what the fuck man. i'm sorry, this sucks
rich harris
Oh wow, that is awful news. I'm sorry to hear this, and your next company will be so lucky to have you.
tears are just streamin down my face…
Adam Argyle
I'm so terribly sorry to hear this. Your work on the Chrome team has helped me tremendously. Your guides in the CSS world have been incredibly helpful. I have no doubt another, new, better opportunity will arise for you and I do very much look forward to following your journey. Take care Adam.
Neil
That's so sad to hear☹️. I love all the content you created for Chrome! Hope you find something great soon????
???? Nico Martin
So sorry to hear! I have thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed the work you do for us developers.
dj sacrilicious (michael)
that's fucked. sorry man
heald
That’s bullshit, and says a lot about Google. I hope you can take some time to breathe some fresh air, dust off and look for new shores
Gregor Samosa
Sorry to hear, I was a big fan of your work! Hoping you have a similar experience as me and are able to find the time to reassess and refocus and find something that you find even more fulfilling.
Christian de Botton
Shit Adam, that's awful. I'm sorry. You did awesome work there and it's terrible that you just get cut off from your work life so harshly and abruptly. It's cruel. Hugs ????
Justin Fagnani
sorry, man. BigCos are just casually throwing away talent and burning goodwill now. Sucks for everyone, but there will be second and third acts. These firms are creating their own future competitors in real-time.
Alex Russell
Oh fuck. This does hurt.
Sending you so much love. I love everything you do so much ❤️
Charis
I know it's not doing anything in practical terms, but here's a puppy?
Ana Tudor
That really sucks. You’ve taught everyone so much and this looks really bad for them.
funkie
You are Adam Argyle, maker of beautiful things
EvenDiagram
really sorry Adam, so unfair ????
patak
Sorry to hear that! Keep your head up, bad times are just preparing you for the better times that are ahead ????
Toni
Unbelievable. Like, literally I cannot believe it. It feels like this was an actual mistake, but how can you mistakenly let someone go? I can't imagine the people who made this decision had any idea of the work you do. I feel like there is going to be an "oh shit" moment internally when it hits.
Rio
i am so sorry, that really fucking sucks
keith kurson
So sorry man. They didn’t deserve you.
This sucks right now, but it’s possible a year or two later you’ll look back and be glad it happened because it propelled you towards something that made you even happier. ????????
Dr Lea Verou
Shit that’s awful I’m so sorry ????
Jono Yeong
Ah no, I’m so sorry to hear this
Fionchadd
Oh my gosh I am outraged by this!! What!!!
Adam you are a one of a kind person! Whatever you do next you'll do great, but it felt like you really found your place in DevRel. Everything you've done for the Web is incredible. You've been so generous.
Josh Tumath
So sorry, Adam. You deserve better than this.
Heather Buchel
That's awful. I'm sorry they did that to you. You've done great stuff for the web and I'm sure it'll continue!
Keith Cirkel
Oh mate this is horrendous news. You’re so bloody good at what you do.
Thanks for being my main cheerleader during Learn CSS too. I bloody needed it and you were there, every time to pick me back up. I’ll never forget that ????
Andy Bell
Of all those who worked to keep people excited about Chrome, and Google’s stewardship of the web, you were the best to ever do it.
I’m so sorry they made such a short-sighted choice xx
Oliver Turner
Sending all the hugs in the world.
Emmett
That is some serious bullshit. In the long term it's their loss
Nick Williams
sorry this sounds rough. hang in there and heal, connect with friends, figure out a new master plan.
Mark Essel
Damn, that’s terrible news, and so cruel. ????
Tobias Fedder
sorry this happened to you mate <3 i got ex-googled a ways back, they don't handle these with nearly enough integrity or grace. godspeed in the next season.
henry ✷
Jesus fucking Christ. They have enough money to burn, but hey, let's lay off the people that have nothing but a positive impact.
I hope you find a job that isn't led by billionaire assholes.
Ivan Čurić
Oh man sorry to hear! I can imagine how you would feel at the moment. Take care man.
You and others inspired me to go after a DevRel role (I applied to the wrong one and the onsite kicked my ass ????) and you and others will keep making the web a better place, probably at a place that can take the torch from Google at this point.
Matt Clough
Not to be a reply guy here — I don't know you, you don't know me — but the good people at Google, particularly those on Chrome and DevRel, are better than Google.Matt Clough
I have learned so much from you the last decade that it engendered (probably undeserved) respect for the Google Developer brand. Fuck that dumb company.
