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strawberrybeesknees's journey

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

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    Feeling Miscellaneous

    I got laid off today from my entry-level sales position at a tech company. I was let go along with another new hire because we simply didn't have enough experience to meet the sales targets set for us. It's frustrating because we weren't given adequate training or time to improve our skills. We were only informed about the sales numbers we needed to hit a couple of weeks ago, and while we did our best to reach those goals, it turns out we needed to double or even triple our efforts to keep our jobs. It's hard not to feel angry and distraught about the situation, especially when we were both excited to start our careers in this industry.

    Job title: entry-level sales position

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I graduated with a physics degree in 2025, complete with research experience and publications. However, after applying to numerous tech, physics, and engineering jobs for a full year without success, I found myself stuck in an insurance sales role that I absolutely despise. I took the job out of necessity, knowing it wouldn't fulfill me, and now I’m feeling the consequences. Fast forward to today, and I'm miserable. My days are filled with anger and frustration because I feel like I'm wasting my potential and the knowledge I gained during my studies. The job barely requires any math skills, and I’m mentally under-stimulated, which is driving me to the brink. I dread the constant negativity from customers who yell and hang up on me. I need a solid plan to transition back into a physics or tech-related field, but going back to school is not an option for me. I feel lost, especially with my nearly year-long unemployment history. I’m hoping to find some guidance on how to re-enter the job market in a more fulfilling role.

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