Laid off; Now what?

My partner has been searching for a new role for nearly two years now. She has 12 years of experience in Project Management and PMO roles, primarily across international markets (EU and India).
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After 6 years, my journey in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has come to end. It was truly a privilege to gain so much experience and given the opportunity to work from home and be part of an amazing team whe… more

Is asking for more money after getting an offer in this market smart? If so what should I say?

Will my new offer get rescinded during my background check when they see I got laid off 2 months ago??? The resume I used says my job is current…

Why is it so hard to land a job these days? Worked 10yrs with a company, got terminated and here i am. Even harder to find something at the payrate was getting before. What gives?

Applied to so many jobs and this is why I hate online applications. The wait game is so annoying it sickens me.

Had an interview on Friday, and I mentioned I was laid off from my previous role. It could be in my head, but I feel like that could have changed the way I was being perceived, and now I don't fee… more

Being laid off is never easy, but what’s even harder is facing it without clear communication or support from the company you gave your all to. I feel the need to call this company out on LinkedIn for… more

I just got fired because I was "too reliant on AI" for my work. First of all, I paid for these AI tools myself, and secondly, I still always got the work done. Isn't that what matters mo… more

Who else got laid off for the first time this year? I've been a working professional for close to 2 decades now, and this is the very first time I'm experiencing this feeling of dejection and … more

I thought being a top performer and a total workaholic for the company I was working in would give me an edge over the rest of the folks that got laid off along with me, but no. Truly feel foolish for… more

You don't realize how lonely you really are when you have a job, because even though you're not meeting your 'friends', the people at work become the reason you have a social life. Now… more

POV: You have a wife that makes you feel like you're the one to blame for getting laid off, and now you're internalizing it and beating yourself up. She said that the days I was a few minutes … more

I know there are always reports available to us but to me reality is always slightly different. I get interviews when they say the market is horrible and get nothing when they say the number of openin… more

A work friend of mine who left my company last year because he saw an impending lay off, and had warned me and asked me to start applying elsewhere. I didn't listen to him, which sort of left our … more

In this current economy, would you choose stability with lower pay or career growth with higher pay? I'm currently in a position where I'm stuck having to making a decision between two job off… more

How does everyone here without a job know when it's the weekend and when it's not? It's funny; I walked into a coffee shop this morning to get some focus time and apply for jobs, thinking … more

The company I work for has just been acquired. In my experience, mergers mean huge layoffs, and the managerial and high-paying roles are the first to go. I'm really afraid I might be laid off, but… more

I got laid off in September of 2023. Since then, I’ve made it to the final round with 13 different agencies but lose out to a supposedly 'more fitting candidate' every single time. Asking them… more

I got laid off in Dec 2024. Since then, I’ve interviewed with 31 companies and made it to the final rounds for 11 of those jobs. And every single time, I’ve gotten rejected at the end. They all say I … more

I just want to rant and speak my heart out. I have spent the last 4 months working non-stop because we went through a huge layoff earlier this year and were rebuilding the team. That took a whole lot … more

I’ve sent out countless resumes at this point and haven’t even gotten an interview. Only polite rejection letters. I have only applied for roles I am 100% confident I am qualified for (or over qualifi… more

I just went through a tough situation where I lost my job because I requested what my employer considered ‘too many’ mental health days. It’s left me wondering what’s seen as ‘normal’ or acceptable in… more

I am honestly shook from realizing how great a team member I was. I got laid off on Friday, and over the weekend, I've had multiple ex-colleagues, especially juniors, text me on LinkedIn about how… more

So I officially got laid off for the first time. Call this data collection, but what's worth thing that followed after losing your job, apart from the obvious lack of an income? Just want to be pr… more

You really get to understand who was genuine and who wasn't when you're in a troubled phase of your life. In my firm, most of us were friends outside of work, too. We'd catch up on the wee… more

Someone from my now ex-company called in to say they have survivor's guilt and that I deserved to stay on the team more than she did. I guess I appreciate the gesture, but is this weird or not? It… more

I lost my job to a Gen Z candidate, and for some reason, that's what hurts more than the fact that I don't have a job anymore. I guess it's just really taking a hit on my self-esteem and s… more

Lost my job on Friday, and I'm finding it so hard, for some reason, to tell my parents. They're constantly worried about me and keep asking me to move back in with them. If they find out I'… more

How long do you give yourself from the time you lost your job to your first interview? I don't know if I'm being impatient, but I spent the last 6 weeks just researching and applying and not o… more

Where are people applying to jobs? Using LinkedIn? Indeed? Direct?

I’m struggling with imposter syndrome lately. Recruiters are reaching out and I’ve worked with big brands, but after coming back from maternity leave I lost a client and my confidence has dropped.
I feel like I’m not g… more

Lost my job 2 years ago, after that I've been keeping myself busy by doing what's necessary to get me to find the next job. Morning I'd do job hunting online, submit applications, reach ou… more

Companies just throw you out like you're an inanimate object, huh? I spent the last decade contributing my all to this company and building a relationship with all the people in it, and one fine d… more

I can’t believe how little severance I got after being laid off. From what I’ve seen, most severance packages in marketing and similar industries average around one to two weeks’ pay for every year of… more

So I just got fired. And what's funny and sad at the same time is that that I spent all weekend planning and preparing for some important meetings we had today. Should have just cozied up with the… more

How do you spend your first few weeks after losing your job? 12 years of having the same routine and suddenly not having one at all is seriously throwing me off. Not sure what to do with all my restle… more

Just lost my job. Genuine question - how do I tell my wife, who has major anxiety and will worry for the rest of her time until I find another job, that I lost my job? I was pretty much the main bread… more