Meta Is Cutting 8,000 Jobs. Here's What That Means for Your Job Search.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Meta confirmed it. May 20th. Eight thousand people, roughly 10% of the company, out the door. And that’s just the first wave: additional cuts are reportedly planned for the second half of 2026. If you were just laid off yourself, start with The layoff playbook and then come back to the market context.

This isn’t a surprise to anyone paying attention. Reuters reported in March that Meta was considering cuts of 20% or more. The stock went up on the news. Let that sink in.

How to Use Washington WARN Notices Before a Layoff Hits

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Most workers do not hear about layoffs until they are directly affected. In Washington state, there is one public source that can sometimes give workers and job seekers an earlier signal: WARN notices.

WARN notices are public layoff notifications filed by employers before certain large layoffs or business closings. They are not perfect, and they do not cover every layoff, but they can help you understand where job cuts are happening, which companies may be under pressure, and when more candidates may be entering the job market.

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Meta Is Cutting 8,000 Jobs. Here's What That Means for Your Job Search.

How to Use Washington WARN Notices Before a Layoff Hits