Laid off; Now what?

Yeah it's tough especially I am relying on family to pay rent. I have all the experience in various of job positions but because of a bad background check I can't get any job to take a look at… more

Just got laid off, and I've experienced this before, but it just feels really intimidating this time. Is this another 2008 situation, or am I overthinking it? Somehow, it feels like getting laid o… more

Okay, wow, hear me out on this. I think I just got played badly. I was promoted to a manager role a month and a half ago, only to get laid off today. I feel like this whole thing was a master plan - p… more

How is everyone finding referrals? I think the last few months of attempting to get a job has made me realize there's no point in my relentlessness with applications, it really just needs the powe… more

Hello, fellow unemployed folks :D. How are you spending your time now, apart from job applying? I haven't had a job for 2 months now, and I'm literally clueless about what to do with my time b… more

Loyalty means nothing. The same goes for hard work. I've literally helped this company build its way from the ground up for the last 6 years, and there wasn't even the basic decency to let me … more

I'm actively trying to reach out to recruiters in my network to get them to help me find my next gig. I was laid off three months ago, and finding something on my own has not been working out. Do … more

I got laid off last week, and I was fine until yesterday, when I had a pretty bad panic attack. I understand that the fear of being unemployed and for way longer than you can afford is common, but wha… more

I'm giving in to these spam messages and emails that somehow have my contact from all the job applications I'm submitting, which say I can earn 6K by sitting at home and doing the simplest onl… more

Hi All, recently terminated from my job at a big law firm and seeking new opportunities. Unfortunately, I haven’t been barred in any state as my application is still pending. Any recommendations on wh… more

Hello all, I was recently wrongfully terminated and they escorted me out without giving me enough time to collect my things. I have sent countless emails and texts to see how I can get them. No res… more

I was laid off about a month ago from a job of 2 years. The reason was for budget cuts, but I was still one of the top performers in the department. Since then I haven't been able to land a job and I've o… more

Hello I wanted to reach out to my fellow healthcare workers and none healthcare workers. I've worked as a paramedic just until recently, when I got a back injury at home. Now I can't do the jo… more

I was recently was laid off from a job of 3 years, reason "budget cuts." I was very good at it, received a lot of praises from customers and other employees and supervisors. It was done by… more

Has anyone been getting these possible spam emails/VMs/texts telling you to "download the Signal app and add [whoever] number or send a direct message on signal by clicking the link below"..… more

Spouse here of the recently laid off, my SO worked for a major analytics/data company for 7yrs. After breaking the news they asked him to stay on 3 weeks to off-board and basically create documentati… more

Would you relocate away from your spouse from the west coast to NYC for a job, with the plan to move again once a remote or local opportunity is found or until they can relocate? This is provided that… more

Will I ever find a job again? I was on a great team and fun place but Got laid off and now not sure what my skills are or what to do anymore.

I was laid off on April 2024. I’m still without anything. It’s though

I was laid off, and have noticed a massive increase in recruiters reaching out, interviews being set up, etc within the last 2 weeks or less. Has anyone else noticed this? Is this a positive sign?

Hi team, wondering how many of you with families are open to relocation especially when almost every place has some version of a RTO mandate.

I live in the Pittsburgh PA area and I'm a union laborer and was already a check to check person because of debt. Add other things that life throws your way and it's a struggle. Bills are addi… more

Four years ago, I chose severance when my company moved jobs overseas to cut costs. Since then, I’ve noticed challenges for professionals 45+ and a trend of companies seeking “unicorns” who fit their … more

I’m really frustrated with the job market. All these companies claim they’re hiring but keep denying denying and DENYING applications. I often notice they hire high schoolers to pay them less. I appli… more

I am having a hard time finding a job after surgery homeslt I wanna work from home but there are so many scams out there idk what to do . I need income

Anybody else that got laid off face serious depression and imposter syndrome? I was laid off 4 months ago, and it has taken a serious toll on my mental health and belief in myself. I largely feel igno… more

Curious for those on the job market, what stands out during the phone screen stage with a recruiter that differentiates them as a "good" recruiter?

Does anyone think there will be many more opportunities at the start of the year? I’m optimistic about this but looking through this bowl, maybe I shouldn’t be. I have a potential opportunity but the … more

Hi, I'm Paul, a seasoned handyman with over 10 years of experience in various trades, based in Broward County. Weather it's a TV mount or furniture assembly I specialize in HVAC, flooring, dry… more

At my wits end. In 2 weeks, it will be a year post-layoff. I've long since exhausted my unemployment and am now living out of a food bank. I'm sick of this toxic positivity that I have to fake… more

I got laid off a year back from a CM firm here in Vancouver, Canada. They didn't give me any specific reason, though, it all happened a 4-5 days before my vacation, as I was going for a month to visit m… more

Is the job market improving?

Are you getting more interviews?

What I’ve noticed lately is an increase in recruiter responses. My optimistic spirit tells me this is a positive sign?

What are your thoughts and what are you … more