I got laid off and after a few days of being mad, I mostly don’t care. Is that weird? And yes I do need the money, but with the federal increase to unemployment plus some savings I’m ok for now.

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Got laid off, haven’t legitimately seen an actual person in like a month, and am quite close to needing that sweet sweet job income but for whatever reason I’m the happiest and feel the healthiest I’ve felt in a long time.

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I got laid off today, I also feel a huge sense of relief. It had been an unhealthy environment for a while, I have a decent amount of savings and if unemployment actually kicks in I’ll basically make back my whole salary between state and federal. I worry about the well running dry with that money, but for now the mental health from not being tortured at work has been amazing. I was pulling 14 hour days a couple weeks ago hating life, so it’s nice to know I’m free from what felt like prison

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It comes in waves. Im sorry you lost your job and glad you have the comfort of a bit of cushion.

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Thank you!

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Agreed with Publicis 1. I’m in the same boat. I go back and forth between anger and sadness and apathy and relief. It’s ok to feel whatever you’re feeling, at any moment.

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Work is fucking stressful!! It’s ok to feel relief. I felt that after I got laid off last year. Revel in it and call the unemployment office. You got dis

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Do you have kids? mortgage? If neither, enjoy it.

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Kid but no mortgage

Stages of grief. Sounds about right.

Did you get severance?

A little

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Can anyone share their views about TW strategy to handle the recession?

Is there any hint of layoffs from leadership?

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Anyone else notice a trend with the mass amounts of layoffs in tech? Why are all their resumes so jumpy? Not like 2-5 years jumpy, like few months at a time jumpy? But still can land a position with similar tech giants? IMO, lots of these people get hired by their rich friends, stay a few months before someone realized they aren’t qualified and were just a recommendation from a current employee. Then repeat that process over and over until your company is down 50%

a recent statement from the Onion on the power of their organizing efforts. they don't even have a contract signed yet and successfully negotiated layoffs.

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Layoff List; Agency, Location, Departments, Number of Layoffs. Post Away.

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Wow! What a day! What type of company starts layoffs right before the holidays? Lost my job this morning and I am stressed out. Is there any chance of finding a new job before the holidays? I'm doubting it.

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What happens when you get laid off? Do you get to stay until the end of the day? Do you say goodbye to people or try to leave without anyone noticing?

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"I wasn't laid off, but I quit anyway because I'm bored!"

In-f'ing-credible. Even included a screenshot of the you're-not-fired email and everything.

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I've changed jobs every year for the past 5 years, within the same field; I haven't worked at a place I would consider spending a long time at. I've never been fired or even written up, but the job changes are reflecting as negative when looking for a new job. Any suggestions to get perspective employers to give me a chance?

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Got laid off. Have savings to hold me until I find a new position but mostly I'm just embarrassed. Has anyone ever gotten laid off and not told their friends/partner about it? I just don't want people in my circle to know I failed basically.

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Do you think consulting industry might layoff people due to the coronavirus economy collapse.

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