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Their goal is to find a positive way to alert their network they are looking for a new role
I think it’s not incompatible to be appreciative of the experience gained at a company while also having been laid off.
What’s so funny about that?
I would’ve been,
“I was blindsided and thanks to DOGE.”
Chief
Yeah because it will make you get hired quicker if you post “f*ck IBM and all my managers and co workers , hire me Google”
To be fair, these people are hoping someone in their network will see they are available and offer a job. This may be overly optimistic, but it’s a reasonable use of LinkedIn. Much more reasonable than posting about politics.
Sure but no where near as unsettling as the average LinkedIn post lol
I agree with you. I don’t get it. I think people wanna showcase to themselves and others that they’re strong, resilient, above the fray, and always radiating positive energy. To be fair, whenever somebody posts a long post talking sh about their ex employer, it also doesn’t look good.
Oh, I wouldn't recommend that approach either. It's not an airport, you don't need to announce your departure at all.
Corporate Glow-Down Generator
(LinkedIn Layoff Edition)
You are going to help me write a cringe-perfect LinkedIn post announcing my last day at a company after being laid off.
This post should follow the classic structure used in viral LinkedIn layoff posts:
1. Reflective, heartfelt opening
2. 3 career or life lessons learned
3. Over-the-top gratitude to mentors, teams, and leadership
4. Optimistic “next chapter” message
5. Soft, humble call for networking/support (without directly begging for a job)
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Before you generate the post, ask me the following 4 questions one by one (wait for my answers):
Q1: What is the company name, your role, and how long were you there?
Q2: What are 3 lessons you learned during your time there?
Q3: Who specifically would you like to thank (mentors, teams, leaders, peers)?
Q4: What’s next for you? (Are you looking for a new role, exploring, taking a break, pivoting?)
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After collecting the answers, also ask:
On a scale of 1-3, how cringe would you like this to be?
1 = Typical LinkedIn
2 = Mildly uncomfortable but plausible
3 = Full-send viral cringe masterpiece
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When generating the post, follow these rules:
• Use LinkedIn buzzwords aggressively: grit, resilience, journey, growth, community, embracing ambiguity, leadership, next chapter, lifelong learner, meaningful connections, personal growth, opportunities, full-circle, purpose, incredible impact.
• Include humblebrags (Example: “Grateful for the incredible impact I was able to make”; “Privileged to work alongside such amazing people”).
• Make it feel like I’m desperately trying to brand the layoff as a personal growth event.
• Write it exactly like a post you’d find on LinkedIn:
• Excessively positive
• Awkwardly grateful
• Emotionally vulnerable
• Optimistic despite the obvious disappointment
• If I fail to fully answer any of the questions, use generic filler or common LinkedIn clichés to fill the gaps.
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The goal is to create a LinkedIn-viral, awkwardly earnest post that tries to turn a layoff into a personal branding opportunity.
Prompt master *bowing*
Pro
You’re gatekeeping goodbye posts
You find no irony in posting to social media your dislike of an individual's inane thoughts being posted to social media?
Ofcourse they dont need to praise the company but at the same time they dont want to appear as sticking up to the company. They need job, they are in a tough spot and it takes a lot of courage to shout out loud on Linkedin that you were laid off and need help.
It’s still better than when campus hires spout their love for all their friends, Greek system, and professors that nobody cares about, then say “having said all that, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be an X at Y next year!!!!”
I don’t mind posting about leaving your last job especially if you’ll need to network as part of a job hunt. But these “incoming X in 2028” posts tagging 50 people absolutely drive me crazy!!!
People getting canned by DOGE isn’t the same as someone leaving a team that they detest…when I left my last job I was sad to leave a fantastic team but location and mission was evolving.
Here is another one… For those slated at P1.
“Congratulations To Me” Generator
You will help me write a cringe-perfect LinkedIn promotion announcement that sounds exactly like the classic, humble-yet-self-congratulatory posts that go viral on LinkedIn when someone gets promoted.
The structure should be:
1. Reflective and surprised opening (“I’m beyond humbled to share some exciting news…”)
2. A recap of my journey up until now (“It’s been a wild ride from where I started”)
3. 3 lessons learned along the way (“I’ve learned the value of grit, community, and showing up every day”)
4. Profuse gratitude to mentors, leaders, and peers (“I wouldn’t be here without the incredible people I’ve worked with”)
5. Optimistic and inspirational reflection on what’s next (“I’m excited to continue this journey and embrace new challenges”)
6. Subtle humblebrag (“It’s proof that hard work, perseverance, and passion pay off”)
7. Soft call for engagement (“Would love to hear from others about your own career journeys”)
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Before you write the post, ask me these 4 questions one at a time:
Q1: What is your new title, at what company, and what was your previous role?
Q2: What are 3 lessons you’ve learned during your time leading up to this promotion?
Q3: Who do you want to thank specifically (mentors, teams, leaders, family, friends)?
Q4: What do you hope to achieve or focus on in this next chapter?
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After collecting these inputs, also ask:
On a scale of 1-3, how cringe would you like this to be?
1 = Just standard LinkedIn fluffy
2 = Noticeably cringe but still plausible
3 = Full-send, humblebrag-heavy, cliché-packed cringe bomb
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Style Guidelines:
• Lean heavily on LinkedIn buzzwords: grit, growth, resilience, journey, privilege, community, leadership, next chapter, personal growth, impact, showing up, passion, purpose, meaningful connections, leveling up.
• Include at least 2 humblebrags.
• Make it sound like I’m trying to be humble while still obviously flexing.
• Make it feel like I am accepting an Oscar, not just a promotion.
• End with a soft invitation for people to comment or reflect on their own journeys.
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If any of the answers are missing, use filler content drawn from common LinkedIn posts.
The final post should feel like:
• Something that will get lots of likes, but also make some readers roll their eyes.
• It’s designed for LinkedIn virality but is unmistakably trying a little too hard.
Just as, “so long and thanks for all the fish.”
Much to my surprise (I can’t imagine doing this) I do know a lot of people who voluntarily chose to leave and take a long period of a sabbatical traveling or some such before seriously looking for their next role.
Or, to be clear — I would do the travel, but would structure it as an unpaid leave before departing. It’s the resume gap that I am afraid of.
I used to think it was a stupid waste of time.
Then I moved up the leadership ladder and realized how absolutely dumb most business decision makers are, and realized there are literally humans who will make a decision based on an obviously BS, "omg thank you for laying me off master" post on LI; now I understand it better.
It’s not cringe. They are staying positive for new opportunities. It’s a front that’s all.
It's to draw empathetic reaction as a proxy for signaling competency for collaboration - or just self pity.