I'm officially out of a job--they eliminated mine, and I'm taking severance instead of a wildly different title they offered me that's not at all what I was hired to do. Solidarity forever 🌺, and while I take a breather someone come up with some good ideas of work I could do.
Vox Media Union statement on today's devastating round of layoffs at Eater. We stand with all of our wonderful colleagues. #solidarityforever #unionstrong #1u
This sucks and I am so sorry. Your work at Eater has been brilliant, as it’s been everywhere else and as I’m sure it’ll be at the next place smart enough to hire you.
This sucks, I'm sorry and I hope you stay in the food writing biz, really like your work.
I hate this and I'm so sorry! I love your writing.
Ugh, i am so sorry!!
Jaya this fucking sucks. I’m so sorry.
Websites that fire their best writers tend to go downhill pretty quickly. It's a shame they don't know how lucky they were to have you.
this sucks ass. im so sorry.
fucking hell
firing you is the dumbest fucking move i've seen anyone make since my uncle tried to do a cartwheel in the early 2000s. i cannot BELIEVE someone would throw away your incredible talent and i'm FURIOUS
Oh jeez Jaya I'm so sorry! Those idiots don't know what they had with you and your coworkers, and I hope you're able to find and do something really good and rewarding. You're one of the best doing it.
Well, shit. What a sad day.
I'm sorry. I have always enjoyed your thoughtful writing in Eater.
Oh shit, I love your writing. I am so mad-sad about this! I hope you find something else super great before too long.
I'm so sorry this is happening to you!
I'm so sorry to hear this :(
I’m so sorry Jaya
what the actual fuck, I'm so sorry jaya
ah fuck. nobody who actually knows how to run a company would let someone as talented as you walk out the door. but we knew that already.
I am so sorry. I loved your work at Eater and I hate what these layoffs have done to all of you.
You made the right choice for sure!!!
sorry to hear it ✊🌺✊
fuck that shit that STINKS!!!
Sorry to hear that Jaya. Can’t wait to continue following your work wherever you land.
i am so sorry jaya
Ack, I just saw this, and truly what a loss for Eater. I always enjoy your writing and perspective!
Ugh I'm so sorry. If you ever want to talk freelancing while you're in between stuff let me know.
I am so so sorry to hear this. Loved what you did at Eater and hoping you get some time to relax and looking forward to what comes next for you ❤️
This is my 4th attempt at trying to put into words how angry I am. This makes no sense whatsoever. You're an incredible writer. I get so excited when you post a new piece. I'm so sorry for you and your colleagues, and I hope that someone with some cash offers you something fantastic.
those idiotic bastards
I'm so sorry Jaya. Your work there has been so great.
jaya! i’m so sorry. you did such good work and i have no doubt you will continue to do so.
I’m so so sorry
Damn. Very sorry to hear it.
utterly ridiculous. so sorry. i wanted to pitch something about why americans can't seem to get fish and chips right (NEVER crispy enough) but i know i'll never get around to it so that's yours if you want it
I'm so sorry Jaya. You did so much great work for the site yes but for everyone who worked there too
Crap! Crap!! I’m so sorry Jaya 💔
truly peak manager brain to believe that you can have a chatbot write about food, of all things
i'm so sorry
I’m sorry Jaya and you deserve so much better than this. 🌺
That's awful!
I'm so sorry Jaya
this is so terrible to hear. i'm so sorry, jaya. 🌺❤️
Condolences and never forget you're an awesome writer whose work rocks
Ughhhhh, I am so sorry, Jaya! Glad you're taking a little time to refresh
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I'm so sorry Jaya. This is beyond fucked
I’m so sorry. Your work is incredible.
I'm so sorry! My heart goes out in solidarity.
Sorry to hear this. I recognize you from my time reading Eater. Followed you today to see where you end up. Thanks for all the tasty tips over the years.
This is so insane and stupid and I’m so sorry Jaya!
Fuckin furious on your behalf, I'm so sorry
I'm sorry. Your work was great!
Thank you everyone for the amazing messages. I also just wanna say that being a shop steward and organizing with @voxmediaunion.bsky.social has really been the honor of my career. It's only getting harder, but we have to keep the labor movement alive in digital media.
Oof. Sorry to hear that.
Damn, so sorry to hear this!
I’m so sorry 🌺
So sorry to hear. Have been a huge fan of your work on the intersection of immigration & restaurants. And in general, a huge Eater fan -- how will I know where to eat on vacation? Or even at home?
This is an utterly unhinged (derogatory) decision I’m so sorry - nobody is doing it like you!!!!
