I joined Avalara in December 2024 as an Indirect Tax Researcher with strong expectations around professional growth, learning, and stability. Unfortunately, my experience ended abruptly due to a layoff that was communicated without any clear or transparent reason.
Despite meeting expectations and actively contributing to assigned responsibilities, the decision came as a complete surprise. There was no prior performance-related feedback, warning, or structured discussion to prepare for such an outcome. The lack of clarity and communication around the layoff process was disappointing and left me feeling undervalued as an employee.
I hope the organization reflects on how such decisions are handled in the future to ensure better employee experience and trust.
There is no job security so I will tell if you are joining it should be at your own risk.