I was laid off 2 weeks ago and I just had to teach my replacement how to do my job over zoom. I feel like I’m in this miserable unemployment purgatory. Only 2 more weeks to go!

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What... just don't do it?

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Yes she is

So why did they lay you off only to replace you? I don’t understand this

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Being laid off is not the same as being fired . Look at the terms of your severance. It will confirm whether your role was made redundant ie you were laid off, or if you were fired for performance reasons.

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I hope they paid you for the training at the very least. My gosh.

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You mean an existing team member will take on your work, in addition to their work? Or there’s a new hire?

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Is training part of your severance agreement?

I’m still technically employed through the end of the month

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