My company is laying people off left and right. The axe feels like it's hanging over my neck, and i dont have the money to go back to school, or the desire to work a service industry job... at this point it feels like I need a miracle.

Pray for me.

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Rooting for you OP. The waiting is worse than the actual layoff in some ways. At least once it happens, you can act. Right now, you're stuck in limbo burning energy on anxiety instead of planning. If you can, start quietly applying while you still have a job. Having options, even ones you don't want to take, can make the uncertainty a little easier to sit with.

I hear how scared you are. This is not a lack of effort or ability. When everything feels unstable, focus on protecting income and options, even small ones. You deserve safety, not miracles.

Same with my job. You are not alone. If you have not already, get your resume together, update your LinkedIn profile, and start applying. It could take months to find a good job right now. The market is flooded. In the meantime get your budget in order and have some type of financial plan in place if you lose your job. Good luck!

Sorry to hear. Great suggestions here. I’d add: Work hard until the end, reach out to your professional network, reassess your school plan for a trending skill, and maintain your momentum. Good luck.

It’s a lot but keep going and stay positive!

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