For many workers, layoffs are difficult enough. But when the person involved is someone you personally helped get hired, the experience can feel far more personal. That was the situation described by a Reddit user whose story sparked a lively discussion about trust, workplace relationships, and the reality of corporate life. The employee explained that after recommending someone for a leadership role at his company, he eventually found himself on the receiving end of a layoff — and believes the person he trusted knew it was coming.