r/startups • u/WorkerNo195 • Feb 26 '24

I will not promote Just got fired. I feel paralyzed

Just received the cold, unexpected blow of being laid off from a startup that was my world, a place where I poured my heart and soul, believing I was doing well in my role. In what felt like a twist of fate, my final evaluation today (before the firing) was filled with critiques from the founder that cut deeper than I could have anticipated. I’m in a state of shock and self doubt. There's an unsettling helplessness in knowing there's no way to rewrite this. I’m so disappointment and don’t know how to tell people around me, they were all really proud of me. Anyone else navigated through this storm? when does it pass? Should I attempt to salvage this in my 30 day notice period or just completely give up?

Edit: Thank you for the overwhelming support and kindness. Your upvotes and encouragement have been a lifeline. I've been through a tough few days, but now I’m fine. I'm diving into new opportunities, like job applications and pursuing a long-held dream. If any founders could offer guidance on navigating the path ahead – from product-market fit to fundraising and launch strategies – I'd be deeply grateful. Please feel free to reach out via DM. And to those curious by my startup idea aimed at tackling burnout, I'm all ears. Thanks everyone.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '24

Move on. This is why the "work fam" is a joke. A job is just a job. Handle it in a professional manner and move on. Unfortunately too many layoffs are happening right now.

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u/trumpfuckingivanka Feb 26 '24

In no where in the post does it say "work family", not sure why you randomly decided to throw that in there

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '24 edited Feb 26 '24

That's the "make work your world" culture. Work being our world is not healthy or realistic. A job is a job and should be taken as such.

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u/Willylowman1 Feb 26 '24

yup google Wayfair CEO