Got laid off a few months ago, now got a job with a 12% raise at the big FB. Dreams do come true you guys, don't give up ❤️

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So you had a 10 weeks vacation...congrats!!!

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Excellent, well done!! Background? Skills?

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Wait you're working at fishbowl or facebook

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Facebook y'all lol. The gap was around 10 weeks.

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From the Bay area. I was unstaffed and not on track to get promoted due to an underwhelming review, I think that was the main reason. Just a few years out of college! Role is a mix of Strategy/PM/Ops.

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PWC1, sorry to hear that, but don't be too sad. File for unemployment asap and start applying! Networking helps get interviews, but I got 2 offers with cold apps. So many amazing companies in SF, Linkedin jobs is great and the only thing I used.

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Congratulations :)

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SF!

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You inspire me OP. Thank you for sharing

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Thanks Accenture.

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Layoff are bad luck to some of us ...of you not under the right panther with a pipeline and good project you can be secured

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My RP was terrible.

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Congrats OP. And thanks for the advice!

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Congratulations!

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Justify with Health and happiness

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Justify with you'll spend the whole entirety of your life being employed so ten weeks is no big deal

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You did very well, the average job hunt is closer it 6 months, congrats!

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How long of a resume gap

Are you based out of San Francisco?

Are you based out of NY?

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