Kevin Klein
Wow. Hard not to take it personally when they shuffle you out without the least consideration. I hope you get the appreciation you deserve at your next gig.
Mike Samuel ????
So sorry to hear this! I learned so much from you via your role there. What a loss for them. Hope you land somewhere that properly appreciates you. Looking forward to the awesome things you’ll do and build ????
Keelin Jacobsen
I hate how companies fire people.. they just kick them out of the building immediately. It adds to the pain so much more.
I kind of understand why they do it (because some people get super sour and toxic on their notice period), but I wish they did it on a case by case basis.
Munawwar Firoz
What a messy situation. I'm really sorry you're going through this. Any company would be lucky to have you on their team. It might not look like it now, but I truly believe an awesome opportunity is on its way to you. Keep at it, you got this.
Adrian Bece
Absolutely baffled by what they did to you. I’m so so sorry. You didn’t deserve this.
Ana Rodrigues
Oh no, I'm so sorry! You always have such great content too!
Sia Karamalegos
So sorry to hear that
Your content has been very helpful
Would have loved to chat with you during Google IO ????
Eric Lee
incredibly fucked up. you deserve so much better and I have no doubt you'll find it (if it doesn't find you first). appreciate all the amazing content you've shared over the years- I'm so so sorry to hear this and frankly pissed to hear how poorly it was conducted.
Adam Kuhn
Adam, I’m sorry to hear this. It sucks.
Ben Tsai
I’m so sorry. That’s awful. DMs are open and if there is literally anything I can do…
Jon Kuperman
Super bummer to hear. Really appreciated all you did.
Chris LaChance
I'm really sorry to hear that, Adam!
Paul Frazee
:( sorry to hear that. wtf google
dan
I'm sorry to hear that, Adam. We're just numbers for big companies.
Cheer up!. I hope Google regrets your dismissal and the way it was handled.
Joaquín Sánchez
When something ends an opportunity presents itself. This is an opportunity. Run like hell with it! ????➡️????➡️????➡️????➡️????➡️
I hope you find something soon, your content has been invaluable to the whole webdev community for a long time and I, along with many others I’m sure, still refer to your posts and codepens for help understanding the newer side of CSS. Good luck, Adam!
Charanjit Chana ????
Very sad to read this. This sentence broke me: "I feel back stabbed, unappreciated, tossed in the trash. I can't sleep. I'm ashamed. I'm pissed."
We never crossed, but sending a big hug
David Sancho
Been following your stuff for a long while, it's a real shame hearing that. They don't know a good thing when they've had it.
Zed is not Dead ????️⚧️
I’m sorry this happened. I’m sure great things are coming!
Jorge Escobar
I'm so sorry- getting laid off is brutal. It's clear that you're wildly talented and that's not going to change! but separating one's identity from one's job is really tough.
potch
i sympathize man. i was a DSP person, algorithm developer, math/physics person until they *needed* an EE to do it. its always been a cutthroat biz.
Robin Fowler ????????????????????️????
Adam — gutted to hear the news. So sorry man. ❤️❤️❤️
Ben Galbraith
Seriously wtaf. I'm so sorry to read this
Robb Owen
Adam, I’m so sorry to hear that. You are exceptional and that is complete bullcrap from Google. Sending you some hugs, big time.
Marcy Sutton Todd
Man, I'm sorry. That sucks big time. I'm amazed they can do that legally. Wouldn't be possible in Finland.
Roni Laukkarinen
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Adam, I am so sorry to read this. You didn’t deserve that kind of exit.
Todd
I'll add my name to this list. So sorry to hear this.
Scott Jenson
Tough to hear... There can be good or bad reasons... But the fact you clearly enjoyed it there means it hurts, period. Heads up for the coming time.
Joris Mak
Fucking hell, man. It sucks, but in a way, good riddance (for you) - I'm sure you'll find a place where you're appreciated.
???????? Ingvar Stepanyan
Wow, that's brutal. So sorry to hear this, for you and for all of us. Unbelievable.
sylvia ????????
What? This sucks! Your content was always one of the reasons I looked up to the Chrome team... Make it make sense...
Wish you the best to find something better.
Claudio Rimann
Wait what??? How? Why?
Man, i feel for you ????????
Elian
So sorry, bud. That’s really painful to experience.
If you want to pick up a short gig just bashing on some CSS, I (and I’m sure tons of others) would love to have you by my side. I know it’s not your dream work.
James A Rosen
The actual fuck?!
So sorry to hear this man ????
