Back in 2021, an Indian CEO based in New York received backlash after he fired as many as 900 employees over a Zoom call. Since then, many companies have been firing employees forcing them to move to LinkedIn to seek new jobs.
Obviously, the news of being fired by a company and having no source of income would scare anyone. Hence, this company decided to host a lavish party for its employees before finally showing most of them their way out.
According to a report, American cybersecurity firm ‘Bishop Fox’ hosted a lavish party at an international conference for its employees. The company invited employees, industry colleagues, and others to attend the RSA cybersecurity conference party where it served drinks with the company’s logo called ‘cyber soup’.
Pictures from the seemingly happening and lavish party were also shared online.
Last night was so much fun! Thanks to everyone who hung out with us after our #RSAC #BFLive event at @HotelZeppelin, and experienced the #ArtOfCyber with us!
Where to next? Maybe … Vegas this summer? 🥳#RSAConference #RSAC2023 pic.twitter.com/NTSoZMDD5n
— Bishop Fox (@bishopfox) April 27, 2023
But sadly, after a week later, several employees took to social media to seek help from people online to get new jobs after being fired from the company.
Hi Twitter Fam. Couldn’t find the words earlier, but due to unexpected layoffs at Bishop Fox today I am looking for a new opportunity. If you have something you think I’d be a great fit for, please send it my way!
Much love to my fellow ex foxes in the same boat;
— 3lyssa | assyl3 (@3lyssa) May 3, 2023
Hello everyone! 👋 I have been laid off from Bishop Fox as of today due to internal restructuring. If anyone has any potential jobs they could send my way, please let me know!
And to anyone else that is also looking, please feel free to reach out if you need support!
— Candis Orr (@Candysaur) May 2, 2023
Hello Friends! Due to some very unexpected layoffs at Bishop Fox today, I am now looking for a new role. I'd appreciate any signal boosts, connections, advice, or opportunities you could point me in the direction of.
Thanks! 🤍
— &Y (@AndyDoering) May 2, 2023
Due to some very unexpected layoffs at Bishop Fox today, I am now looking for a new career opportunity. I'd appreciate any re-tweets, connections or opportunities you can send my way. Thanks in advance!
— Thomas Wilhelm (@thomas_wilhelm) May 2, 2023
My spouse got thanos snapped Bishop Fox layoffs, so I'm doubling down on my job hunt. If anyone knows any open graphic/3D design roles or entry level infosec, I would greatly appreciate any leads. It has been difficult for me to break into the industry but I'm trying 💪
— Hexequy (@hexequy) May 4, 2023
If you’re laying off people right after you just got done throwing a party at RSA, you look like assholes.
Just sayin.
— rand0h 🐀 (@dakacki) May 3, 2023
Apparently, the company laid off 13 percent of its workforce, around 50 employees.
#US-based #cybersecurity firm #BishopFox has laid off 13% of its workforce, or around 50 employees. The job cuts come just days after the company hosted a party at the RSA cybersecurity conference, where it allegedly served branded drinks dubbed "cyber soup"#Layoffs pic.twitter.com/8P3azU6B77
— IANS (@ians_india) May 4, 2023
TechCrunch suggests that last year the company raised a total of $129 million (INR10,55,02,65,000) in a Series B round from several investors. Around eight months ago, they also posted a LinkedIn post saying that they were open to hiring people across several different teams. Moreover, just last week, the company announced that it was expanding to the U.K.
This is indeed shocking for everyone. We hope everyone laid off gets a job soon.