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Inner_Ninja_2107's journey

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

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently finished a lengthy 5-round interview process for a role that took about 2.5 months. My final interview was three weeks ago, and since then, I noticed the job posting had been reposted a few times, which made me think I had missed my chance. Just when I thought I had moved on, the recruiter reached out to say they have 'some news' and want to set up a meeting. I have mixed feelings about this. I don't think my final interview went particularly well; it was decent, but not my best performance. Now, I'm left wondering if it's normal for a recruiter to schedule a Zoom call just to deliver bad news, or if this could indicate an offer. The uncertainty is making me more anxious than I was when I had given up on this opportunity. I’ve seen some comments suggesting that I might be the backup candidate if the first choice didn't work out, which is a possibility. I’m just trying to prepare myself for any outcome.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I was laid off from my role as a product manager focused on creative tech about a year ago. I have over 10 years of experience as a designer and animator, and I've successfully launched two video products from scratch while leading various AI initiatives. Since my layoff, I've faced an incredibly tough job search. Despite numerous interviews where I felt confident, I've consistently been told that my background didn’t fit, even though I have direct experience with what these companies are trying to achieve. I can't help but feel that my identity as a Black woman in tech might be influencing my job search. I've seen the other product manager who was laid off with me land a job within three months, while I'm now approaching month 11 without an offer. I’ve been studying hard for interviews and asking for feedback, only to hear that the teams were impressed but chose other candidates. It’s disheartening to look at the companies I apply to and not see anyone who looks like me in their 'about us' sections. I’ve never struggled this much to find a job before, and while I want to believe it’s just a tough market, I can’t shake the feeling that my race plays a role in my challenges. I hope I’m wrong, but it’s hard not to think about it.

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