In a time when pink slips arrive without warning and loyalty is no longer a shield, one woman’s candid LinkedIn post has struck a chord with thousands. With raw honesty and no-frills realism, the account dismantles the corporate fairy tale many still cling to—the belief that hard work, dedication, and skill ensure job security.
The post begins with an all-too-familiar scene: a routine day, a sudden call to the manager’s office, and a line that shatters years of stability. “ Due to workforce reduction, we’re letting go of some team members. I’m sorry, but you’re one of them.” With those words, Roshni Chellani found herself unemployed after years of service in the tech industry. What followed wasn’t despair, but revelation.
Lessons From the Fall
In her now-viral post, Chellani says she learned more in eight weeks of unemployment than in eight years of corporate life. Her words carry the weight of someone who saw through the polished surface of professional life and found the harsh truths lurking underneath.
“ Corporate loyalty is dead,” she wrote—an assertion that has sparked a wider conversation about trust in the workplace. Despite being a high-performing and experienced employee, Chellani was shown the door without prior warning. Her experience underscores a truth many whisper but few dare to say out loud: no one is immune to a layoff.
The Invisible Rules of the Game
According to Chellani, being competent isn’t enough. “ Either you’re part of the game, or you’re collateral,” she noted. She admitted to staying out of workplace politics, believing in honesty and merit. But as her post suggests, transparency in the corporate world is often a liability, not a virtue.
From being tracked through deliverables to being asked for repetitive documentation, she learned to read the red flags that often precede a termination. Her advice? Don’t ignore them. Prepare, act quietly, and build your exit strategy before you’re forced to use it.
Not All Resources Are for You
Perhaps the most piercing observation came when she addressed a misconception that many employees carry for years: that Human Resources is there to protect them. “ HR protects the company,” she wrote bluntly, recalling how someone who reached out to her for help with workplace issues was laid off just two weeks later.
Her words serve as a cautionary tale for those who believe loyalty and silence are the keys to survival. When the ax falls, it often spares neither.
The Real Strategy for Survival
Chellani doesn’t just expose the problem—she offers a plan. She urges employees to always have their documents in order and to begin applying for new opportunities at the first sign of instability. According to her, working harder to prove your worth may offer nothing but heartbreak. “ Loyalty doesn’t guarantee safety,” she warned. “ Your next opportunity might.”
Her advice to “ always collect your key documents early—experience letters, LORs, anything you’ll need later” hits close to home for many who have found themselves too shocked to think clearly after a sudden dismissal.
A Collective Realization
The viral post has prompted a wave of responses, many echoing the same disillusionment and awakening. It’s no longer rare to hear stories of once-stable careers unraveling in days. In the age of AI-driven efficiency and bottom-line priorities, the dream of a lifelong job secured by diligence seems increasingly out of reach.
What Chellani’s post ultimately offers is not despair, but empowerment. It peels back the illusion, allowing professionals to navigate the corporate landscape with eyes wide open. In a world where being good isn’t always good enough, perhaps foresight, preparedness, and strategic detachment are the new pillars of success.
The message is clear: loyalty may no longer be currency—but awareness is.
The post begins with an all-too-familiar scene: a routine day, a sudden call to the manager’s office, and a line that shatters years of stability. “ Due to workforce reduction, we’re letting go of some team members. I’m sorry, but you’re one of them.” With those words, Roshni Chellani found herself unemployed after years of service in the tech industry. What followed wasn’t despair, but revelation.
Lessons From the Fall
In her now-viral post, Chellani says she learned more in eight weeks of unemployment than in eight years of corporate life. Her words carry the weight of someone who saw through the polished surface of professional life and found the harsh truths lurking underneath.
“ Corporate loyalty is dead,” she wrote—an assertion that has sparked a wider conversation about trust in the workplace. Despite being a high-performing and experienced employee, Chellani was shown the door without prior warning. Her experience underscores a truth many whisper but few dare to say out loud: no one is immune to a layoff.
The Invisible Rules of the Game
According to Chellani, being competent isn’t enough. “ Either you’re part of the game, or you’re collateral,” she noted. She admitted to staying out of workplace politics, believing in honesty and merit. But as her post suggests, transparency in the corporate world is often a liability, not a virtue.
From being tracked through deliverables to being asked for repetitive documentation, she learned to read the red flags that often precede a termination. Her advice? Don’t ignore them. Prepare, act quietly, and build your exit strategy before you’re forced to use it.
Not All Resources Are for You
Perhaps the most piercing observation came when she addressed a misconception that many employees carry for years: that Human Resources is there to protect them. “ HR protects the company,” she wrote bluntly, recalling how someone who reached out to her for help with workplace issues was laid off just two weeks later.
Her words serve as a cautionary tale for those who believe loyalty and silence are the keys to survival. When the ax falls, it often spares neither.
The Real Strategy for Survival
Chellani doesn’t just expose the problem—she offers a plan. She urges employees to always have their documents in order and to begin applying for new opportunities at the first sign of instability. According to her, working harder to prove your worth may offer nothing but heartbreak. “ Loyalty doesn’t guarantee safety,” she warned. “ Your next opportunity might.”
Her advice to “ always collect your key documents early—experience letters, LORs, anything you’ll need later” hits close to home for many who have found themselves too shocked to think clearly after a sudden dismissal.
A Collective Realization
The viral post has prompted a wave of responses, many echoing the same disillusionment and awakening. It’s no longer rare to hear stories of once-stable careers unraveling in days. In the age of AI-driven efficiency and bottom-line priorities, the dream of a lifelong job secured by diligence seems increasingly out of reach.
What Chellani’s post ultimately offers is not despair, but empowerment. It peels back the illusion, allowing professionals to navigate the corporate landscape with eyes wide open. In a world where being good isn’t always good enough, perhaps foresight, preparedness, and strategic detachment are the new pillars of success.
The message is clear: loyalty may no longer be currency—but awareness is.
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