Laid off; Now what?

Probably nobody is gonna read this but I'm gonna post it anyway: I'm tired of reading job offers seeking for "backend developers" but requiring frontend skills.

They do actually know … more

How come referrals don't work for me? I've applied to three different jobs in companies where I had a friend/acquaintance who was willing to offer me a referral, and they even spoke to HR and … more

Laid off tomorrow… then what?

Most people don’t prepare until it’s too late.

This is your wake-up call.

👇 Drop a “𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗧” in the comments if you feel this.
DM me if you know you’ve been playing it too safe.
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My wife and I are both unemployed, and this is just a very tough time for us. I'm looking for some words of encouragement, and kind of in that place in life where you just want someone to tell you… more

So what's the right approach? Some say 100 applications a week is not enough, and some say to take up the mindset of quality vs quantity and only apply to a few. When you're in desperate need … more

Feeling a bit concerned about my partner. It’s been almost two years since they were laid off, and they’re still struggling to find a job. We moved to the US a year ago (from the EU). They have 12 years of experi… more

I feel like it's been depressingly easy to lose all track of time or even know what day/date it is. The lack of any routine is slowly killing me, and I need to stop feeling this way. How do you ma… more

I guess a long weekend doesn't feel very special when your whole life is now a long weekend. LOL, anybody on the bowl feel me? I'm not quite sure if I feel happy or sad about this, probably th… more

How did you get laid off? I'm still in shock in the way that I was. Everything was normal. Literally, the day before I was let go, I had a meeting about a new project I was going to help lead, and… more

Just got laid off, and right before the long weekend :) Guess I can always barbecue my sadness away. Happy long weekend to you too!

My younger brother got laid off, and he's not taking it well at all. He was really hoping to save enough money to finally move out of his parents' place, and now that plan has tanked, so I get… more

How is everyone holding up with unemployment money? I have two more months before I'm out of that money and I really need to figure out strategies on how to make it go a longer way than I can imag… more

Lost my job unexpectedly, and the part I'm most sad about is that I'd promised my wife I'd take her to Thailand at the end of this year. Considering I had a lot of bills to take care of un… more

Wow, being remote and then getting laid off over an email is easily the most dehumanising thing. Suddenly, I was logged out of my Slack and teams channels, and I'm a nobody to this company I worke… more

When you got let go, did you at least get a meaningful or thoughtful goodbye conversation? I can't believe these are things that human beings who worked their butts off for the company don't d… more

How many jobs a week are you applying to? 👀 I'm always questioning whether my efforts are big or good enough to deserve an interview but it quickly gets exhausting to do all the work and also be … more

So what happens when you find out you got laid off? Do you give yourself a full on break for a while or go straight into looking for the next thing to do? I feel like I don't even know what the ne… more

Am I butthurt about something we as a community need to start building resilience and strength towards? Because I'm going to need many more lives to build strength for this. I walked into work tod… more

How do you cope with the realization that your parents are aging? This is the absolute worst time for me to be jobless. Both my parents have health issues, and I used to be able to help because I woul… more

It's hard enough to be unemployed, and then you have your debilitating, berating family to make it harder. I sadly still live with my immigrant parents and they've been so rude to me since I g… more

How do you show that you're still a valuable asset to hiring managers and recruiters when you're old? I'm 67 and I got laid off almost a year ago... luck hasn't been on my side since. … more

Okay, what are everyone's thoughts on having all your things stuffed in a box and put on your table when the company has decided to lay you off? On one hand, I'm thankful that the work has bee… more

I got laid off yesterday, and I've already started looking up freelance contracts. I don't think I know how to process my emotions, that's why I'm in beast mode even though I don't… more

Guess it's normal to start doing something new because of all the time you now have as a person without a job. I have a silly one, but it's honestly been very insightful. I read up about how s… more

Hey guys, I’m at my wits end here - as of Valentine’s Day I’m unemployed again as my contract ended and they decided not to extend it or hire me on. I gave them 40+ hours a week until December when th… more

In March, I was told that I'm being counseled out with 4 mos to find another job. I have been actively seeking roles since then. I have had multiple screening calls and first round interviews, but… more

I just found out that I'm getting laid off, and won't have to come in to work starting next week, but I still have to attend a meeting I'm on this Friday. All my bosses know that this meet… more

I've been unemployed for 8 months now.Every passingmonth I just feel like there's almost no way out of this. I have isolated, taken social media breaks, fasted ,everything. Being in the media space … more

Does anyone here have recommendations for free therapy or channels/apps/books I can use to feel better? I've been unemployed for over 8 months now, and at this point, I have zero faith in myself, … more

Looking to re-enter strategy consulting after a one-year break. Previously fast-tracked through roles at tier-2 firms, with a strong background in strategy and investment-related work. Aware the curre… more

3 back to back lay offs and I don’t think I can do it again. I don’t even know if anyone will hire me at this point. This is my 4th layoff in my career and I’m in my early 30s. Is this a sign somethin… more

Laid off and have a very condescending husband. He makes me feel like I'm never going to get another job if I'm not always in front of the laptop applying to jobs. I spend all day researching … more

Did anyone here get laid off during the long weekend? I did, and congratulations to my team for coming up with the great idea that the few days off would console me. Meanwhile, in reality, I had the w… more