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notyetporsche's journey

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

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    I was laid off yesterday after nearly 7 years at a tech consulting company. My position was moved offshore as part of a cost-cutting measure, and I received no severance. As the head of a household with a wife and a toddler, this sudden change has left me feeling incredibly stressed, especially since I now have to cover health insurance costs out of pocket, which I’ve found can exceed $1500 a month. I've been reading through this sub to see how others cope after a layoff, and many suggest taking some time to relax before diving into the job search. However, I find it hard to relax with so many uncertainties looming over me. The job market seems bleak, and I’m worried about when I’ll find another position. My experience has primarily been in client relationships, project management, and customer success, rather than technical roles, which adds to my confusion about what jobs I should be applying for. I’m also contemplating whether I should pivot to a new direction or up-skill in some way, but I’m overwhelmed with questions and don’t know where to start. How do others manage to take a step back and relax in times like this? I’m feeling pretty frantic.

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