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NaturalEquivalent446'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 completed what I believe was the final round of interviews for a leadership role at a company I've been targeting for quite some time. After the interviews, I followed up with the recruiter, who informed me that they were working on the final steps before extending an offer. However, since that conversation, communication has significantly slowed down, and it's been longer than I anticipated. I've been on the job hunt for almost two years now, so I know some of my anxiety is stemming from the prolonged nature of this process. I understand that hiring can be delayed for various reasons like approvals, HR processes, budgets, or scheduling conflicts, and I'm trying my best not to jump to conclusions. Still, after such a lengthy search, it's tough not to wonder if something has changed behind the scenes. I'm curious if anyone else has experienced a similar situation where they were told an offer was imminent but then had to wait several days or longer. How did it turn out for you? Did you eventually receive the offer, or did things take a different direction? I'm looking for real experiences as I try to remain patient.

    Job title: leadership role

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I’ve been feeling completely overwhelmed in my leadership role lately. A few weeks ago, the position I had been working towards was suddenly taken away, but I’m still expected to handle all the responsibilities that come with it. I'm leading initiatives, training new hires, interviewing candidates, solving escalations, and supporting multiple teams. The only thing that changed is my title, which has left me feeling lost and unappreciated. The workload has intensified significantly over the last few weeks, and I find myself balancing my own caseload while also taking on additional tasks. I’m constantly in back-to-back meetings, redesigning workflows, and handling escalations from every direction. The pressure is unreal; by the end of the day, I feel completely drained, like I could just collapse. I’ve noticed that my memory has started to falter, and I often forget why I walked into a room. In meetings, I get so anxious that I stutter or stumble over my words, which is not something I’ve ever experienced before. The emotional toll of leadership is heavy; I’m expected to motivate my team and keep everyone optimistic, even when I’m struggling to find that optimism myself. I’m grateful to have a job, but that doesn’t negate the burnout I’m feeling. I think about work constantly, even during my supposed off-hours, and I feel like I’ve lost a part of myself outside of work. I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has been in a similar situation, where you have all the expectations of leadership without the title or recognition. Did you manage to find a way through it? Did you set boundaries, leave the role, or find a position that allowed you to lead without sacrificing your well-being?

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