I was let go from my job at Meta, and I now have 60 days to find a new job or I will have to leave the UK.
This morning, I went into the office for what I thought was a normal one-on-one with my manager. I had even prepared a document to update her on all of my projects. She sat down, joined a call, and at first I thought she was about to present something. Then another woman appeared on the big monitor, and I realized this was that kind of meeting.
I was surprisingly calm, partly because my original manager had been laid off the month before, and there had already been rumors of layoffs at Meta.
After the meeting, I had to gather my things and leave the office right away. I turned in my equipment and my badge. My manager even asked whether I wanted to grab any snacks before I left. Of course, I did. Then I went back home.
I messaged people on LinkedIn and then jumped on a WhatsApp call to let them know what had happened.
I came to the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, and HR told me that my visa sponsorship through Meta is now canceled. I have a 60-day grace period to find another job.
So, welcome to my new series: trying to find a job within 60 days.
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