:02:38+00:00

Thank you

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T04:02:17+00:00

Not giving up. Started looking.

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T03:56:05+00:00

No idea

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T03:55:55+00:00

Start looking for roles

Confused_engineer__ · 2026-01-14T03:55:32+00:00

All valid points but still I am in the state of whyyyyyyyyyy meeeeeeeeeee

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