Ryan Townsend
I'd say good riddance. They don't deserve you. The community you built around will not leave you
Chevindu
Quality is no longer a concern for Google. That's how it sounds.
Keep faith in your skills that have brought so much to so many!
Cyril Reze
I am really sorry to hear this. Since the beginning of my career I’ve always been looking up to you. And still (will) do. This sucks.
314rate ????☠️
Damn, that’s fucked up. Really sorry to hear Adam. ????
Ariel Salminen
???? This sucks and I'm so sorry it happened to you, Adam.
Robert Nyman
So sorry to hear that — wish you all the best
I'm speechless, can't believe it. I am so sorry man, this is so fucked.
Rodrigo González
Shit dude, I'm so sorry to hear that. Absolutely ridiculous decision.
Sophie Koonin
I’m so very sorry, Adam. I know this pain all to well and the feeling of betrayal that comes with it. I know it’s cliche, but time does heal this. My outcome turned out to be the best thing to have happened to me. I hope it is for you, too.
Matt Cassem
Truly unbelievable shit show
Oleg
Gutted for you, don't know what to say
Jamie Mason
Damn, so sorry to hear this news Adam! What an absolute shock. ???? Thanks for championing so many incredible efforts to build a more powerful, intuitive, and inclusive web. You're an icon.
Hope you can take a well-deserved break knowing that this community has your back in whatever is next! ????
Nate Moore
I'm so angry at Google for this. You are amazing at what you do, this isn't deserved at all. ????
Jack
They don't deserve you, other companies does (and will !)
Mikaleb
Wtf, thats truly fucked up Adam!
So sorry to hear, the impact you had so far on the front-end community is huge!
Nicklas Bryntesson
Adam, I am truly sorry. I had to read the post just to believe it. I really admire how you blend hard-earned skill with a motivating sense of fun in everything you do. That is pure @nerdy.dev, no matter where you were or who made the call.
Martin Trapp
That's very unfortunate. You've so much skill though, there will be a lot of fun ahead I'm sure. It still sucks of course
James
I can't believe it. Good luck on your next journey.
Agustín
It makes no sense, so sorry to read this.
@mozilla.org, if you have any sense of urgency for a golden opportunity, look no further than hiring Adam asap.
Micah
this is so fucked up man, i'm sorry
ajpiano
Wow ???? I am so sorry. It is injustice compared to how much you have done for the web platform
Andrey Sitnik
Damn, so sorry to hear that, the way they treated you is shameful.
François Best
What?! How? Really sad news! All this work and energy to move the web forward... Take care, Adam. ????
blokche
Sorry to hear that! I think you did an amazing job at Google.
Take this comforting hugs from me. Hope someone is there to be your Baymax.
Piotr Zaborowski
Sorry to hear this, mate. I hope you soon find something that can professionally fulfill you. You are an inspiration to thousands of engineers; you deserve the best!
Nothing makes sense anymore. So many people just being let go everywhere for seemingly no reason especially at these huge companies. I hate it. I'm sure you'll find something and it'll be awesome.
Bill Criswell
So sorry, my man. You’re not, and never were, just a cog. You’ve taught and inspired a whole helluva lot of us, and I hope you know that. One day soon, you’ll look back and see it for what it really was: their loss.
Phillip Lovelace
So, they eliminated the post of one of the three or four most important people who work there? Know there’s foresight for you.
I’d hire you on a sec, but you don’t want to work here. Thank god you are so fucking marketable.
Good luck my dude!
Tim Rinkel
Aw fuck no That's a huge L for Google. I'm so sorry, Adam, but I know you'll rock whatever chapter is next!
Martin Splitt
Damn... So sorry to hear that Adam :(
Bruno Stasse
As someone who experienced something like this fostering a city’s web ecosystem, I feel this and can only offer you my deepest sympathies. This really sucks, man.
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Dilemma
This literally makes no sense. Any work I've seen from you has been incredible. And to let you go without any notice whatsoever.. it's gross. I'm really sorry, man.
Phendan
I really sorry to hear it. Once you digest it, if anything I can do to help you, just let me know
Matheus
WHAT. This makes no sense. I'm sorry dude
Wes Bos
So, sorry Adam. Please do not stop what you are doing. It matters the world to those who care about the web. Keep making the web awesome!! ✌️ ????
Schalk Neethling
Very sorry to hear this. Your contributions to the community are special. Hope you know how valuable you really are.
FGSB
This is unconscionable. I'm so sorry. I swear there's a dart board with profile pics on it somewhere.
