Turned out to be a blessing in disguise for me. I wanted to leave, but just could not. My new role opened up a different world for me

I'm interested to hear more of this story 👀

Software Engineer

Focused on my side gig that became a main gig. Try starting up.

Generalist

Same bro not even sure where to start preparing:(

I recently experienced a layoff, and it’s been... tough. Largely because it came as a surprise and I was not prepared. For those of you who’ve been through this, how did you bounce back? What steps...

I recently experienced a layoff, and it’s been... tough. Largely because it came as a surprise and I was not prepared. For those of you who’ve been through this, how did you bounce back? What steps did you take to get back on your feet, both professionally and personally?

Have you ever been laid off? How did you bounce back?

Have you ever been laid off? How did you bounce back?- Grapevine

I got laid off a few weeks ago and I'm in dire need of motivation.

Pls share your story about how you bounced back after being laid off. How long did it take for you to land a comparable position?

Thanks!

How did you bounce back after being laid off?

Just got to know I was laid off, any personal stories or experiences you folks would like to share, 
- what helped you to find the next job
- how to mentally get over it it etc,

Thanks!

Things to do after getting laid off

So sorry to hear this @Yamprofessional! I’ve seen you on grapevine for some time and you’ve been so great! It felt like a friend got laid off :(  
  
 Please let me know if anything I can do to help! :/

Founder

Product Designer

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

To all the people who have been laid off recently, don’t get disheartened. I have been laid off thrice and every time, I got a better offer and higher salary.  If you have given your 100% and still end up getting laid off the fault is not on you. I now have started believing it happens for a greater good. 

Things to remember is always have a emergency fund, minimum 6 months of survival money, whichever city you are working/living on. This includes everything car emi if any, home loan emi if any, children education expenses if any, sum total of each and every expenses that you incur per month. 

This will give you financial cushion, you will not join the first company which rolls out an offer, you will have the leverage. 

If you have skills you will always find the next opportunity.

Note: If you fall in the category of ppl who were working in deeply funded companies with exorbitantly insane salaries defying gravity, accept the reality of the market correction settle for less and cut down on lifestyle inflation. 

4-5 years experience getting 80-90L in fixed was anyways not sustainable, it would have corrected sooner or later

Layoff and bouncing back

Computer Operator

I've been sensing some uncertainty at my workplace, and it's making me think about preparing for the possibility of layoffs. 

1. How does one manage uncertainty before a layoff, and what should be the mindset?

2. What practical steps do you take financially ? Any insights on budgeting? 

3. In a job transition, how do you proactively develop skills while managing work 

I would like to hear your thoughts and advice on how to be well-prepared mentally, financially, and skill-wise for possiblity of layoffs

How to prepare for a layoff ?

Software Developer

Hi folks,

I got laid off today from a YC-backed startup (W23) citing a shift in product focus. Was part of the core team since Oct '21, initially as an intern then later converted to FTE in '22. Got a decent (30%+) increment this year. I was leading the mobile platform but currently, I'm on a notice period. CTO is supportive and helping me via their network.

I'm a recent graduate and this is my first time experiencing a layoff. What should I do now? What things should I keep in mind looking for the next opportunity? 

Also, if you are hiring and looking for a full-stack engineer, do reach out via https://t.me/GrimBeard75

Got laid-off from a YC backed startup

Product Engineer

Over the past two decades I have seen lay offs manifesting in various ways but the recent trend of sudden layoffs and declining empathy is disturbing.

While the decline could have its own reasons one of the best ways to deal with such curve balls is being prepared. Have a multi-purpose toolkit. 

This could possibly be a break from a monotonous life and a welcome change to go after what matters. 
To innovate and to stop suffering or struggling. 

I’m coaching the ‘how’ of building a tool kit based on natural human talents, experience could lead you onto a new path. And maintain personal wellbeing (across 7 elements) to help professionals thrive in a post pandemic multiverse. Where purpose and winning mindset help go after your dreams. 

https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/74661

Laid off, what next?

Executive Coach

My contract was terminated last month citing restructuring.
Honestly, I saw it coming but wasn't expecting it would hit like this

I tried keeping my mind distracted, but now it has started to sink

I live with parents and they aren't saying anything (they were feeding me before and still are, no change for them)

I have had thoughts of ending all this, but do not have the courage. What if it ends halfway and I am redundant my whole life?

Credit card bills are coming through now and being 42% of my ex-salary wasn't something I was prepared for. I thought I was a sane spender.

How did you tackle being laid off?

Keep looking around, apply and eventually you're bound to get a good job I promise you. Just treat it as a numbers game. Ask your parents help with the credit card bills if you don't have enough corpus, there is no shame in that. You can give the money back to them when you're in a better position. 
  
 You're a nice person from what I know of you in this platform, you got this sis! Ending it all is not a good option for the people who care about you, and you're probably gonna look back later and smile and be glad for making it through

Application Analyst

Consultant

How has the layoff season in last 2 years changed you?

