I'm currently facing a tough situation as I'm about to be jobless in six weeks. I've been networking extensively and praying for a miracle to land a new job. In the meantime, I'm thinking about how to celebrate if I do find a new position. My first plan is to go to church since I haven't been in a while and feel it's time to reconnect. After that, I want to volunteer and help others in my community who are also struggling to find work. It’s really difficult to secure a job where I live, so I believe that doing good deeds might bring some positive karma my way during this challenging time.

I just learned that Essity is planning to lay off 800 employees globally as part of a cost-saving initiative aimed at reducing expenses by 1 billion SEK. This process will continue until the end of this year. It's concerning to see such a significant reduction in workforce, and I'm curious about which specific roles will be affected.

I work in a government organization and have been here for two years. Lately, I've been feeling anxious about potential layoffs. Recently, two colleagues in my department left and weren't replaced, with management citing hiring difficulties and budget constraints. In an adjacent department, five people were let go over the past year, including a key role that won't be backfilled due to significant budget cuts. Our department was also asked to reduce our budget for next year, and we've lost perks like snacks and travel for everyone has been canceled. All these signs have me worried that layoffs might be on the horizon. I'm considering updating my resume and preparing for the worst.

Applied at Mattel for Unknown

Applied at Webflow for security engineer

Applied at Complexio for Lead Fullstack Engineer

Rejected by: Next Match AI, Saudi Arabia for Senior Web Developer

Applied at YO IT Consulting for PHP Developer

Applied at Elaniin for Laravel Developer

i applied to react native developer job at Devfied ... let see how it goes

Got a project invitation on Upwork.com for a TrueCaller project, but I rejected it as TrueCaller has limitations on its end which I can't bypass for that project.

I am at the last year of completing my graduation in the degree of Bachelors of Computer Science. Will start my job search after a successful completion of the degree.

Rejected for Senior Web Developer position at Equip ... reason being hired another candidate.

I was laid off twice in last 8 months. Top performer. Recent one drowned me alot and exit was brutal.

Now, several recruiters ghosting application or low balling than my current salary.

one opportunity is @ final rounds

Upwork feels like a scam. I lost 400 connects with no notification. Even if they expire after a year, users should be warned in advance. Letting them expire silently feels unfair and like a way to take users’ money.

#upwork

Applied to 'PlayCanvas Developer Needed' job on Upwork, client viewed my proposal but so far no response. I bid a lower hourly rate of $16 but looks like client needs cheaper than that.

https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~022050862995397019004

One positive feature Upwork added is returning of connects when a job is cancelled by client.

The job search is a grind. Bidding on platforms feels like a "pay-to-play" cycle with no replies. I’m logging my journey on LayoffLog.com to track apps and block scams. Turning the search into a system—from setback to setup. Join me there!

Bidding on Upwork.com is a financial drain. As seen in the image, clients don't even view many of my bids. I am losing money on connects while Upwork benefits from these sales, despite the lack of client engagement or responses.

Applied at Next Match AI, Saudi Arabia for Senior Web Developer