I have no words. I'm so sorry. You did not deserve any of that.
Konnor Rogers
You’re such an inspiration. Don’t let this ruin your morale and confident. Hoping you land something great soon <3
Adrián Mato ????
???? Really sorry you were treated this way. I've learned a lot following your work and contributions.
You are one talented dude, and Google can't take that away from ya.
Nick Simson
Y'all're bringing me tears
Thx for all the kind words, really warming my heartAdam Argyle
Oh wow thats terrible. Really sad to hear that!
Simon
So sorry! This sucks so much!! (for you and for the web)
Yoav Weiss
I am beyond upset about this. I have a million things to say and nothing comes close to capturing it. ???????? Huge loss for our team.
Una Kravets
Huge loss for Google. Nobody does it better.
Gordon
What?! NO NO NO! Just no words for this.
Geoff Graham
I am so sorry to read this, Adam.
I hope you will find a place where not only your peers are nice folks but also your managers.
Thilo Maier
That’s fucked, sorry. Your work has always impressed me.
Tazerah
No way! ???? So sorry Adam, you've been such a huge inspiration and positive influence for me
Eddie McConkie
So sorry mate, truth is google changed, they never really understood devrel and the impact it had.
If you need anything just ping.
Mustafa Kurtuldu
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You deserve so much more respect than what they gave you.
lionbyte
Shit man. Fuckin shit.
Things always turn out good though. Keep your chin up.
Wonder what this means for the Chrome team as a whole (anyone else get eliminated)??
Mike Herchel
Not you, this cannot be possible! ???? ????
CSS by T. Afif
Brutal but doesn’t erase all the great work you’ve done or the cool stuff you’ll do in the future. Appreciate all you’ve done for the web.
Galen
The callousness with which soulless corporations treat the people whose work provides all their value as a disposable expense only rivaled by the absurdity that these companies regularly fire people because a line on a shareholder projection chart doesn't have the correct upward angle.
Morten Rand-Hendriksen
So shit. Sorry to read your story.
Shaun Bent
I'm so sorry to hear this. Your CSS content has been a huge source of inspiration to me over the years, I've learned so much! You rock, huge loss for them.
Katie Langerman
I've been there (well, not in Google ... just being made redundant). I can understand your shock.
You will be fine. I promise. Look for the future.
Bronek (Fella) Kozicki
I felt similarly back in Jan 2023's layoff. It's traumatic, but it gets better over time. I'm sure someone with your skill set and community engagement will find (or even pave!) a path forward.
Check out the resources at xoogler.co if you haven't already.
Alan Krueger
disappointing, wishing you strength as you process all of this. sincerely
Paolo e Basta
So sorry to hear today that you were gone, just like that. Nothing I can say will make it better, but I still want to say you are an amazing person, you are rad.
Philip Jägenstedt
I'm sorry to hear, I absolutely loved your work and it helped me feel inspired to experiment with CSS again.
Duffeh
If it were based on merrit you would have been promoted. They obviously don't know what they are doing. Very sorry.
D7460N
So sorry to hear this. Best wishes to you on whatever your next opportunity is. Cheers ????
Jon Niola
What the actual fuck!?
Your Chrome/web content is top notch. You deserve better!
Alex
Really sorry to hear this, Adam - makes absolutely no sense.
Espen Hovlandsdal
You're the goat, Adam ???? It saddens me to read this ????
Alexis Morin
What the hell?? That sounds brutal. Makes no sense to me.
Marvin Hagemeister
You will continue to do amazing things outside that company ????
Emanuel Saramago
Very sorry to hear this, Adam. As others have stated, their loss!
Steve Cain
Absolutely tragic man, that is crazy. You've done nothing but amazing work
Tony
What a terrible mistake on their part. I am so sorry, Adam ????
Ryan Mulligan
I’m so sorry, and as a fellow Googler, incredibly sad.
justkunk
I only “know you” from podcasts I have heard you on and it is clear that you are at the top 1% of the 1% and that you are extremely passionate about the web. Google and the web are now in a worse place. I hope the number of people responding brightens you day a little bit. Sorry this happened to you
Paul Mojica
This is such a bad move for Google. So sorry, Adam, you deserve better!
Jordan Austin
What actual fuck? I am sorry to hear dude
@nerdy.dev “I'm told this comes as a shock to my managers and other Chrome team leaders.”
This line pissed me off so much. How could that happen
ayo
I just can't believe what I'm reading. Pure shock...
