I got laid off three weeks ago, and I'm still struggling with the aftermath. Initially, I was in shock, but now it's a mix of sadness and anger. I wake up some mornings and can't shake off the thoughts of what happened. Normally, I’m good at moving on, but this time feels different. I joined my previous company in December 2025 and reported directly to my manager. We had monthly one-on-ones where he consistently praised my work and never mentioned any performance issues. In fact, I received a 'Meets Expectations' rating in my mid-year review. I often took on tasks that others avoided, and while we weren't close friends, we had a decent rapport, often chatting casually since we shared a community background. On the day I was laid off, I received a sudden meeting invite with our VP. When I asked my manager about it, he responded with, 'I don’t know, you need to join it.' That response felt off to me. I joined the meeting and was laid off. Later that evening, he reached out on WhatsApp, apologizing for not being able to respond earlier. I asked him to keep me in mind for any future opportunities, but then I heard nothing for three weeks. Out of the blue, he called me asking how I was doing and if I needed help. He mentioned feeling bad for not reaching out sooner and offered to refer me for other positions. He even had the nerve to say it was a business decision and that he didn’t want to discuss what happened. I couldn't believe it—three weeks of silence, and now he wants to check in? I’m honestly considering deleting his number. It might sound childish, but I really don’t want to see him again. I just needed to vent about this whole situation.