I recently experienced a semi-layoff after relocating to Europe for my job. I had been working remotely for this company since 2023 and was thrilled to receive an offer to move to their headquarters. I left Brazil in February, bringing my cat and all my savings, hoping for stability. However, this month, all administrative employees were put on semi-layoff status, which means my workload has been cut to 50%, and the notice period is now just two weeks instead of three months. Thankfully, it doesn't affect my visa, but I feel completely lost. I dedicated so much to this job, juggling multiple roles, and now I'm left feeling abandoned. I moved here expecting a fresh start, but now I'm applying for jobs just days after arriving. The worst part is that our boss didn't consider how this would impact our visas. I dread going back to the office; it feels like a betrayal. I confided in my manager about my fears of instability, and he assured me that layoffs wouldn't happen here. Yet, here I am, in a semi-layoff situation. I don't speak the local language fluently, and I've faced numerous rejections. Who would hire someone who just moved here four months ago? I don't have any money to return home, and my family has relocated to a farm, thinking I would be stable here. My best friend is now living in the countryside, and all the job opportunities are in the city. I feel so lost and alone.
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