This sucks! Eater has been such a magnet for talent, and I've always loved your pieces. Incredibly frustrating for readers to see one after another beloved outlet self-sabotaging, and this one is a real blow
I'm so sorry Jaya, this is so frustrating! Solidarity forever 🌺
I'm seeing this late but I'm so sorry. Your writing is tremendous and I hope you land on your feet and move on to better things as soon as is best for you.
sorry to hear this. our enemies must be defeated
Fuck!!!
I'm so sorry, Jaya! Huge loss for them. I've always enjoyed your work.
Jaya, I'm so sorry. This is fucked.
I am unbelievably sorry to hear this. I've followed your work for years, and I think you're such a standout food writer even by the very high standards of food writers working right now. your work always makes me think. I value it so much. I am really really sorry you got laid off.
Can you apply to be a judge on one of the million cooking shows?
No! Your work is incredible, I’m so sorry to hear this
Your writing is outstanding and they’re crazy for letting you go.
This is disappointing to hear.
I hate this. I am so sorry it is happening to you.
Oh no!
Hate this news — you’re one of my favorite writers anywhere
This blows but you are awesome and the next things you will do will be wonderful.
I'm so sorry, Jaya. You and your colleagues all deserve so much better.
I’m PISSED and SAD about this, solidarity FOREVER
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Fuck. I’m sorry and really mad about this!
Absolutely the fuck not.
So sorry to hear this, Jaya.
some absolute bull shit, im so sorry
I am so, so sorry to hear this. Your writing at Eater was sharp, funny, smart, and so utterly yours. Take the breather, and also I can't wait to follow your work wherever it lands.
You’re a genius and whatever you do next will be even better and they’ll still be dumb losers
Ugh I’m so sorry Jaya. You’ve done incredible work there and will again. Excited to see what you do whenever you’re ready to do so. Enjoy your well deserved break
hey fuck that! I'm so sorry about all this bullshit!
I’m so sorry Jaya - vox media will undoubtedly be worse off without you
so sorry to hear this Jaya, awful stuff all around and you all deserved better. all my best, and solidarity forever 🌺
NO
belated, but this sucks ass and I'm sorry to hear it
this sucks so hard. your work was always so poignant and thoughtfully unique in food media and helped make Eater stay relevant
Thanks, I hate this so much.
I’m sorry Jaya but also you and the rest of the gang deserve better than whatever’s going on here
I really enjoyed many of your pieces on Eater! Fuck Vox, and I hope you can find a good position soon!
I'm so sorry, I hope things don't become too difficult for you
NO
💔 I'm so sorry Jaya, you deserve better.
Damn. All the best 😢✊🏼
I'm so sorry to hear this
damn jaya i'm sorry!!
This fucking sucks
so sorry 💔
I'm so sorry, Jaya
This sucks! I hope you can land on your feet soon
This fucking sucks. I loved your work there and am sorry this happened.
oh goddammit, I'm sorry. your reporting and writing is such a gift to us all — important topics, evocative scenes, the works — and I've long admired it. please let me know if I can be helpful with freelance stuff or anything else. 💜
Damn Jaya, I'm sorry to hear that!
fuck: this!
im so sorry jaya 🌺
They suck!
I hate this! I'm so sorry!
This sucks so much, I'm so sorry Jaya </3
Noooo! Always enjoy reading your work, hoping we get to do that elsewhere soon.
Fucking bullshit. I’m sorry.
DefEATor has a nice ring…
absolutely fuck this I’m so mad. I am so sorry. You were doing some of the best food writing in the country focused on things most food writers don’t dare touch.
This is atrocious I’m so sorry Jaya. A huge loss for them but you will shine whatever you do next
I’m so sorry Jaya. Your work is so beautiful and vibrant and such a vitally important part of what made that website great, and it’s such a fundamental loss on their part. Whatever you do next, there’s thousands of us waiting to follow.
I so enjoy your writing and this is awful.
I am so, so sorry, your work is excellent and a frequent reminder of why I became a feature writer in the first place.
so completely fucked up..... I'm sorry, Jaya
fuck! I'm so sorry! this sucks shit!!
This sucks so much, you were my favorite writer there.
dammit, Jaya, this extremely sucks! I'm so sorry!
Arrrgh *grabs the Earth by the collar and slaps it around"
I'm so sorry. Normally check Eater every day but haven't been able to do so since the news came out...please let us know how us non media folks can support and will follow your work anywhere!
Ugh. So sorry to hear this, Jaya.
their loss, sorry to hear 🌺
this really sucks, you're one of the reasons why I read Eater. i'm so sorry
I'm so sorry!! This is awful!!
As a long time enjoyer of your work and that of your colleagues I’m truly sorry.
I hope this leads to a better outcome for you in the long run. Being true to ourselves as creators and creatives is crucial through this time of rapid change
Ugh I’m just finding out about this. I’m so sorry! Everything sucks
I'm so sorry. Good luck to you.
So sorry! I've appreciated your work there!
