Former Adidas employee reacts to Gurgaon Tech Hub layoffs: ‘Those are people’
A former Adidas employee has shared a personal message following reports of job cuts at the company’s Gurgaon Tech Hub. Rishab Gupta, who left Adidas nearly two years ago, said the news felt strange because he remembered what it was like to work there.Ex-Adidas employee reacts to job cuts in Gurgaon. (LinkedIn/Rishab Gupta)Ex-Adidas employee shares layoff messageThe post was shared LinkedIn user Rishab Gupta, who previously worked as a Solution Architect at Adidas. Reflecting on his time at the company, Gupta said he worked with teams that built systems, made architectural decisions and handled production problems for a global brand.He then referred to reports that around 300 to 350 people may be affected the latest restructuring at the Gurgaon Tech Hub.(Also Read: ‘I’m talented, I’ll find a job’: 45-year-old turns months of job hunting into a one-man show)“That’s not 300 to 350 ‘roles.’ Those are people,” Gupta wrote.He went on to point out that those affected may have rent, EMIs and plans for the coming months. He also highlighted the uncertainty that can follow a job loss, asking, “What do I do now?”For Gupta, the impact of a layoff goes beyond losing a position. He said a company may take away someone’s role, but that does not take away the experience, skills and value they gained while doing the job.Take a look:‘Don’t underestimate what you carry’Gupta also addressed his former colleagues and others affected the restructuring, encouraging them not to underestimate what they take with them when they leave a company.“Your next opportunity may not look anything like the previous one,” he wrote.He also offered practical help to those affected, including referrals, introductions, CV reviews and simply having a conversation.The post received supportive reactions from other LinkedIn users. One person praised Gupta for his message and said a layoff can change someone’s employment status without erasing the experience, skills and impact they have built over the years.The user also wished those affected at Adidas Gurgaon strength and success in finding their next opportunity, while praising Gupta for offering practical support at a difficult time.(Also Read: Woman shares nani’s 1976 passport, internet reacts to the throwback)Gupta’s post highlights the uncertainty that often follows layoffs, while also focusing on the experience and skills employees carry with them into their next opportunity.(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
