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Yes. They’re feeling terrible right now.
I watched someone pack up their desk in an open space and everyone averted their eyes, so I walked over and said I was sorry and the person was just grateful that they were acknowledged. Then I was laid off and same thing, yesterday’s buddies treating me like I was radioactive. I’ll always be grateful for the colleague who took me to lunch.
What’s the human inside you say to do?
It’s a nice gesture that costs you nothing and may get you goodwill down the line.
Yes. Do it. It will mean a lot to the person.
If I like the person
I do. And unless the person is a jerk, I offer to help. You never know when you’ll be in the same situation... which in this climate of “lay-off everybody and overwork the rest,” is probably next week.
Yeah, just a text saying I heard the news :(
I don't see the harm in reaching out with a quick message. When I got terminated after a super messed up PIP, none of my supposed work friends said anything. I even texted my closest work bud saying I wished them luck (we were all trying to get out) and didn't get anything back lol
Losing a job and being unemployed is when you find out the difference between friends and "work friends"
Yes. Always be nice to people who get laid off. Partly because it’s the human thing to do, and partly because people remember that, and you could end up wanting a job at their next agency.
And reach out with job leads
It’s the nice thing to do if you like the person and want to stay in touch. Ive done it many times, and I almost always hear that Im the only person who bothered to reach out. But if you dont want to hang out with them and you just think of them as a work person (and not very good at that), then you can let it go. If you really feel like a jerk, just write (from your personal email or phone) and say something from the heart.
Definitely reach out. Was on of the worst day of my days if my life when I got let go. The first two weeks are really tough
Tbh I didn’t mind them as a person but really didn’t like working with them...
I usually give them a few days for the dust to settle, and then reach out. If you had a good working relationship, they’ll probably appreciate it.
You can also do a LinkedIn reference highlighting something you felt they are great at.
If it's a person who was good, offer to help with contacts/references, but if it's someone you recommend, leave it a simple sorry and good luck.
Any advice on what to say? I didn’t mind them as a person but I didn’t like to to work with them. For reference I’m in my twenties and she was in her fifties. I worked with her every day but don’t plan on keeping in contact. I just don’t want to be rude and not reach out.