Massimo Artizzu
Ahh shit dude, it’s such a shitty feeling. Have been fired before, and when you put so much of urself into something, thinking about it constantly, really feels like a part of you fully gone. Truly undeserved, love all your work!
Tim Holman
Adam I’m so sorry ????
⭑ salma
I’m so sorry Adam. What a horrible shock. Sending you lots of strength ❤️
Amy Hupe
what the f.... I am so sorry to hear this dude.
Sam Saccone
This sucks, I am so sorry Adam.
Christos
I am very sorry to hear that. One of the best devrel guys concerning CSS is laid off. I hope you'll find soon a new job.
I hope you can nevertheless come to Amsterdam so that we could meet in person.
Two things to remember: a company is NEVER a family. And US capitalism is brutal. Europe is better
Jens Grochtdreis
"I really was just a fuckin cog in a mega corp."
that resonates, hope you set time aside for yourself when at google, at the end of the day, life > work.
not sure what managers will do when ai driven code starts failing and no one is really around to really help ????♂️
Juan B. Rodriguez
Thank you Adam for your inspiration, passion, and knowledge. I wish you all the best!
Konstantin Denerz
I am always sad to hear people being laid off, but I'm excited for them also. For many, that's a push forward. Almost any career change is a change for the better.
So sorry and excited for you, Adam!
Artem Zakharchenko
One thing I will say, the way this was handled is a full and total failure of management. You don't lay off folks this way.Artem Zakharchenko
1. I'm sorry, Adam.
2. Clearly they don't fuckin' deserve your work.
3. Hopeful you keep being an active member of the CSS Working Group.
Martin Bavio
Sorry about that!
But I also want to thank you for your work, I’ve learned a lot watching your code! ????????
№ise ❒
What?? That really sucks. I’m sorry, Adam. What a loss for them!
Shaw
Thanks to you I'm a better dev, your work is just too good ????
Ray Thurn Void
Wtf ????????
Don't know what to say other than this is a loss for the web and modern CSS!
I have no doubt you'll quickly find your next adventure, but still your time at google definitely deserved a different ending.
So sad.
Michaël Vanderheyden
So sorry to read this Adam. You deserve better. Thank you for all you’ve done for the web and for CSS especially.
Sean Voisen
Fuck this company… if you want to continueCSS WG and general web things look at \@igalia.com . It’s worker owned and does quite certainly value it’s workers more
Jan <3
Also as a European I have to say, I’m sorry there isn’t a system protecting you. That really sucks and I wish you all the luck you need nowJan <3
Sending you good vibes. You will get through this and continue to build amazing things! ❤️
Julian Coronado
Really sorry my friend
Nerajno
Noooo ???? this actually made me sad
Cyd Stumpel
Your work was always so inspiring; I always loved your demos. What you did for Chrome and for the web in general was huge. Keep your head up.
Ben Hatsor
Completely insane. You’re so important for the web
Jacob Rask
Adam! This SUCKS
Can’t believe that happened. I really hope CSSWG can at least offer you honorary continued membership. You’ve contributed so much.
Brandon McConnell
This is just shit
Ben
Sorry to hear that!! Hope you find something you love soon.
Dom Hallan
Hey buddy, none of this is your fault. At all.
So pls don’t think it that way.
Businesses do what they do
for the worst of reasons
So sorry you are going thru this.
I’ve been there… trust me, it feels awful.
Take some time off / away.
Think thru the larger things in your life.
You’ll be OK
Atul
You will land on your feet. ????
I wasn't laid off, but I have bitter feelings about the end of Googs for me too, let me know if you want to chat.
Sam
What an absolutely atrocious choice by google. Fortunately there are a lot of people who see your value, so hopefully they will have the good sense to hire you to continue the work while they can.
Allan
Dreadful news... You're one of the most wholesome, knowledgeable and passionate voices about CSS/UX there is. In fact, you and Una were the reason why I had a positive opinion of Google.
I really hope that you'll find another venue for sharing your gift with the world. Love you Adam.
Mikaël Sévigny
???? so sorry & feeling so sad for you.
Ali Spivak
Holy crap! That's absolutely shit news! I hope someone better snaps you up quick, as they should!
Ben Evans
this is like a sports team firing one of their star players… makes no sense!
Sacha Greif
Super sorry this happened to you. The reality of work in the world today is not inspiring. It’s completely transactional. No matter how many other ways people want to try and sell it to us.
Wishing you all the best in your next adventures.
Stevan
Dude I am so upset over this. How short-sided can you possibly be! Thank you for your immense talent and contributions to raise the perception of frontend design and polish at Google.
