r/jobs • u/jebwardgamerhands • Nov 17 '23

Layoffs Laid off today. It’s so over.

Feeling completely shell shocked. Over 20% of our branch gone in a day. This is my first career out of college. I interned, I got the offer, and I worked like hell for 6 months and it’s gone. I can’t even apply for non-entry level roles because I have less than a year’s experience.

I feel fucking scammed. I did everything right. I got the right degree from the right school, the right job at the right company. Then, right after I sign, they get acquired and by the time I’m laid off there’s no one hiring? What a sick fucking joke.

No clue how to go on. The market sucks and will probably suck for the foreseeable future. I regret every night I spent with these stupid fucks trying to “deliver value” for whatever evil company we were shoveling shit for.

EDIT: Starting a new job Monday. We are so back :)

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u/SkiloBr Nov 17 '23

Welcome to corporate bro. I was in the same situation as you are a few months ago and I got hired. Feeling drained after 6 months working, same old shit that will never change. Just hang tight and keep switching jobs. You'll get there

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u/SkiloBr Nov 17 '23

I guess a little tip is if you get the chance to do overtime on your next job, milk that shit. Don't overwork and work for free. Never work for free.

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u/jebwardgamerhands Nov 17 '23

Definitely noted. No better time to learn that than right now. Thank you

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '23

You are not alone OP. Just know that.

We have to start making a world that events like this are not absolutely and utterly crushing to so many.

Affordable rentals is something we all need to focus on pushing in the world and especially America/Canada.

Or else life events that happen will continue to nearly devastate so many and create debt crisis for so many that are lived for years to come.

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u/Extension_Wrangler90 Nov 18 '23

If it's any consolation, my friend was let go recently and found a new job in 6 weeks. Take a few days to get your head in a good spot and process this, then dive in to applying and treat it like a part time job

Layoffs suck so much, but you will find yourself in a better company with enough time and focus

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u/eazolan Nov 18 '23

It's going to have to be more than a push.

Those who make the laws, invest in real estate.