I was just laid off from Uber for the second time. As a boomerang employee, it's everything I feared coming true.

Kori X was recently laid off from Uber for the second time, confirming all their worst fears. Originally terminated in 2023, they returned as an evaluations specialist on the GenAI team earlier this year, only to be let go again. Kori X expressed shock and disappointment upon receiving the layoff notice, feeling betrayed by the company they once cherished.

They had previously worked through various roles and even managed a store for a brief period before being rehired by Uber. Kori X remained optimistic, actively seeking new employment despite the challenging job market. Their severance package included 21 weeks of pay and two months of garden leave, allowing them to remain on the payroll until November.

Kori X believes the company's decision to lay off employees stems from a desire to cut costs and replace AI products, dismissing concerns about management layers with upper leadership's decisions.