I was one of the "performance-based" layoffs at Meta in Feb 2025. I was a top performer on my team—picked up on-calls, covered shifts, worked on critical systems. There was no signal I was at risk. On Feb 10, like so many others, I got the email and was laid off.

Fast-forward to April: I went through a tough 5-round interview with another company. I got a verbal offer and was told I was the top candidate. As background checks began, I proactively disclosed that I left Meta on April 18 (the actual termination date from the layoff). They asked why. I was honest and said I was part of the layoffs.

A week later, they rejected me.

It just… hurts. You try to do everything right. You show up, give your best, stay transparent—and still get punished for something outside your control. Thanks, Meta, for screwing me over not once, but twice.

EDIT: if you wanna know the company that rejected me please feel free to DM me

EDIT:Thank you all for your positive comments and feedback regarding this situation and those of you who messaged me directly as well