Anyone else using their layoff as an excuse to finally pursue a new career?

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Yess, getting laid off was the best thing to happen to me. I started consulting and have been loving it

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Yes!

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Really thinking about it but not sure what I’d even want to do or how to pivot with 13+ years experience and two degrees 😂

Gradually working on my second startup. Sadly, my bills are a huge distraction :(
I have a wife and 3 kids to support in addition.

Yes. I’m taking this as an opportunity to pursue my own interests and work for myself. After 35 years in the industry I’ve experienced too many layoffs (on both sides) and said goodbye to too many good people in the pursuit of growth at all cost. Fortunately I’m in a position financially to take this opportunity.

What type of work are you getting into?

I’m considering it! Been taking some inbound requests for freelance marketing copywriting and consulting - people just finding me on LinkedIn. I’d love to do more of this, but it’s the sourcing consistent, regular work that makes me a bit nervous!

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Here goes GM with the layoffs. Over 1000 jobs cut in Wentzville and 680 Springhill.

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What is the layoff compensation at Kpmg lol

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Anyone else just waiting for impending layoffs or are we at the end of the recent wave?

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Has anyone heard of Big 4 TAS layoffs?

Received an email from sapient for short discussion with camera on.. Does that mean i m fired or will get time to get project? Currently on bench..really scared

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I got laid off from my job as an account manager at a SAAS company. I’ve been applying non stop for similar jobs in saas for the past 2 months and I’m not having a lot of success with interviews. Either not getting them or not getting an offer because they go with a candidate with more experience (I have 1 year experience). Any advice for companies to apply to or with getting an offer despite not having as many years experience as others?

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Does IBM put few% of people in all accounts in PIP just like accenture?
I have heard IBM do layoff people..Is it true?
If yes, what's the criteria?
Has anyone has faced any such situation?

Just got laid off last week so if anyone knows of any senior designer roles let me know! Going to take some time to revamp my portfolio and resume but I would appreciate any leads.

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PLEASE ADVISE....

A single mom that works in the medical field has an infant and she feared she will transmit COVID-19 to the infant by continuing to go to work. She was also worried leaving her infant to a babysitter will expose the infant to the virus. So she had to temporarily quit work to take care of the infant. She was denied unemployment because she wasn’t technically laid off. She’s struggling with her finances. Is there anything she can do to get assistant from the government?

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If the layoff is not necessarily to go through performance improvement plan, then is there a standard dashboard look to evaluate ourselves about how close we are at?

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Ok, so I have a couple of offers, one kind of lackluster, for the County. The other is for a credit union-I left credit unions a few years ago to join a FinTech supporting credit unions)
I was laid off last month and have had a flurry of interviews…this credit union offer is my favorite so far, I do have another offer I’m waiting for from another tech company which has a much higher salary range, but nothing is written in stone.
Should I counter? The offer is $95k for a project manager.

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Would you submit a resignation letter(RL) if the employer is requesting one? I used to work in Sales with a Fortune 500 company for 8 years before leaving and starting a new role in IT with a small biz(medical practice). Was fortunate to have the opportunity to 180 my field, but the practice manager is an impulsive leader, which leads to a lot of disorganization. I am remote and they need someone FT. When we spoke about it they gently fired me because I couldn’t go FT, and now want a RL.

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How are layoffs decided at B4 and Midtier? Is it from on high (i.e. your utilization and outlook is shit). Is it the partner(s) you work under being like oh yeah fuck this guy, let him go and let's keep Debby who hasn't billed dick in a dick year. Just curious. Recently promoted, but drunkenly pessimistic.

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Boyfriend has seemed to be dropping a ton on me lately, even after I got bad news that my company is t doing so hot this week and layoffs are approaching. First it was that we may be moving to another state for his job, then it was that his brother may need to move in with us for a few months after he graduates

It’s just a bit overwhelming at this time and I’m not sure how to communicate through all of this being thrown at me. 3 yrs together and we were friends for many years before that.

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Is Gary Vee still saying that all of their layoffs were not covid related? Vayner folks, is that true?

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How are my NY peeps handling the holiday layoffs? H really knows how to stick it to🎅...

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Location constraint:

I have got a very good offer that i cannot deny, but location is Hyderabad, I want this in Bangalore location. I am not onboarded yet, spoke to HR , he said it is not a big problem,
Thoughtworks is very flexible.

Currently it is WFH, but once it is back to office.. I dont want to relocate. How easy it is relocate from Hyderabad to Bangalore, Thoughtworks

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I just staffed two brothers on my project after a long and exhaustive search. They just happened to be the best qualified for the role yet I find myself feeling like someone might perceive....cont’d

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Salam, I was in a 3Y relationship, it’s been few months, I live alone. Don’t have tons of friend so I find myself lonely after work. I burst in tears randomly multiple times a week and I cry out loud. I also have constant dreams of her most of the time normal dreams. I feel like I have little life left since I’m 39, I don’t have any direction in life. I try to pray 5 times and started to recite Quran. Any advice for me pls? I don’t have peace in my heart and I feel very empty inside.

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Jummah & Rabi Al-Awwal Mubarak Fam ☪️💚

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Should I be reaching out to recruiters and hiring managers after applying to jobs? I've mostly been applying through LinkedIn, so finding the right person isn't hard. I'm just afraid of coming across as obnoxious!

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Hi everyone. I was a solution engineer at Oracle. I graduated from college in May and this was my first job out of college so the lay offs were pretty rough. I majored in Supply chain management and I have 2 internships under my belt. Do you guys have any advice or tips on what to do moving forward? I would like to stay in tech and I’m giving it a few weeks before I start pivoting to more traditional supply chain roles. Thanks.

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Let me know if anyone need a referral or I have position for Java developers.

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Hey all!!
Hope you all are doing good.
Can someone share your thought of how to deal with this situation. I am completely lost in terms of my mental health. Not able to overcome and accept this situation. I think this is right place to ask, as we all are going through the same.

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Any advice on networking to find a new role? I've worked in the same place for so long and I'm not sure how to get started.

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Networks have mobilized & documented opportunities - see doc in comments

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Hi everyone,

I was affected by layoffs about a month ago and urgently looking for a good immigration lawyer. The lawyer should be experienced in handling this 60 day grace period situation and developing alternate strategies - such as change of status to B1/B2 or applying to jobs from India. There is a lot of noise and wrong information going in the market so looking for good recommendations. 

I have very little time left for my grace period to end and need a consultation soon. Thanks

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Need to urgently find a 500k job. Can't keep up with mortgages with anything less. Any advice?

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