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Fluffy-Feedback7125's journey

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

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Got a Job Miscellaneous

    I’m back in the job market after two years of stability. I had a tough experience in 2023 when I was job hunting due to a toxic manager who placed me on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Fortunately, I secured a new job in early 2024 that I genuinely liked; the company culture was great, the pay was good, and I enjoyed my daily work. Before joining, I had spoken to several people who assured me that layoffs were not a concern here. However, I was unexpectedly laid off last month without any prior warning. I received positive performance reviews and had never faced negative feedback. The reason given was budget cuts and a reorganization. It’s disheartening to find myself in this situation again, especially after having navigated a difficult job market in 2023. Now, with the job market seeming even worse, I feel drained and unsure about how to keep pushing forward. I’m looking for advice from others who have faced multiple job losses in a short period. How did you find the strength to keep going?

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    Feeling Miscellaneous

    I got laid off from my role at a large company about a month ago, and honestly, it hit me out of nowhere. I had been performing well, juggling everything from project planning to defining product strategies and writing user stories. Despite my contributions, I was the only one from my team who was let go, and the reason given was budget cuts and restructuring. It’s disheartening to think that I was so easily replaced, but I can’t help but wonder if my teammates miss me. I did a lot of the heavy lifting, and while I felt underappreciated at the time, I hope they realize how much I was doing now that I'm not there. I know that in corporate environments, people come and go, but a part of me wishes that my absence is felt, even just a little. Has anyone else experienced this feeling after a layoff?

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