Boyfriend was just laid off. What do you do to console an SO or close friend? Any advice 🐠🐡🐟?

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Yea a good boning makes everyone feel better

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Future FB question: "Guys, every few months, my bf keeps taking the voluntary layoffs at work and then finds a new job. I'm giving him head to make him feel better like you suggested, but I don't get why he keeps doing this. Any ideas?"

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Fuck whatever A1 just said... positives and all... I support P1. HEAD!

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Dump him. He will forget that pain in light of new pain

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See: P1

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Help them get their mind off of it. Go do something fun and spontaneous. Then later, help them plan their next move and tap into your network.

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Fly over then see P1

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Perfect occasion to convert LDR into non-LDR. Have him move in with you.

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Personally- I just like it when someone reminds me of all the positives in my life. If you are going to help them with the search offer something that only you can offer (e.g. A connection with a recruiter or industry person). The most condescending thing for me is when people help me by doing something I can easily do myself- (e.g. Search for jobs on indeed and send me links)

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Massage his ego and any parts needing some TLC. He will need it!

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Didn't realize I was living in Soviet Russia!

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^power move. Gotta consolidate while your target is down.

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Lol P1's post got deleted by the mods

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Nothing a little back 🚪 loving can't cure...

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If you are true consultant, and LDR , you can delegate what P1 suggest to one of your friends .

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Can't exactly follow P1's suggestion quite yet since we're in a LDR. :(

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Be tough, say get your shit together, and challenge him to get an ever better job. Tell him if he's a man, he'll move on without sulking about and complaining.

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P2- Oral is definitely one of the positives in life

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Seriously give him good one that's the best to reduce his stress

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Think/research about his options. He'll be doing the same. Listen to him first and then give your 2 cents. He'll appreciate practical advice more than 'aww baby, it's ok'.

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E.G. Glad for the opportunity to reduce the headcount of mid performing SMs with little/no chance of making PPMD? Sad to see a firm you’re a part of undergo such unforeseen circumstances?

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Accenture folks, seeing lots of news about layoffs at other firms here. Are we in the same situation?

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Completely irrelevant still imp for me

Pls advise if someone can

After 8 yrs of relationship he is saying parents are not agree cannot marry....till yesterday he was like I'll never leave you..now he wants to break everything

I can't imager my life without him..what should I do

No one can feel my pain..pls don't make fun of me..

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