I moved to the US for Meta. When layoffs came, I was scared of losing my new life, not just my job.

04/02/2026, 8:56 AM
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I moved to the US for Meta. When layoffs came, I was scared of losing my new life, not just my job.

Courtesy of Rafa Maximo

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rafa Maximo, 38, who lives in Miami and worked at Meta. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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