Product Manager

Welcome to Data Scientists's Private Community

I am an ML engineer working in a startup.

My current situation is horrible,I am constantly stressed about getting laid-off(My performance is good,I got promoted a month ago). I came to know that my company will probably lay people off this month,since they are unable to meet targets.

Now,I got rejected in four interviews.
There is a lot to learn and revise.
Stats and probability.
Machine learning algos.
Deep learning architectures(got rejected because I was unable to explain the architecture of a complex model in detail).
DSA(got rejected twice in this round).
SQL (got rejected once since I was unable to solve the SQL problem).
ML ops(some recruiters ask this as well).

With the added pressure of getting laid off,my whole life is turned upside down.I am unable to focus.
Every meeting or discussion I attend I feel like people are evaluating me.( This was not the case before).
I don't know what to do.
It would really help,if you guys share your interview experiences below.

Rant

Machine Learning Engineer

Welcome to Office Gossip's Private Community

Has anybody here experienced a layoff that has kept up your love for the company.

I’ve had a bad one that was done in 30 mins with a meagre severance and assets/accesses removed in 10 mins with a legal binding about a non social media disclosure 

Not mentioning which company for obvious reasons.

What’s the right way to get laid off

Human Resources

It has been 25 days since I got laid off from the startup that I was working for. I have given a few interviews. Got rejected in 1st or 2nd rounds in a few, went till the last round n rejected in a couple and haven't heard back from the HR in a few. Not hearing back, unanswered calls, delays in rounds etc. cause a lot of anxiety and impacts my confidence and preparation levels. How do I tackle it? 
Also, unable to find fresh openings in product/ strategy roles for past few days. This also adds to pressure and uncertainty.

In short, it is a very troubling phase. How do I deal with it? Need enormous help from all of you folks. Would love to hear some great thoughts / insights / hacks too.

Laid off and preparing for interviews

With news of layoffs coming every day since the last couple of years i was wondering if there is anyone who has been laid off multiple times in their career 
Share your story here if you would like to .

Getting laid off multiple times.

I have all the sympathy with people laid off
I have been laid off before

Denial just prolongs finding a new role.

Instead of posting how many applications have been turned down, how interviews are not converting
Use the same space to put out your skills, talk about things you worked on
You must be good at something to have survived in the market 
If someone is looking for your profile, your whine post won’t make a cut because it doesn’t even tell them about you

Unpopular Opinion: Please don't cry for work after layoff, talk why you should be hired

Please don’t cry why the other party is does not deserve to be the ruling party, instead talk about why your favourite party deserves to win the the elections. 
  
 Please don’t cray after a local goon illegally occupies the property you bought with your hard earned money, instead talk about why you deserve to be the rightful owner of that property.  
  
 Please don’t cry when your wife/husband abuses you, instead talk about why you deserve not to be abused.  
  
 I hope you and people with similar thinking get the message. Sometimes you get treated they way you don’t deserve to be treated. A layoff doesn’t mean you are not good at what you do, there are variables, internal politics, mediocre managers safeguarding mediocre talent due to their personal connections. So, let people cry, dil halka hota hai usse.

Corporate Strategist

Welcome to Product Managers's Private Community

Please tell me if there is any survival kit to survive the layoff. I am a Product Manager and have been laid off yesterday. Since then I have been panicking and feeling anxiety all the time. I am trying to be calm and handle this with all my patience but I am failing into this. I feel lost, confused, and shattered. Even breathing feels like a task right now. I can sense my heart rate going fast. 

Is it normal to feel this way?

Survival Kit After Layoff

1. Visit crematorium one day and you will realise all this is bullshit 
  
 2. Spend some time going to slum area and you will understand people can be happy in 10k earning also 
  
 3. Visit stores operated by handicapped and you will understand how much lucky you are

Did you talk or meet your office folks after you were laid off? 

When your coworker is laid off, is it okay to talk with them? 

Is it okay to ask for feedback and help if you are laid off? 

How did you check with your coworker after a layoff?😅

Noob here. Suggestions requested.

Noob here. Suggestions Required

After there was a layoff at your company
1- Impacted by layoff : Did your manager/team mates connect with you to keep you motivated?
2- The ones not impacted - Did your leadership/manager set up a team call to explain the reason for layoff and remove the fear/uncertainty that the rest of the people are safe.

What did it tell you about the higher management of the company?

What did your manager/leadership do?

Business Analyst

Someone in ur team or someone u had good relationship (work wise) with gets laid off? Do u discontinue working as hard? Does ur team velocity decrease or increase as everyone does better for survival?
Just wanna hear from folks who have gone through this and does employer not see any affect in work? (E.g. Twitter case)

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People who have experienced layoffs, what would you do differently if faced with another layoff now?

I have recently been layed off from my current company and I'm going to start my hunting process again. 

How much time did it take for you to find a new job? Because I'm really freaking out. This is my first time. 

And what are some common approaches you take for quick conversions? Comment below

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