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Meta Layoff Survivor Starts AI Startup, Enrolls in College
2 Dec
Summary
- Former Meta employee launched an AI documentation startup.
- She was laid off in February as part of a 'low-performer' purge.
- Now pursuing a dual degree in journalism and computer science.
A 36-year-old former Meta employee, Brittney Ball, found her life dramatically altered following a February layoff targeting "low-performers." Initially devastated, especially as a single mother who had achieved stability at the tech giant, she has since pivoted. Nine months post-layoff, with severance and savings depleted, Ball launched TechniDox, an AI-powered documentation platform, and enrolled at Trinity University for a dual degree.
Ball, who overcame homelessness to teach herself coding and enter the tech industry, emphasized how the layoff shifted her perspective on tech companies from secure workplaces to mere resources. Despite challenges in securing new tech roles, with the "low-performer" label potentially hindering her job search, she is channeling her passion into her startup and personal development.
Supported by family, friends, and her LinkedIn network, Ball is embracing this new chapter. She is actively upskilling, reviving a YouTube channel, and sharing her entrepreneurial journey online. The experience, while difficult, has spurred her to pursue education and new opportunities, transforming a setback into a catalyst for reinvention.
