Monday is coming… and Google employees are nervous

Google employees spent this weekend in anxiety — especially those working in the company’s Hyderabad and Bengaluru offices. Tonight, many of them might find it hard to sleep, because no one knows who might receive the dreaded pink slip tomorrow.

Yes, Google is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs. This time, the focus appears to be on staff in the Hyderabad and Bengaluru offices. Reports suggest that job cuts could be higher in the Advertising, Sales, and Marketing departments based in these locations.

Although Google hasn’t officially confirmed the layoffs, internal sources hint that many employees might receive emails on Monday. This pattern matches previous rounds, where leaks emerged first and were soon followed by official notices.

Google has previously stated that it is realigning business priorities — cutting jobs in some divisions while expanding others. In earlier rounds, hundreds of employees were let go from teams like Android, Pixel, and the Chrome browser.

At that time, the impact on India was minimal. However, this time the layoffs are expected to directly affect employees in its Indian offices. That said, the number of people being let go may be relatively low. Some technical engineers may be reassigned to revenue-generating projects instead of being laid off entirely.

Tense times ahead — especially for employees wondering what Monday will bring.