Laid Off in Tech Support Group

For those who have been out of work for a longer stretch, do you start to have trouble differentiating between weekends/weekdays? Not that every day feels like a weekend. On the contrary, EVERY day fe… more

Attended an interview last week, where the interviewer was indirectly making me feel like my profile was too low for the "high level" job he was interviewing me for. Based on his version of … more

I am attending 5 rounds of technical interviews and 1 round of HR interview for a Project Manager's job - one of the low paying jobs in IT! I would not know the outcome till I complete all rounds … more

If there has been a long enough period between the lay off and the new job, would you consider working for the company that let you go? 8 months after my layoff an old friend is encouraging me to appl… more

I'm curious, how many jobs are you applying to on a daily basis? I often hear on social media people doing very high numbers, like 40+ apps a day. I feel like there are not even that many legitima… more

Is anyone else having trouble relating to their friends/family about what they are going through? I've found that being laid off has been such a unique emotional rollercoaster, and it can be hard … more

I recently connected with a former co-worker to check in on how the job search is going. She found something, but in a completely different industry, and is starting with an entry-level position. I ha… more

Are you guys sad or angry?

I guess it’s always a mixture of both, but which one is more prevalent on you?

Hello,

I was affected by layoffs in February following an acquisition. I have six years of experience as an Account Manager and Channel Account Manager.

If you know of any job openings or could offer a referral, I … more

Where can I ask questions to current employees about the company? So I can see my company but how can I interact anonymously with other company any employees?

Any leads on remote roles that have email/chat support or at least not intense call volumes? Looking for a friend of mine who was recently laid off.

Recently transitioned to tech. Got laid off early January.
It's been a while. What did you do to survive?
What can you advice about staying resilient

Laid off from Intel June 2023, then got a job with Intel a year ago that lasted only until March 2024.

Laid off twice in a year. Some of that is due to me hitting what Indeed called this week "declining year… more

I need some advice & also preferably a Job Referreral. I've been in IT for 10 years and I've been mostly working client facing roles, I feel burned out and really want a change. I have a 4… more

Recruiters are telling me that employers don't hire IT employees with more than 6 months of experience gap. It seems like most employers have an automatic rejection built into their systems. In th… more

Anyone here from Invesco that is willing to give a referral?

Opening myself up here - which is difficult in its own right. I'm a VP of Account Management in the SaaS and digital professional services space. I've been unemployed for 14 months. I am truly scared.
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Where/how to find marketing work for tech companies? I’m pregnant and not nailing any interviews and running out of time. Just want some cash before I’m beholden to a sweet baby for a few months.

We have many open roles at TikTok / Bytedance across our global locations. Check our career sites for more details. Roles are 3-5 days in the office, no remote.

If you’d like a referral, DM me or leav… more

I hope there are some industry veterans here from the .com bust era. Can you share your wisdom on how you managed? I am specially interested about those that left the tech industry, how was that journ… more

Does anyone here knows an employment solicitor that doesnt charge too much? Im really in need of one as my current employer seems to be unfairly treating me. I need help. I’m in UK. Thank you.

Hey everyone,

Job hunting has been really intense for me lately, and I'm feeling the stress. A friend suggested apps like Headspace and Calm, which got me curious about how others manage stress during high-pressure times.… more

I am looking for a Java developer position Jobs ,please help.

How long do you typically wait for a job offer or decline after an interview?!

I interviewed with a recruiter recently who admitted to contacting candidates in the 5-10 YOE range, over a role asking for 2 YOE with low pay. The recruiter complained about how long the search was taking, as ev… more

Am I being ghosted? A hiring manager in my network told me about a job he was hiring for, directly invited me to apply, and had a great interview with me. End of interview he said he liked me and I wo… more

Need some suggestion, worked in an mnc for 3 months and left it before serving full notice period. They have not provided experience letter as they asked for money for not completing notice period. If ‚hide this … more

It has been over a year and a half. I'm not sure how much longer I can stay positive, keep practicing coding interviews, and manage the accumulating debt. I can't pay my property taxes. But s… more

"Open to Work" label on your LinkedIn profile pic...helpful or does it make you look desperate?

Got laid off in tech and then moved to services/martech. Got laid off there, too. What are some promising industries right now?

Have been unemployed for 8 months. Any suggestions on how IT Program Managers can get jobs? I am 51 years old, and I have a feeling that my age is causing the problem.

In between jobs again after being let go from my call center job. Relieved honestly because getting yelled at 6 in the morning was pushing me off the edge. Now is continuing the hunt. I’m okay with a … more

I got laid off and the company give me 3 months to find a job internally. If I get another job internally, will I still receive my severance benefits?

I came from a third world country to Canada, a first world country, in search of a full stomach and basic necessities of life, but unfortunately, I have encountered more hurdles than I experienced in … more

Hello, I got laid off end of March. Actively looking for months now. Got interviews, but no luck. And then, just today, I was informed that a company is interested in hiring me for a Project Mgr posit… more