Was let go a month back and on work visa. The stress of finding a job soon is getting to me. Have a few interviews coming up and the fear of failure is making me so nervous...

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OP hang in there. You will find some. The worse that can happen is that you will be asked to leave Trump country which may not be a bad thing. But keep your spirits up.

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Good luck OP. I know it's hard especially when you are on a work visa. Reach out to as many people in your network as possible. I got an interview from a guy I had met once in an airport lounge. You never know who can help you out. Also whenever you tell recruiters that you are unemployed and looking out for jobs, they try to get you in early for interviews. And don't worry about your interviews, you are going to kill it. All the best to you. Don't loose hope at all. Give your best and f*** the rest.

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Don't be nervous. It's all about confidence. Fake it till you make it. You got it

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S2 - S& SA2

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Yes S& is F'd (I was let go as well). Thankfully I saw the writing on the wall months in advance...definitely feel for those on work visas like OP and the high performers who were completely blindsided 🙁

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I'm sorry to hear that! Do you have enough leads and do you know your rights in terms of the timeline you have to find something? Ask for referrals on FB if you need additional leads. Good luck, OP

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Also do something for mental resilience. Exercise, yoga, music.

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OP please dont lose hope. Try everything and have a plan B. Praying for you

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Were you a S& SA1?

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OW1 - is your firm hiring? If yes, would you be willing to refer?

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SC1 - will like to connect and learn what worked for you and how you navigated the situation. Burner? And yes, plenty of folks who were let go at S&.

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Hang in there. Diana Pinzescu is a good immigration attorney in the NY area. Stay strong and good luck.

It'll work out! Keep up the spirit!

Don't give up, and keep your head up!

Agree with OW1 - fake it till you make it --> in a sugarcoated way, that means that you are willing to connect the dots from your profile and experiences and make sure that you are the right fit for those roles

You can also get a six months tourist visa to get more time to interview. If you are on OPT, you are fine. Best wishes!

Just tried getting a friend in and no cigar. Sorry, bad time. Maybe another OW person can weigh in?

Don't lose hope OP. I was in a similar situation around October/November and managed to survive. You will too. On a side note, Are there lot of lay offs happening in S&? Any other firms going through similar tough times ?

Hang in there!! You will find something.

S2 - I definitely didn't see it coming. Completely blindsided. Great reviews throughout and high utilization.

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