FuzzyPotato
FuzzyPotato

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

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?

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SquishyMarshmallow
SquishyMarshmallow

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

FuzzyUnicorn
FuzzyUnicorn
Student10mo

I'm interested to hear more of this story 👀

FluffyUnicorn
FluffyUnicorn
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JazzyNarwhal
JazzyNarwhal

Same bro not even sure where to start preparing:(

ZippyMochi
ZippyMochi

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

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Layoffs
by PerkyPickleSoftware Engineer

How did you bounce back after being laid off?

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!

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by SnoozyPotatoSoftware Developer

Layoff and bouncing back

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 no...

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by WigglyNoodleRapido

How to prepare for a layoff ?

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 d...

Layoffs
by QuirkyWalrusSoftware Engineer

Got laid-off from a YC backed startup

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. ...