India’s top IT giant, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced a 2% workforce reduction, cutting over 12,000 jobs worldwide. The move has triggered an emotional storm on social media, with employees openly sharing feelings of humiliation, fear, and hopelessness.
Employees Speak Up
Affected staff reveal being pressured into resigning during stressful HR meetings. Some said they were threatened with poor performance reviews if they refused. For many freshers, this was their first job, leaving them distressed and unsure about the future. Others admitted feeling ashamed to tell their families about suddenly being unemployed.
Union Protests & Company Clarification
The employee union UNITE staged protests, alleging that the layoffs may be far greater than reported. They urged the government to intervene and criticized TCS for its treatment of workers. Meanwhile, TCS clarified that only 2% of its global workforce is impacted, calling the cuts measured and controlled.
Emotional Impact
Beyond the job loss, employees describe the psychological toll—blocked payslip access, public humiliation, and loss of confidence. Many are actively seeking opportunities on LinkedIn and job portals but admit to feeling broken and powerless.
