Walmart layoffs: Chinese woman fired as company closes stores, restricts WFH | Trending
Walmart, a retail giant, is undergoing significant changes. It is closing several stores across different locations and eliminating hundreds of corporate jobs. A UX designer who shared her experience on LinkedIn claimed she, too, lost her job amid the ongoing downsizing. A Chinese woman’s post on being fired from Walmart amid mass layoffs has gone viral. (AP) “How quickly things can change! I was laid off at Walmart today, alongside many of my talented coworkers. This was honestly a major shock, and I was excited to continue growing with the company. On the bright side, I’m excited about the prospect of taking my skills and expertise to a new opportunity, and hopefully finding another incredible team to work with,” the Chinese-origin woman wrote. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! In the following lines, she added about her experience and expressed that she is looking forward to new opportunities. “To all my friends out there who were also impacted – this might be a particularly stressful time but we will get through this job hunt together. I’m happy to connect you with anyone in my network,” she posted and concluded her share. Take a look at the entire post here: Walmart layoffs: A Chinese woman’s post on LinkedIn on getting fired. (Screengrab) The post was shared nearly 14 hours ago. Since then, the share has accumulated several comments. What did LinkedIn users say about this post on Walmart layoffs?“I am sorry to hear that. Let me know if I can do anything to help you,” wrote a LinkedIn user. “I am so sorry to hear that. I am sure you will get something better,” added another. “Let’s connect. Sorry to hear about you losing your job,” joined a third. As per reports, people working at Walmart’s offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and Toronto have been asked to shift their base of operations to the company’s central hubs, such as Walmart’s corporate headquarters in Bentonville or Southern California. In 2023, the company said, “It sees 65% of its stores to be serviced via automation 2026”. Walmart has been reducing and downsizing its workforce since 2022. As reported Business Insider, the company will shut down a store in the Bay area and another in Milwaukee, bringing the total number of stores closed to eight. Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now! : The Big Picture’, a fresh segment in HT’s talk show ‘The Interview with Kumkum Chadha’, where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch Now! Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral Video, Photos from India and around the world
