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Start looking for a new job now. You’ll feel more proactive and if it does happen you’ll be a little better prepared.
It might not feel great to hear now, but one day this will be your story about "the first time I got laid off," and you'll laugh about how nervous you were. I know it's tough that you have no control over the situation. But one day--promise--this will turn out to have been good news.
As for what to do now, write to everyone you use to work with who now have jobs somewhere else. (See, they were laid off and theyre doing great) Ask how they like their agency, if theres anyone over there who'd want to talk to you, etc. We all get jobs by knowing people.
It'll be fine.
It’s so dreadfully cliché to quote Don Fucking Draper, but here goes: “Get out of (t)here and move forward. This never happened. It will shock you how much it never happened.”
I was expecting to be gut-punched by trolls but have ended up feeling so uplifted. Thank you thank you thank you everyone. I’ll keep your words with me these next few weeks
You go through the 7 stages. It’s sucks no matter what. No one likes to feel unwanted, even if it’s not personal. Feel like crap for a week and start reaching out to your closest industry friends. As you start to recover, broaden your network and you’ll get something. Don’t allow the bad feelings to take over your life, but don’t deny them either.
My heart is SO FULL. I’ve got this!! 💪🏼 Thank you.❣️
If it happens, exercise. Force yourself to get outside every day, even if it’s just a walk. It really helps. In addition to the usual get your files, reach out to contacts, update your book/resume, and don’t beat yourself up too much. Lean on your friends, just keep going & it will be okay
What? If someone gut punches you they deserve a turn on the layoff merry go round. It’s not if you get laid off in this industry; it’s when.
Ive been laid off twice, and both times they were blessings in disguise. You’ll get through it, and in the end you will be better. In the meantime, respond to any reach outs on linked in or personal email. Get the convo started so you don’t feel like you’re at step 1 if the day comes.
Honestly, it’s a bit refreshing because you have your time back and can be selfish. Work out. Clean your house. Go out with friends. Yeah, sometimes it’s two fold not having a paycheck come in (other than unemployment), but don’t sell yourself short. Keep living your life
This sounds ridiculous, but I try to think of one quote in these types of situations:
“Worrying is like walking around with an umbrella waiting for it to rain”.
... don’t miss the sun today waiting for rain tomorrow.
They cut from the middle, not the top and bottom. If you’re productive but don’t make a lot of money you’re probably safe.
Look at this as an experience that will make you stronger and more resilient: instead of dreading a terrible thing, you’ll have experienced it and come out the other side alive and kicking.
Also, go out for drinks with you networks of people. Everyone loves a good story and a bit of gossip, and now you have some to share.
Finally, commit to getting a better job (money, work, people) than the one you lost.
Copy all your files, and creative work.
Draft an email asking people who you trust to be a reference.
Start your resumé updates now.
If you are in a holding company agency ask if they can share your resumé across the network.
Good luck!
All of the things above. I was laid off from my first job out of college (non-agency). It was hard because I loved what I did and the people that I worked with. I used it as an opportunity to completely change career paths and it ended up being one of the best things that's ever happened to me (though it doesn't always feel that way at the time). It's so much more common than you'd think (unfortunately). My biggest piece of advice and learning from the experience is to take people up on their offers to help you- don't let pride get in the way. It's a time like this that people genuinely want to help and oftentimes go out of their way to do so. And be open to the possibilities... you never know where you'll end up. Hope it doesn't happen...but good luck!
If you get cut for the reasons you listed, remember that you weren't fired. You were laid off. There's a difference. Laid off is no fault of your own and happens a lot in this industry. So you can rest easy knowing it wasn't because of anything you did or didn't do. Which should give you confidence going into interviews.
I was laid off twice in 10 months during the recession.
It’ll be hard. But great. Life isn’t all sunshine and roses
Hey OP where are you located? I know of some good gigs W Coast and Midwest.
Also I will tell you I have about 6.5 years of ad experience - all digital and being laid off and surviving lay offs is a huge part of my career story. I think everyone should be laid off a couple times to gain empathy, toughness and resilience.
I went through two lay offs at start ups early in my career and really internalized them - thought my lack of understanding and heavy learning curve was 100% my fault and put a target on my back. I hated most of my work, hated the industry and felt like my lack of motivation was exposing me to layoffs and cuts.
I was at a breaking point about 2.5 years ago when I went from lay off to a contract and was surviving several rounds of layoffs at a media behemoth on contract.
I will tell you surviving the lay off is sometimes worse that being laid off. When you get laid off you get a severance (always negotiate!), recommendations, network sympathy and freedom from the organization if it is falling down. When you stay you just get other people’s work and a low morale.
All I say is start looking now so if you survive you have a back up plan or if you’re laid off you have a head start. However - don’t rush it! I always jumped back into roles so soon because I was eager to get back. It got me on track w a series of jobs that were OK but not quite right. (Fit is so so important and the more you get to know the work you love vs hate then the more you’ll know about fit.)
When I finally started looking preemptively a friend recommended me for a gig that really change my career, perspective on the industry and quality of life. This took 3 months of searching so give yourself some time!
That being said I fully expect to have some more ups and downs in my career if it’s lay offs or something else I know it’s like riding a bike...get back on and keep peddling. You got this!
Honestly, if you can spare the severance. Quit now. It’ll feel good.
I just got laid off for the first time ever, found a way better fit, and am so much happier! You got this OP!
Things I wish I did after getting laid off:
Take a minute before hitting the job trail. Get outside. Exercise. Meditate. Plan my long term goal and figure out what I wanted out of life. That would have helped me to not accept the first thing that came along that I took out of panic. Use it as an opportunity, especially if you get severance. Something will come along. Make sure it’s the right thing; the thing you want
Email Jessicav@kayandblack.com if even for advice. Being a part of your process is unbelievably important in feeling empowered. And let’s say your wrong...are you happy there? It’s like dating- don’t ask if they like you -do you like them?