Ex-Meta worker warns of more firings to come — despite Zuckerberg pledge that bloodbath is over: ‘need therapy’
A former Meta employee has warned that more layoffs are expected despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg's assurances that the recent job cuts are the last for the year. Brittany Pierson, who was laid off, expressed relief but highlighted the mental toll on employees facing uncertainty and restructuring. The layoffs are part of Meta's shift towards artificial intelligence, with many workers feeling demoralized and anxious about their job security.
- ▪Brittany Pierson, a former Meta content designer, predicts more layoffs despite Zuckerberg's claims of no further cuts this year.
- ▪Meta recently laid off approximately 8,000 employees as part of a restructuring to focus on AI initiatives.
- ▪Employees have reported low morale and a need for mental health support amid ongoing job insecurity.
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Business exclusive details Ex-Meta worker warns of more firings to come — despite Zuckerberg pledge that bloodbath is over: ‘need therapy’ By Ariel Zilber and Thomas Barrabi Published May 20, 2026, 2:04 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A freshly axed Meta employee warned yet another round of cuts will follow Wednesday’s brutal layoffs in the months ahead — despite assurances from CEO Mark Zuckerberg that this year’s bloodbath is over. Brittany Pierson, a Dallas-based content designer who spent over four years at Meta, said she actually felt “so much relief” after getting laid off because she had long anticipated that her role was destined to disappear because of artificial intelligence.
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