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Layoffs hurt, but know it happens often. And to almost everyone at some point. It’s not a huge negative mark on your career. It’s just a layoff. Don’t dwell on it or beat yourself up. Agencies are hiring like crazy and you don’t have to disclose you were laid off either.
I was laid off after my agency lost work earlier in the year due to the pandemic. It turned out to be the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I’ve rebounded and have made more money this year than I ever have and the work is more enjoyable too!
Take the rest of the year off. Enjoy the holidays and hit the ground running (and fresh) in the new year.
Thank you for the generous advice! I do think there is work out there and I might find something too. Hopefully I can reframe this as the positive push I need.
I was let go last year by an incompetent boss... I am in a much healthier, more appreciative and less stressful environment now. It still stings a little and probably always will. But try to see this as an opportunity to find the next step that is right for you. Hopefully in the long run you'll see it as a fortunate turn of events.
Thank you. I have worked with some healthcare brands but no pharma experience so far. Would love to know about leads if you have any. But your encouragement is comforting too.
Also, file your unemployment NOW. Not a few days from now.
This is great advice! I’m on it
As someone who has been dealing with long haul symptoms for over a year and a half. I know how hard it is to work when your body doesn’t. It gets better. Focus on your strength and your health. A better job will come along. It did for me.
So sorry 🥺💕 it’s a candidates market right now esp with remote options and freelance roles. Let yourself feel the feels for a day or so, then start applying. Their loss. Hope you heal from long Covid too.
Everyones hiring right now!! I see ACD and CD roles constantly on my LinkedIn. You got this!!
You’re being let go because you continued to work and meet all deadlines while dealing with COVID?? I don’t understand. Were you in the office where they felt you were irresponsibly putting co-workers at risk? Or, we’re you working remotely, where they feel you should have braved the virus and come in to work? Either scenario is wrong. What was your experience there prior to COVID?
It was evident that they wanted me out of there for some time and not for work related reasons. The way the decided to do it especially after my Covid diagnosis was especially terrible. But the place was extremely toxic even before. They have a horribly exploitive mentality and I’m not the first person they’ve done this with.
Sorry to hear that :( I was in very similar position a few months ago. In the moment, getting let go feels like a big slap in the face, but you’ll find that it opens doors you didn’t even know existed. You’ll find a place that appreciates you for you, and you’ll be much better off for it.
This is a very strange post
That just only shows that the management doesn't care about people, that they don't have compassion and doesn't observe labor laws, here in my country, Philippines, unjust labor practices by companies like these are submitted for review to our Goverment's Labor Agency. Not familiar what country you're from, but I think the best person/professions to ask are labor lawyers regarding your company's questionable proceedings.