I thought my team at Block had gotten too big, then I was laid off. My job search took months to turn around.

Business Insider | 28-09-2026 11:03am |

Sneh Hira worked at Block's Afterpay business for four years as an operations manager. She saw her team expand and noticed overhiring. In February 2026, she was laid off, which she attributed partially to overhiring. Her job search took months to turn around, but she said people's willingness to help restored her faith in humanity.

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