Life After Google Layoffs | A Day In Life as a Google Software Developer Advocate

Welcome Back! In this video, I take you through a work day in my life working in Developer Relations at Google. I also talk about the Google layoffs and what I've learned since it happened.

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► Timestamps
0:00 - Morning Routine
2:05 - Google Layoffs What I Learned
5:33 - What I Actually Do At Work
6:49 - Desk Treadmill Love
8:03 - Night Routine

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[gabrielfono]

I remembered watching @bukola in 2019.
I didn’t know I will be working as software engineer today after teaching myself coding for two years.
Thanks a lot for your support here on YouTube

[Bukola]

Hello! Its been a while, but I'm happy to be back :) I literally never thought Google would have layoffs, but life will surprise you! How you are feeling after all the recent news of the tech layoffs?

[ystemError]

Very pleased to hear you endorse unionization. All workers need to unionize.

[fiddleleaffiction]

My job was affected by a recent layoff at a tech company and it was a bummer but I also used the extra time to launch a YouTube channel and really recharge and relax more 😊 also absolutely life-changing tip about putting your watch on your ankle during walking pad sessions!!! Thanks for sharing that!

[taliajournee]

Great video, I liked that you addressed the tech layoffs because some of these other influencers ... lol...let's just say they're not so straightforward. I am currently looking for customer success roles and having a hard time but I still feel like the right opportunity will come through. Keep bringing us realistic work/life Youtube content, I love your channel Bukola!

[KM-gqlj]

I was so sad alot of my fave content creators were affected by the layoffs, I was so worried when I didn’t see your content pop up on my feed for a bit. 😭 So happy you’re good! All the best with everything 💕

[jesstiss]

Yessss I love that you brought up unions but please also look into forming collectives! Take your skills and force the big companies to contract you all rather than employ you. There are already some tech collectives worth looking into. Workers Unite!

[kisarunihofmannndosi]

Wow, this video feels much closer and more personal. I'm glad you're still employed. Thanks for sharing your skin care routine!

[Theresa_A]

My department and I got laid off back in June 2022 right before all the layoffs started. I was working at a digital marketing agency and boy did I learn those exact same things you’ve mentioned. I also learned I want my source of income to always come from me and me alone not a company, government, family or anyone else but me. I haven’t found a new role yet even tho I’ve been networking like crazy- since July 2022! As you said getting a job in this market at the moment is HARD!! However, It’s been going well but no job openings yet so I’ve been nurturing those connections so I can get my foot in the door when an opening comes. In addition to that, Im learning new skills, reading, obtaining knowledge, started a side hustle and slowly building a network behind me that I can tap into. That’s all we can do to make sure we won’t be in this position again. ❤

[denisejo]

So glad to know your role at Google is okay!

[notabene]

Love ur content....so glad u survived the layoff season, ur such an inspiration 😘😘

[mabel]

I saw you at the CNBC videos firs and have followed you ever since. Your blogs are so refreshing and it’s so nice to be following someone with a similar background with “normal” topics outside of the entertainment industry or lavish black girl luxury aesthetic.

[giftegwuenu]

I'm really happy to see your video pop up on my feed. Happy new year! Glad to see you survived the mass layoff.

[Jason-wvit]

Welcome back, Bukola! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on what's happening out there.

[ranelsmusic]

As an tech job enthusiast, it's scaring hearing about these layoffs. Keep giving realistic content. I appreciate your content, Bukola

[erikajohnson]

I love the tip of having an emergency spending account or some type of savings. I know I do. You never know when you'll be in a bind and need that extra cash. Always be prepared for unfortunate events.

[busybutbalanced]

So glad to see that you’re doing ok!🙏🏾❤️

[zeemthedream]

Great video, I like how you incorporated relevant topics in this vlog! Also, editing was on point 🔥

[parchmentPaperIsFun]

Only 2 minutes in and I'm like, yes Avene! Their spf/moisturizer is so good for my dark skin. It's moisturizing, and melts in, with no weird white cast. The tech layoffs have also been kinda scary for me, especially as a junior backend dev, but I am 1 month away from 1 year at my company, and things are going pretty good. Your journey has def motivated me before, and during this time. In regards to layoffs I've been keeping in mind that we worker bees are seen as cogs in their machine, and can be disposed of, and replaced when necessary. :) I've known some amazing, and highly valued/loyal ppl let go during this time which has been an eye-opener.

[Overlorddasaisha]

I'm glad to see you survived girlie 😭