Google layoff hits quantitative UX researcher amid O‑1 visa pressure, says ‘it’s tough knowing many…’

Google layoffs updates: Landing a job at Google is a dream for many, but for Qisheng Li, that dream was cut short in just six months. The Quantitative UX Researcher, who joined Google Cloud in March 2025, is now facing the harsh reality of layoffs and the added pressure of an O‑1 visa ticking clock. With only 60 days to find a new role in the US, her LinkedIn post has struck a chord online — mixing vulnerability with resilience.