Kori X laid off again as Uber cuts jobs in 2024

Kori X was laid off from Uber for the second time this year after returning to the company earlier in 2024. The employee, who was initially let go in 2023 during a round of layoffs, was rehired and then faced another round of job cuts. Uber has been aggressively reducing its workforce as it shifts focus to profitability and AI-driven efficiency.

This isn’t an isolated case. Uber, like many tech companies, has cycled through multiple rounds of layoffs since 2022, when rising interest rates and investor pressure forced a shift from growth-at-all-costs to cost-cutting. Employees who were brought back under the promise of stability now find themselves vulnerable again. The company has emphasized automation and restructuring, leaving some workers questioning whether their roles are truly secure.

Uber confirmed the latest layoffs but did not provide specific numbers or reasons for Kori X’s termination. The company has cited "business priorities" in past rounds, though employees report that back-office and support roles are increasingly at risk. Some workers who were rehired now say they feel like "boomerang employees"—a term for workers who return after layoffs only to be let go again—trapped in a cycle of uncertainty.

What happens next is unclear. Kori X and others in similar positions may face a tough job market, especially in tech, where hiring has slowed. Uber’s pivot to AI and automation could mean fewer human roles in the long run. For now, affected employees are left scrambling for new opportunities while questioning the stability of even high-profile companies.