Justin Belcher
Wtf.
That's just unbelievable!
Always been amazed and I'm awe of your content.
Must be that people/companies are now fighting to hire you!
But first things first! Take time to process this. And then some time for yourself, before starting a new adventure.
Good luck
The Ult
My brain just can not process this at all.
I can not imagine how you are feeling.
Rest assured that all that you have done for the community will stand you in good stead.
Dave Letorey
How could they possibly decide to discard your talent? The mind boggles. Hang in there, man. Can’t imagine what you’re going through.
Bob Monsour
so sorry Adam! they’ve lost a great one!
Akbar
sorry man, i dont even know you but i have been there and know the feeling. you are clearly very talented and i wish you the best.
Gorav Seth
Sorry to hear that. Wishing you make it to bigger and better things ????
Dyslecix Dev
Wow! Don’t know what to say man aside from sorry man. Their loss for sure, but so not cool how that went down.
Nick Taylor
So scary, sad, and dehumanizing.
Tom Leo
Fuck. Keep your head up, you’re an amazing professional and an inspiration.
Felds
I'm so sorry.
I got laid off last year (from a different company). Getting laid off sucks. It sucks so bad, full stop. Sending the best of good vibes your way.
Michael Hanson
Sorry to hear that. Even more brutal than my exemployer who got us on employer appreciation day. They at least let us have half a day of computer access to get things
mike dg
yo, what! my jaw is on the floor. I’m so sorry this happened to you
Zach Leatherman
I'm so sorry. If you need to talk to someone that knows this situation a bit too well, I'm here for you
Simeon._proto_
oh wth!? I can't believe they were willing to lose someone as talented as you. I am sorry to hear that, you deserve better.
Javi Aguilar
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I'm so incredibly sorry, Adam. You deserve so much better.
Brad Frost
IDK how this will hit Adam, but as another Chrome DevRel person that was laid off in 2022 I appreciate itSimeon._proto_
???? that’s awful. What a stupid decision on their part.
Really sorry Adam :(
Josh W. Comeau
Honestly you’re the reason I even paid any attention to the Chrome Dev blog and video series. They just lost a vital asset to the company. I hate that you were treated this way. But know you have an amazing community around you and I’m excited to see where you’re gonna grow next. Kick some ass.
TDaug
Unbelievable! Wow! I can only hope the replies to this bring you some peace - everyone - all the people on here! (Huge testament to your influence & value btw!) - is in your corner. I'm just another random dev but your stuff and attitude is like the peak of this profession! They suck! You rock!
Jesse Sutherland
A follower of yours because of your always high engagement and mastery of your specialty. As an outsider I do not know the details of your dismissal. But if life closes you a door, do not knock back on it. Just go on
Sergio Martín
Absurd decision making, disconnected from reality.
I've followed you for years and know that Google was extremely lucky to have you, any company would be (perhaps your own?).
Regardless of what you do next, I'm sure that as a community we'll continue to follow your work. Please take care!
Kristian Muñiz
so sorry to hear this ???? I was just watching a bunch of videos of you and @kevinpowell.co nerding out about CSS this week and the work you do is amazing and appreciated, I hope you can keep doing it somewhere else really soon ????????
Eduardo Pereira
yep, cog in a wheel. never forget that.
threv
Their loss. You've got so much to offer.
This is honestly a huge opportunity for whichever team you choose to support next.
Chris Wachtman
I can't believe this. To me you are literally the face of CSS.
Whichever company manages to snatch you away will be so lucky to have you - probably a bunch of hiring managers frantically clocking in to their systems on a Saturday as we speak!
So sorry you had to go through this. ♥️
Theo-Steiner
Shit mate. I do not know you, but I know Weston Rutter. No words. The last one of these I had at least I guessed it was coming. It takes while to get over it, I found advisory and community work really helped. Take care of your self.
Jeremy Kelaher
So sorry! Been there too (but in another "formerly awesome" company). The lesson I learned, they don't deserve our commitment, our passion, our strength. It's all fake, and abundantly clear now. Better focus on anything else that matters. I hope you will find time to recharge and relax.
Claudio Cicali ????????
Adam, I’m so sorry to hear this. You’ve shaped so much of what I know about CSS that hearing this hit surprisingly hard, even though we’ve never met.
Arpit Agrawal
So sad about this. You were doing such brilliant work, and I'm going to miss how positive and lovely you are to work with. I bet there's some great things just round the corner for you, though it feels awful now.
