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harrisdev786's journey

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

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I was laid off after just 3 months at my job due to company restructuring and their hiring/firing policies. Now, I'm left with some questions about my next steps. I'm wondering if experience letters and payslips are still valuable after such a short tenure. Should I include this company on my resume, or would it be better to leave it off? Also, I'm concerned about how this layoff might affect my PF accounts. Any advice or suggestions from others who have been in a similar situation would be greatly appreciated.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I have been unemployed since February 2026 and my PMP exam is scheduled for the third week of December. I'm at a crossroads and trying to decide whether I should focus on my job search or dedicate my time to preparing for the PMP certification. Given the current job market, I’m unsure which path to prioritize. Some advice I received suggested that since I have a lot of free time, I could potentially do both—job searching and studying for the PMP. However, I’ve also heard that having a PMP certification has become somewhat standard in the Project Management field, meaning it might not give me the edge I need to stand out. It’s frustrating to think that obtaining this certification might not significantly improve my job prospects. I’m looking for thoughts on the best approach to take during this challenging time.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I lost my job in February 2026 due to a layoff, and since then, I've been actively searching for new opportunities. I'm continuously upskilling, tweaking my resume, and applying to various positions. It's been challenging, and I'm starting to wonder if the job market is really that bad or if my options are just limited. I’ve seen others in similar situations; one person I spoke to lost their job just three weeks ago and has had a few interviews, but had to decline some offers due to scheduling conflicts or unsatisfactory pay. It's tough knowing that I probably won't find a job that pays as well as my previous role, especially after being with my last company for 15 years in the banking sector.

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