He got LAID OFF FROM META… (FULL STORY)

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Meta laid off 11,000 employees (about 15% of its workforce) due to over-hiring. In this video, a former Meta software engineer shares his journey from being laid off to securing a higher-paying job at a large tech company. He discusses his interview prep strategy, how he negotiated his salary, and the biggest mistakes engineers make when job hunting. He also provides valuable career advice for breaking into tech, navigating layoffs, and standing out in a competitive job market. 🏆 INTERN SUCCESS ACADEMY The COMPLETE Program for landing an internship at a top tech company in which I help you PERFECT your resume, linkedin, behavioral interview, and technical skills → https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job ✉️ TECH NEWSLETTER Stay competitive in tech with my newsletter! Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips & advance to propel your growth, and access exclusive resources to enhance your skills and knowledge. → https://sajjaad.substack.com/ 🧑‍💻 LEARN TO CODE: Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript. → https://coddy.tech/ (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!) 📄 FREE Resume Review → https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 🍿 WATCH NEXT: I Asked Google Software Engineers How To Get Hired https://youtu.be/5TTt3KuVq0Y?si=W_2u9hlTIdPIaRDz ⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajjaad.khader/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajjaadkhader 🌍 My website: https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job ⬇️ Omayow's Socials: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/browhocodes/ ▶️ @browhocodes 📱 https://www.tiktok.com/@browhocodes 00:00 Why Did Meta Lay Off 11,000 Employees? 00:26 Meet Omayow: Former Meta Software Engineer 00:57 Omayow's Background and Career Journey 01:25 Landing a Job at Meta 01:46 What Was The Total Compensation At Meta? 01:52 What Were The Meta Perks? 02:01 What Did He Do As An Engineer At Meta? 02:30 Why Did Meta Lay Him Off? 03:31 Coping with Unemployment for 1.5 Years 03:53 Rigorous Interview Prep & Resources That Got Him A New Job 04:45 Which Top Tech Companies He Got Interviews At 05:07 What Companies Gave Him Offers? 05:12 The Total Compensation Breakdown & Where He Works Now 05:57 How He Negotiated a Higher Salary 06:35 How Much He Negotiated For 07:05 Day in the Life of a Big Tech Software Engineer in NYC 07:54 Advice for Those Struggling to Land a Tech Job 08:34 The Importance of Real-World Projects 09:01 The Biggest Mistake Engineers Make in Job Hunting 09:40 Why You Shouldn't Focus on Earning More Money