Laid off after 17 years, Amazon techie says, ‘Never took a break, or played with my kid’

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, loyalty to an organisation can feel like a lifelong commitment. For some, it becomes part of their identity, a second family, almost. But what happens when that very foundation is suddenly taken away?

One former Amazon employee, who recently shared his experience on the popular social media platform TeamBlind, opened up about what it felt like to be laid off after 17 years of dedication to the tech giant.

“I’ve worked nonstop for 17 years. Never took a break, never slowed down. I told myself I was doing it for my family, even when I was too tired to play with my kids or sit down for dinner.”

These words, posted anonymously by a user on TeamBlind, reveal the deeply ingrained work ethic that many professionals, especially those in high-stakes i