I got laid off from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson on how to move forward.

Source: Business Insider

Hemant Virmani says his Amazon layoff motivated him to prioritize his health. Courtesy of John LudemanHemant Virmani was laid off 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.