Rachel Andrew
Really sad to read this. Shows how even big companies like Google don't care much about their employees. But I'm sure you'll rock it in the future too
Rajesh Pandey
So sorry to hear this Adam. You and your work have been such a huge force pushing the web forward. You are appreciated by so many. Know that.
mason
Feels like Google burned what little goodwill they had left by letting go of Adam Argyle, who was so valued in the CSS community.
nerdy.dev/ex-googler
Arpit Agrawal
Omg how incredibly sad and what a huge loss, I'm so very sorry to hear this.
Callie
I'm so sorry, man. This is shitty. ????
what the fuckkkkkk, i'm so sorry
reading the article made my heart sink, it's so devastating
wukko
i guess google really has no soul after allwukko
I'm shocked. This doesn't make sense.
I'm so sorry, Adam.
Google has lost one of their *best* CSS advocates. It's ridiculous. I always checked YOUR work to know what I've missed when I was away! Whoever hires you next is going to be lucky.
The community is here for you and got your back.
Sara Soueidan
"The face of CSS" is such a great title for Adam.Sara Soueidan
WTAF Adam… I’m so sorry. Having left a big company for retirement, I can assure you that they suck (and you don’t)…
I know this is soul crushing, but take some time to process, then release. You’re going to land on your feet. You’re too good & you know so many folks. They’ve got you… ????
Stephanie Rewis
Uff... That's unbelievable. So sorry to hear about this, Adam. ????
Stefan Judis
I'm so sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll get on your feet very soon, and you'll continue improving the web for the better ❤️????????
Emanuele (Ema)
So sorry you have to experience this. Truly unfair and cannot begin to comprehend. Sending you all the virtual hugs in the world. You are a rockstar, a legend. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise
Debbie O’Brien
Hey Adam, we will follow you anyway, anywhere. Thank you
Alessandro Giuzio
Sorry to hear this Adam ❤️
You will come out stronger.
Dev Neill
google pays the price for supporting trump and losing virtual value
Piotr Nalepa
Very sorry for you. ????
Hope you'll find another place that could benefit from your amazing skills and personality. ????
kissu (Konstantin BIFERT)
WTF ???? I'm so sorry to hear this Adam. Makes no sense.
Christian Alder
Hate to hear this. I hope you're staying strong and looking for better opportunities at a company that cares about its people.
Jan
The face of css is clearly a Picasso painting.
Andreas Møller
Man, I'm so sorry, that sucks. It's quite ridiculous, really. The work you did was incredible. I always had high appreciation for your super positive attitude and the enthusiasm you spread.
Google used to be killing it at DevRel stuff. Sad to see that they don't care anymore.
Philipp Nowinski
What. The. Fuck.
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK.
What a shit move. Really, really bad for the web as well.
Hugs, Adam ❤️
Bart Veneman
This makes no sense at all… hope you're back up on your feet soon! With your skills, I'm ????% sure you'll find an awesome place to work, any company would be lucky to have you!
Herr Siering
Sending support and love from here, what a loss!
Alena Nikolaeva
This is so upsetting! I always admired your passion for the web and your prolific demo building. You helped me get excited about the web over and over again. You truly are an inspiration.
If this is how Google treats their best, I have no faith in their other promises.
Razvan Caliman
I’m sorry, man. As a fellow ex, it’s hard
@nerdy.dev I am incredibly sorry to hear this. Your work and enthusiasm constantly inspires me.
I have no doubt you'll continue to shine bright wherever you do next.
Burton Smith
deeply unfair, I’m so sorry :(
Samuel
So sorry to read this. It's their loss in the end. Take care Adam
Lucien Immink
> I really was just a fuckin cog in a mega corp.
Tldr; (if a little flippant at a moment of sadness), techbros are unique little special butterflies above unions....
until they aren't.
nerdy.dev/ex-googler
Kiran (She/Her)
I… don’t understand. And I don’t think anyone at Google understands how poor of a choice this was.
You have an army of people who will join you wherever you go. I don’t follow a Google dev, I follow Adam
Ben Holmes
Absolutely shocked, and so sad to hear this Adam.
Kevin Powell
So very sorry. You will have no trouble finding a better job.
e||io++
This is awful. Every coworker I've heard of that was let go is making me more angry. There's no rhyme or reason to it. I'm so sorry!
Brandon Jones
Sorry. It sucks. I’m old enough to remember when there were more than five companies. It was a jungle, but it meant there were tons of niches. Little shops - including a little company called Google taking on Alta Vista - allowed a rich set of opportunities. We could have that again. Empower Labor.
