DizzyMochi
DizzyMochi

Things to do after getting 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!

18mo ago
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JumpyWaffle
JumpyWaffle

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! :/

JumpyUnicorn
JumpyUnicorn

"always family first" - the great Michael Scott

DizzyMochi
DizzyMochi

Thanks @Micheal_Scott ! I will definitely do!

ZippyJellybean
ZippyJellybean

These worked really well for me when I was in same situation -

  1. Brush up your skills/knowledge. Keep yourself ready for interviews.
  2. Limit your screen time.
  3. Try to see positive side, be hopeful.
  4. Be grateful for other things which you have.
  5. Don’t hesitate to reach out to that one person whom you dint speak in last 10 years. You never know where your next opportunity is hidden.
  6. Focus on your health, both physical and mental.
  7. Talk to people if you feel low.
  8. Have atleast 3 choices of your next job. Start targeting for top priority one. If that doesn’t work out for next 10-15 days. Move to 2nd preferred choice and so on.

All the best !

DerpyBurrito
DerpyBurrito
Gojek18mo

This is one of the best advice.

ZippyJellybean
ZippyJellybean

Glad you liked it.

FluffyCupcake
FluffyCupcake
Amazon18mo

I know it’s the worst experience for any employee. Few things -

  • Though many comments here mentioned “take some time to recover”. I would say, that shouldn’t be the approach, market is becoming ultra-competitive and you need to crack the next role asap. Reason is - The more you delay, people will misuse ( majority will) your situation to their advantage. I already see suppression of compensation in market.

  • Take profile view services from naukri.com, it keeps your profile on top and helps you get few calls

  • Keep in touch with the people who are going through the same phase. You will have your ranting corner without any power dynamics at play.

  • Use LinkedIn search box “ hiring + role_name” every day, and keep following people making relevant posts.

  • Be ready to face rejections, accepting it before helps a lot.

SillySushi
SillySushi

"crack the next role" -- feels like we're back in entrance coaching

FluffyCupcake
FluffyCupcake
Amazon17mo

Watever!

PerkyCupcake
PerkyCupcake
Swiggy18mo

I'm really sorry to hear this. Get the papers, salary slip, TDS stuff (basically all things finances sorted).

Take anything imp from device if you still have access to the accounts.

Lastly, it happens, it's not your fault. Take time off to recover and rejuvenate. Then chart out what you want to do next.

Good luck mate!

GoofyDonut
GoofyDonut

My condolences, take care my dude!

Whatever you do, please do not shit post and corporate worship on LinkedIn about how great byejuice was

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