India, Sept. 9 -- A former Meta employee claimed that getting laid off actually helped increase their total savings. The worker said they found a new job early in their notice period, allowing them to collect two salaries at once for three months, along with a stock vest. By investing the extra money they earned during that period, the individual claimed to have far more money in their account than they would have if they had stayed.

"Getting laid off from Meta made me rich," an employee wrote on Blind, an anonymous platform where professionals discuss careers and workplace dynamics.

In the next few lines, the person detailed how they managed to overlap their employment timelines to maximise their income during the transition: "I starte...