Folashade Ade-Banjo shared her layoff experience on TikTok, and the video quickly went viral. Similar videos posted by tech workers are part of the trend driven by Generation Z and millennials to share every aspect of their lives on social media. These videos provide a glimpse into the emotions and experiences of losing a job and have attracted millions of views and supportive comments. Many career experts believe that this openness on social media is a positive development and will not hinder future job prospects. However, they caution that those who post layoff videos need to be prepared for potential notoriety. Ms. Ade-Banjo made her video private to protect the identities of the managers who laid her off but hoped to shed light on and destigmatize the layoff process.
