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Survival Kit After Layoff

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?

15mo ago

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BubblyPanda

Haldiram15mo

Take a deep breath. Layoffs are more common than you think.
Make sure you have a liquid runway of 6 months
Cut down any unnecessary expenses
Take a small break. We are always stressed at work. A small block of time with your thoughts alone can work wonders.
Think of something you wanted to do but couldn’t because of lack of time and do it
Once you feel relaxed, start looking. Remember, your job now is to find a new job.

Cheers!

DizzyQuokka

Accenture15mo

Really nice and supportive 🫡 OP: Follow what this person said.

TwirlyLlama

Stealth15mo

To add the the above- Do not take it personally
In the long journey few weeks,few months of being without a job will not matter
Remember this is temporary and not an end state - this too shall pass

GroovyMochi

Birdeye15mo

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

GigglyMuffin

Stealth15mo

You need to setup a routine. Your job hunt is going to be a numbers game. And the emotional toll is really high. So here’s a routine I followed during my downtime.

Make your bed in the morning. This most basic task will anchor your whole days discipline.
Eat 3-4 meals at proper times. Avoid binge eating when feeling down. But have comfort food, choclates etc.
Setup a job application time. Could be in the morning afternoon or evening as per your preference. If you are going to do cold outreach to recruiters, hiring managers etc do your research in the evening and message them first thing in the morning. Email scheduling helps. LinkedIn requests have a high chance of being accepted during office hours.
Track your applications in an excel. Will help in keeping things in perspective. Status of applications is easy to track
Relax in between. Game, go for a walk, read a book. You are not going to be in control of the hiring process. Don’t overthink. N number of reasons why the recruiter hasn’t reached back, or the feedback is delayed.
Settle in for rejections. Refer to point 4. Other fish in the sea.
Upskill. Rework on strengths. Improve your weakness.

We all have been in this boat sometime or the other. There’s always land. It just takes different time period to reach it.

SillyDonut

TCS15mo

Travel to your favourite place and read bhagwad Geeta. Find your consciousness before jumping to another job.

PS Runway 6m is must

DizzyMochi

Stealth15mo

Take a break, go home, spend time with your family. They might keep you engaged. Dont hurry and start applying, make sure youre okay mentally. Then start applying, and have liquid runway for like 6-8 months

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