After 12 years at Oracle, Sourabh S., a Senior Principal Software Developer, is suddenly back on the job market after being laid off, with his wife saying the way he found out made the shock even harder to process.
Sourabh’s wife took to LinkedIn to share his story, saying he could no longer log into his work system and that was how he discovered he had lost his job.
“My husband Sourabh lost his job today,” she wrote. “After working for Oracle for 12 years, all he got was being unable to log in to his system to get the news.”
Sourabh, who has spent nearly two decades in the IT industry, has now switched his LinkedIn profile to “Open to Work” as he looks for his next opportunity.
His wife’s post focused less on the layoff itself and more on the years of work she said he had put into building his career at Oracle.
“I have never seen a person so hardworking and dedicated to his work,” she wrote.
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She recalled how Sourabh continued working from the hospital while she was admitted for surgery to remove polyps. On a family vacation in New Mexico, she said, he remained on call while she drove.
His work, she said, regularly extended into holidays and important family occasions.
“He worked during Holi, Diwali, Rakhi, and other festivals, as well as on birthdays, anniversaries, and weekends,” she wrote.
Even after the couple recently adopted a dog, Sourabh continued working late into the night, according to his wife.
“A few weeks ago, we adopted a dog, and he took care of her while working through the night until 3 a.m., to the point of falling ill,” she wrote.
For his wife, those incidents represented a side of his career that was not visible to colleagues or people outside their home.
“You could never see how much blood and sweat he poured into his job or the immense pressure he was under, because he always wore a smile and was there to help everyone around him,” she wrote.
She said Sourabh rarely complained about the pressure, even among friends.
“Not just me, but no one in our friends’ circle ever saw him cribbing,” she wrote.
Sourabh’s career also included recognition for his work. His wife said he had received a Best Employee Award during his nearly two decades in the IT industry.
Now, she is asking her professional network to help him find another role.
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“If you know of any opportunities, please refer him,” she wrote. “You won’t just gain a great team player but a friend for life.”
The post also touched on a concern that has become particularly significant for immigrant technology workers in the U.S. She dedicated the message to people who continue working long hours while supporting their families and dealing with uncertainty around their immigration status.
“This post is for everyone who works day and night to provide for their families, especially amid visa uncertainty, yet still gives their best every day,” she wrote.
For workers on employment-based visas, a sudden job loss can mean more than the end of a paycheck. Depending on their immigration status and circumstances, finding a new employer can become an urgent priority.
Sourabh’s wife ended her post with a message to her husband as he begins that search.
“Thank you for everything you do!” she wrote.
“Sourabh S., better things are coming for you.”
His LinkedIn profile now reflects the reality of what comes next: after 12 years at one of the world’s biggest technology companies, he is once again looking for work.