Dad McDadderson
I'm so sorry to hear this.
Afrian
if there’s anything I can ever do to help, here for you ❤️
tierney cyren
So sorry to hear this man. Wishing you the best of luck with everything
Max
You are the CSS guru I learned most from, about new CSS features in the recent years. I dont know where you would like to go next, but if I can help in any way make that happen, do reach out please.
ed
Sorry to hear this @nerdy.dev - seeing your name on articles always made me know I was going to be reading a reliable source!
so sorry adam ♥️
welcome to the xoogler club, we’re pretty cool people ♥️
paris.
Such rubbish. I hope you’re treating yourself kindly and realize that this is just foolish corporate mismanagement. You’ve taught me so much and pushed the platform way ahead. By any measure you’re exceptional.
Rob Meyer
Fucking hell Adam, I learnt so much from you just by looking up to your work. :( really sorry about this. BTW it's ok to be pissed because yeah feels like we are numbers most of the time not humans. All the best...
Radu
How crazy is this! A big loss for Chrome. I wish best for you Adam.
Murat Çorlu
I, and many others, have been in very similar situations. It was earlyish in my career and eye opening. You will find something just as amazing and do great!
You will never trust your employer again which is awesome ????
Scott
for a company that's investing in making the web awesome, this is bad strategy. I hope you don't lose your passion and someone will hire you to continue your great work. wizbug still the bees knees
Jonathan Yee
Can you talk to someone who could undo this? This seems so shortsighted, and really sows concerns about the lack of priority Google has for Chrome and the web platform as a whole.
Really sucks, Adam. I totally get it. These giant corps don’t care about you. No matter what they said. There’s lots you don’t lose…the skills, the experience, who you are as a person.
I know it seems tough but you’re going to recover. You deserved better and you’ll get it.
Cenobyte
I just read this. I'm deeply sorry, Adam. It makes no sense to me, you have been such an important part of Google's web team visibility and communication :(
Marina Aísa
That sucks, man. I was forced out of Google devrel a few years ago and it just left me feeling so defeated. I hope better times are ahead for you.
Stargirl
Have you been able to find out more as to the reason why?
Ardon
Nope, Im pretty sure I was a leaf on a branchAdam Argyle
I lost the job I loved 15 years ago because I asked for automatic door openers so I could navigate the building using my mobility devices. I lost a lot of the same things, relationships, projects. The difference is people will rally around to support you because you're a man. Not me, I'm anathema.
WɪᴄᴋᴇᴅLɪᴢᴢɪᴇ
Sorry to hear! It’s quite shameful how companies treat folks like disposable assets.
Johnny Devriese
I cannot believe this. This is a mind-numbingly stupid move from Google taking into account their aspirations. Hope you find a new home soon that will allow you to continue to shape the future of the web.
Don't stop delighting us with your amazing work. And above all, continue be awesome!
Bruno
That sucks dude, I am so sorry you are going through this.
NOO! ???? , one of my favorite people and inspiration to be at google ????
Damn, I'm sorry Adam. I hope you do know, evident by how many people responded, that you are amazing, smart, your passion for code is evident to anyone who gets the privilege to know you. I know I would not be the dev I am, if one at all, if not for the fortune of being your student many years ago.
Emily Painter
Also, if there's anything I can do to help, even if just lifting spirits, bullshitting, getting out of the house in these crazy times, please let me know. I am pissed on your behalf if this situation has you feeling less than in any way, they didn't deserve you.Emily Painter
Sucks to hear, Adam. You provided some really great content for those guys.
Adam, I’m so sorry… You’re incredibly talented and I personally learned a ton from you. None of this makes any sense. I hope we stay in touch, and work together again in the future. Thank you for the great time, passion and helping make our scrolling, carousels & countless other things better ❤️
Zouhir
“I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar.”
Dude, you're even cooler than Wash ????
defaude
I've been following and learning from many of the things you put out there since a while. Felt always inspired, enlightened with your work and teaching and infected with your positivity.
It's enraging to wake up to the crude reality of huge corporations just using and spiting out people. Fuck em.
You are my #1 source for anything about CSS. Their loss 🙂↕️
Maya Shavin
I have email and video chat, no chat app or docsAdam Argyle
Thanks for sharing your raw, honest, emotional ride. As someone who also dealt with being let go at Google, this immensely helps me feel seen. Not alone. I'm sure it helps anyone else in a similar situation, so so much. ????
Ankur Oberoi