'It feels like slap in the face': Sacked Google worker whose mother died of cancer

"It's unclear how the lay-offs were determined, and perhaps the year I had may have nudged me more towards being laid off. I started at Google in December, 2021, and my Mom was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer the following February, around when the formal orientation ended and I was put on projects," he added.

He further said that his termination felt like a "slap in the face, like being hit when you're down".

Moreover, he remembered the time that he spent with his mother, saying: "I'm grateful that I spent the time and energy I did with my mom, and not overworking for a company who might decide on one cold Friday morning that my badge doesn't work anymore".

The professional concluded by thanking the company for the "generous" severance package he received and said he would take a two-month break to re-centre.

"I'll be taking February and March off, but am open to starting to search for new work around the end of March. If you hear of any opportunities, you think might be particularly suited to me, get in touch," he wrote.