I only had positive performance reviews during 2 years at Meta. I still got laid off as a 'low performer.'

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a former Meta employee who worked at the company for two and a half years. They spoke on condition of anonymity due to concerns about future employment. Business Insider has verified their identity, employment, and performance reviews at Meta. The following has been edited for length and clarity.