How many times has everyone been laid off so far? I'm on my third layoff...maybe it's me?

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Sorry to hear that. It’s likely not you… instead, it’s poor business strategy.

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Especially in consulting I say always live well below your means and maintain a savings buffer just in case. Best of luck!

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3x in the last 10yrs. 4-5x total. Nothing was ever performance related to my knowledge and always a RIF / we are moving offices so if you want to move (surprise I didn’t lol) / selling company / etc.

Not sure what that says about me I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Such a great perspective to have though!

I also have been laid off three times in my career

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I am on my 3rd as well. Do not despair it is not you but mismanagement.

Support group at IBM ?

4x. Always the economy. Always got back in the game and overall trajectory still positive, despite the setbacks, though 3x in the same decade was admittedly very tough.

2001 dotcom crash
2005 great outsourcing
2008 great recession
2023 bidenflation


3 layoffs over 20+ years most of them have been in the last 5-6. Companies over hired or are having trouble raising capital funding. I expect more before I get to retirement. The key has been to prepare for them and save 3-6 months of your salary so you have options and aren't panicking. Layoffs shouldn't be taken personal even thought they feel that way sometimes.

I was laid off twice by two different companies since September 2023. Both of them had ridiculous reasons for not keeping me

It’s not you. Orgs are just over hiring and then deep cutting down staffing. Unless someone is placing you on performance improvement plan, or something like that. It’s just not you.

Think about it:
Great Recession, pandemics, outsourcing, and inflation, all external factors that are greatly impacting all of our lives 🫶🏽

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The severance package at Meta for laid off employees almost makes it nice to be laid off depending on what your personal situation is….. personally wouldn’t mind getting 4+ months of full pay to reset and think about what’s next 😬

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Follow up post to my last post…My husband was laid off from the company where I also work. I am feeling really isolated / depressed about working and moving forward. I’m also getting to a stage where I’m really sad that people haven’t reached out to either my husband or myself to send well wishes or provide support. It’s like they don’t know what to say or I make them feel awkward so they don’t bother…I’m trying to focus on a few that have been supportive but it’s hard…Any words of advice? 😞

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Morning! Being laid off sux, I been down this road 5x in my career it never bets easier.

Dust off contacts and make your rounds
* if you’re in a good position to take time off do some, seems we all need a mental break anyway

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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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Networks have mobilized & documented opportunities - see doc in comments

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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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Ps. I am looking for other work, but this job is holding me over.

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The severance package at Meta for laid off employees almost makes it nice to be laid off depending on what your personal situation is….. personally wouldn’t mind getting 4+ months of full pay to reset and think about what’s next 😬

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