I was fired from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson about moving forward.
Hemant Virmani was fired from Amazon during the October 2025 round of layoffs. He’s using this time to learn new AI skills while applying to engineering roles — and exercising. His teenage daughter inspired him to stay positive, keep calm and focus on the future. This essay, as stated, is based on a conversation with … Read more