If Google offers a voluntary exit package, does that mean layoffs are next?

Pattern so far: Google offered buyouts in Platforms and Devices (Android, Pixel, Chrome), aimed at people who may not "fully align" with the division's goals, and layoffs of hundreds in that unit followed. CNBC also reported planned cuts in People Operations and Cloud in February. Earlier buyout rounds in 2025 came with a review of remote status, and remote staff within 50 miles of an office were told to come in three days a week. Severance terms for the buyouts haven't been made public, so compare the actual offer in writing against your own risk, visa situation and vesting schedule.Sources: tech.co ↗ , outlookbusiness.com ↗