Laid off, embaressed and sad
Got impacted in the layoff at Sharechat today after working 4+years here. Got the news an hour back and have not shared this with anyone in my family yet. I am sad and have to share this news with my fiancee and in-laws today. Tell them why I have to cancel vacation plans and look out for a job instead. I am into an arranged married and my in-laws are very conservative and don't understand tech work culture, I don't know how they will take the news of a layoff. I'm anticipating they will be shocked, her asshole brother-in-law will even make fun of me. To make it worse the fault is mine for believing I won't be laid off when my company was not doing well. I thought it would not happen to me and never looked out in advance. Fuck 2023. What a shit show Christmas.
I don’t think you should cancel the vacation.
My point is - all hiring team members would be out, so nothing will change in hiring spheres.
But you should face your in-laws and you’ll learn more about them before you tie the knot. Job loss is temporary, getting into a relationship is more longer term.
You’re right. I’m keeping the news to myself for a couple days. Would be a good test of what I can expect from them going ahead
D0nkey05
Stealth
9 months ago
Creative username
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Some time down that lane, while looking back, you will realise how the dots are connecting!
Maybe Sharechat was a shit show to start off with?!
With 4+ years you definitely have skills that will be required in organisations.
Yes it wasn't supposed to happen and it happened. I hope your fiancee has got your back !
I think she will be shocked since I have been telling her SC will not lay me off despite how it is performing.
She is HR in a tech startup so should understand. The market is harsh out there for she too
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Aa jaa bhai , mil ke daaru peete hain 🥃
Baaki Swiggy m referral chahie ( if positions are open ) to bta dena
@Eggless_cake feel you bro. I'm in the same situation. Got laidoff from sharechat today. Didn't see this coming, I felt my role was secure considering the aop exercise we finished just last week. This coming from an employee who had 4 rating in the past 2 cycles. Was hoping for a promo case this cycle but the company had other plans
Thanks man, I’m taking the vacay, kinda need it especially after everything that’s gone down here in the last couple years.
The AOP had me confident too, I had a good rep with leadership and my manager as well but still happened.
We should have predicted this circus long back :/
another frustrated SC employee who joined this clown show back in 2019 ☹️
StuckInBlr
Stealth
9 months ago
Take the vacation my guy, you need it. It'll help re-energize before interview prep. Keeping the news to yourself makes sense for now
majboormajdoor
Stealth
9 months ago
Everything will be okay bro. We employees are mercenaries, we live by the sword, we die by the sword.
Go on that vacation. The cycle and fortunes will turn around. And whenever they do, we strike hard
Don’t worry, many are in same boats.
I got laid off last month and what I’m doing is - daily applying new jobs and keep upskilling. Hoping one day I will get a job .
Also try to take some freelance work at low pay, just to get some cash flow, I’m saying even 10-20k per month but relevant to your experience and profile as it can help some learning’s also.
And Maybbe if you have some money saved or can manage for next 1-2 months, then better don’t say to family. Currently I have not told and I hope I can manage till February based on some savings which my family don’t know like 1-2l in stocks etc which I’m planning to take back and also severance pay.
Thank you for this, I am going to cool down for sometime before taking any action. I am strongly considering not telling anyone about it for sometime.
I could end up breaking a lot of trust if I hide it for long and do not get a job.
Bro don't cancel vacations. It's your hard earned vacation. Take time with family. You'll get a job soon.
Celsius_Fahrenheit
Stealth
9 months ago
I've been in this situation before. Looking back, it was a great learning experience, but very stressful.
I got a job in 25 days. Applied at 100s of places and asked for referrals. Got 5 interviews scheduled. The moment I converted at one place, I took it (it was also the best among those 5 places).
Hope you'll do well too.
If ur worth was determined based on ur job by ur in laws then I don’t think it’s worth marrying into. Only if ur wife is going to be on ur side then go ahead. For rest, all the best. I have seen ppl get into better place post layoff so I am sure u’ll also find a place even u didn’t know existed
StormKeeper
Stealth
9 months ago
In hind sight, it will work out. So don't get too stressed. Take some well deserved time off after slogging 4 years at SC. Reconnect with yourself.
Talk to your fiance. I am sure she will understand. If she doesn't, be happy to know that before marriage.
Qwerty2398
Stealth
9 months ago
First time layoff?. am not going to say thing will get better. (it will eventually). the good thing is the rollercoaster of emotions happens only the first time. So, the worst part is over.
@Qwerty2398 Thanks man, yes got laid off for the first time. I do feel better, got good skill and am fairly deserving of a good job
Loyalty doesn’t payoff well. I had my friends in sharechat and almost all went to Google/ Maang companies back in 2021/2022 and are chilling. F*uk sharechat !
What is the severance payout. I MNC it would be atleast 8months for your experience
Considering u worked at Sharechat for 4 years and salary they paid you, even if you don't have a job for the next 1-2 yrs there will be nothing to worry 😃
Umadbro
Stealth
9 months ago
Take that vacation. Will help you clear your mind.
Also, tell your fiance. Not the in laws but the fiancé. Let her handle it, process it, and see how it goes. If she handles it well, you have hit the jackpot. If it doesn’t, better to find out now.
There is only winning from here. 2024 will be a fresh start. All the best
Take care bro . Don't be sad for such pathetic company. You will bounce back
This is not the end of the world, it’s all a part of life. Things that hurt you only make you stronger. You will get support from people who are your real well-wishers, so stay in there bro and ride out the wave!
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