I was laid off from my role at Uber in 2026, and ever since, I’ve struggled to find a job that matches my previous compensation. Despite receiving a few offers from multinational corporations, none have come close to what I used to earn. I’ve noticed that even experienced professionals, like my former manager who joined a well-funded startup after our mass layoff, faced similar challenges when that startup shut down due to funding cuts. On LinkedIn, I see many people from Microsoft's Xbox team, with over eight years of experience, still actively looking for jobs and commenting 'Interested' on postings. It’s a tough market out there. My advice for anyone who has been laid off is to treat your severance pay as if it were an active salary. Set a budget as though you are still employed, and consider accepting a lower-paying job for the sake of your mental peace and to ease any pressure from family. Once you have that baseline security, you can focus on finding a better-paying role while employed. Currently, it’s not the peak hiring season. I’ve noticed that around 90% of job postings seem to be ghost jobs. While many people offer referrals, they often don’t lead to results. I received referrals for positions at Google and Microsoft eight months ago, but I haven’t heard back from either. The peak hiring season usually occurs in January and February, so I’m focusing on honing my skills and technologies during this time to increase my chances of landing a solid offer when the market picks up. This has been my experience so far.
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