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Anondreamyanon's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I was laid off a couple of months ago from my role as a Senior at a tech company where I had worked for nearly a decade. Recently, I noticed that they are hiring for the same position but at a lower level, which has me contemplating whether I should apply. While I was in the middle of the salary range for my previous role, I know they typically pay less for this associate position. I have some familiarity with the team, but I’ve come to realize that I don’t actually know them as well as I thought. I remember the high-stress environment from my previous team, and while my coworkers generally liked my work, I worry about how it would feel to return after being laid off, especially at a lower level. Financially, I’m okay for now thanks to my husband’s salary and my severance, but I’m anxious about how long it might take to secure another offer. On top of that, I’m almost five months pregnant with our second child, which adds to the pressure. I’m torn between wanting to apply due to my familiarity with the company and the potential for easier interviews, and the fear of low-balling myself or appearing desperate. I’ve received mixed advice, with some suggesting I should reach out to my old manager for support, while others recommend looking elsewhere to maintain self-respect. Ultimately, I’m just trying to navigate this challenging situation.

    Company: tech company

    Job title: Senior

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I was recently laid off and have been actively applying for jobs over the past month. I've submitted applications to several established companies, but I'm starting to feel a bit anxious as I haven't heard back from any of them yet. I'm wondering if this is typical in today's job market. I’ve read that if you don’t hear back within a week, it usually means they’ve moved on to other candidates. It’s been a month now, and I’m beginning to think I might just receive generic rejection emails soon. I’ve seen some people get responses within a couple of weeks, but I guess my experience is quite different. I’m curious if others have faced similar situations after being laid off and how long it took them to get any feedback.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I recently experienced a layoff and have been actively applying for jobs over the past month. I've submitted applications to companies like Dayforce and Paylocity, but unfortunately, I haven't received any responses yet. I'm starting to wonder what the typical turnaround time is for job applications these days. Is it common to wait this long without any feedback, especially when I don't have referrals to help me get in front of recruiters? Any insights would be appreciated.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I was recently laid off from my job at a tech company where I had spent nearly a decade growing my career. This all happened just as I found out I was pregnant with my second child after years of struggling with secondary infertility. My first job was as a stay-at-home mom for a year, but I was fortunate enough to get into a trainee program that launched my career in tech. The layoff was part of a mass reduction when my company merged with another, and now I'm facing the daunting task of finding a new job while preparing for a new baby. I know I have transferable skills, but the reality is that many companies are looking for specific experience, and my experience is mostly with internal tools from my previous employer. Financially, we're okay for now, but the situation is weighing on me emotionally. I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression in the past, and just when I felt like I was getting back on track, this happened. My contacts, who have praised my work and even written LinkedIn recommendations, seem hesitant to connect me directly with recruiters. They’re fine with me listing them as referrals, but I feel like I need more than that. I worry about having to return to the struggles I faced before becoming a mom, like long commutes and low pay, especially since it's just my husband and me without much support. I don’t want to dip into our savings or make significant lifestyle compromises, especially since we were close to buying our first house. This baby is so wanted, but the stress of having two kids relying on us is overwhelming. I’ve always been ambitious and dedicated, and losing my job has made me question my employability, even for entry-level roles. I’m reaching out to this community for success stories because I really need some hope right now.

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