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sultanbaz's journey

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

  1. 18

    I recently got laid off and found a great way to cope with the situation. I joined a weekday hiking group in the Bay Area, California, specifically for those navigating layoffs or job transitions. This Monday, October 19, we're meeting at Marin Headlands in Mill Valley for a hike. It's a 5.2-mile loop with a 1049 ft elevation gain, and it’s a perfect chance to clear my head and connect with others in similar situations. The group typically splits into smaller teams based on hiking pace, which helps keep things organized on the trail. We chose Mondays for our hikes since trail traffic is low, making it easier to accommodate everyone. Although hiking is our main activity, the community also engages in co-working sessions, job search support, and casual meetups like coffee hangs and bike rides. It’s a supportive environment, and I’m looking forward to meeting new people and sharing experiences. I hope to see some of you there!

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  2. 17

    I recently got laid off and found a great way to connect with others in similar situations. I'm joining a weekday hiking group this Tuesday, October 13th, at Tilden Regional Park in Orinda, California. It's a 4.4-mile loop with a 554 ft elevation gain, which should be a nice way to clear my head and meet new people. The group is open to anyone navigating a layoff or between jobs, so it feels welcoming. They usually split into smaller groups based on pace, which helps make the hike more enjoyable. I appreciate that they also organize other activities like co-working and coffee hangs, fostering a supportive community for those in career transition. I hope to see others there who are looking for a little camaraderie during this challenging time!

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  3. 16

    I just found out about a laid-off weekday hiking group in the Bay Area, California, and I'm really excited to join them this Monday, October 5th, at 11 am. We're meeting at the Green Gulch trail near Muir Beach for a 4.4-mile loop with a 902 ft gain. It's a great opportunity to clear my head and connect with others who are also navigating job transitions. The group usually splits into smaller ones based on pace, which is nice because it keeps things manageable on the trail. I love that they chose Monday for the hike since trail traffic is low, making it easier for a larger group to enjoy the outdoors together. While the focus is on hiking, this community, (un)PTO, does a lot more, like co-working sessions and coffee hangs, which I think will be helpful for my job search. I’ve been meaning to get involved in something like this since my schedule opened up, and I hope to meet some new people who understand what I’m going through. I’ve heard that around 50-60 people usually show up, which is more than I expected for a weekday morning hike. I’m looking forward to it!

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  4. 15

    I recently got laid off and found a great opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. I joined a weekday hiking group in the Bay Area, California, specifically for those navigating layoffs or job transitions. This Monday, September 28, at 11 am, we're hiking at the Audubon Williams Sisters Ranch in Portola Valley. It's a 3.6-mile loop with a 400 ft elevation gain, and we're getting special access to this beautiful ranch. The group usually splits into smaller ones based on pace, which helps everyone enjoy the hike without feeling crowded. Mondays are chosen for hikes because the trail traffic is low, making it a perfect day for a group like ours. While hiking is our main activity, the community also engages in co-working sessions, job search assistance, and social events like coffee meet-ups and biking. It's open to everyone, even those who are currently employed, as long as they understand the focus on supporting those in transition. I'm looking forward to clearing my head and making some new connections!

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  5. 14

    I recently got laid off and found a local hiking group for people in similar situations. This Tuesday, September 8, I'm joining them for a hike at Pedro Point Headlands in Pacifica, California. It’s a 4.3-mile loop with a 777 ft elevation gain, which should be a great way to clear my head and connect with others who are navigating job transitions. The group splits into smaller teams based on hiking pace, which makes it more comfortable for everyone. I appreciate that they also offer support beyond just hiking, like co-working sessions and job search assistance. It feels good to connect with a community that understands what I'm going through. I hope to see some new faces there!

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  6. 13

    I recently got laid off and found a great community in the Bay Area for people in similar situations. This Monday, August 31, I’m joining a hiking group at the Stanford Dish loop, which is a 3.7-mile hike with a 534 ft elevation gain. It’s a chance to clear my head and connect with others who are navigating their job searches. The group splits into smaller ones based on pace, which is nice since it keeps the trail less crowded. I appreciate that they host these hikes on Mondays when trail traffic is low. It’s not just about hiking; the community, known as (un)PTO, also engages in co-working, job search help, and social events like coffee hangs and bike rides. I’m looking forward to meeting others who understand what I’m going through. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in this job transition journey.

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  7. 12

    I recently got laid off and I'm looking to connect with others in a similar situation. This Monday, August 24th, I'll be joining a hiking group at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, California. It's a 4.5-mile loop with a 367 ft gain, and it's a great opportunity to clear my head and meet new people who are navigating their own career transitions. The hike starts at 11 am, and I love that they split into smaller groups based on pace to keep things manageable on the trail. I appreciate that this community, (un)PTO, does more than just hikes; they also offer support for job searching and other activities like co-working and social events. I’m looking forward to getting some fresh air and hopefully making some valuable connections!

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  8. 11

    I recently joined a layoff support hiking group in the Bay Area, California. We meet on Mondays to hike and connect with others who are also navigating job transitions. This coming Monday, August 17, we're heading to Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Mill Valley for a 4.6-mile loop with an elevation gain of 879 feet. It's a great way to clear my head and meet others in similar situations. The group splits into smaller ones based on hiking pace, which helps keep the trail manageable. I appreciate that we can also participate in other activities like co-working and casual meetups beyond just hiking. It's nice to know that even those who are still employed can join, as long as they are supportive of those currently looking for jobs. I'm looking forward to this hike and hope to connect with some new friends!

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  9. 10

    I was recently laid off and I’m looking to connect with others in similar situations. I found a weekday hiking group that meets on Mondays, and this week we're heading to San Bruno Mountain State Park in Daly City, California. It's a great opportunity to clear my head and meet new people who are also navigating their job searches. The hike is a 3.7-mile loop with a 708 ft elevation gain, starting at 11 am on August 10. I'm excited to join and hope to see others there!

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  10. 9

    I recently got laid off and found out about a weekday hiking group in the Bay Area. They're organizing a hike this Monday, August 3rd, at Reinhardt Regional Park in Oakland, starting at 10:30 AM. It's a great opportunity to clear my head and connect with others who are also navigating job transitions. The hike is a 4-mile loop with a 577 ft elevation gain. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and sharing experiences during this challenging time.

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    I was recently laid off and I'm trying to stay positive during this transition. I found a hiking group in the Bay Area that meets on Mondays for a hike at Land's End in San Francisco. It's a great opportunity to clear my head and connect with others who are also navigating job searches. The hike is a 3.4-mile loop with a 546 ft elevation gain, and it's happening this Monday, July 27, at 10:30 am. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and sharing experiences while enjoying the outdoors.

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    I recently got laid off and I'm looking to connect with others who are going through similar experiences. I found a weekday hiking group that meets on Mondays in the Bay Area, specifically this upcoming Monday at Sweeney Ridge in San Bruno. The hike is a 4.8-mile loop with a 702 ft elevation gain, which sounds like a great way to clear my head and meet new people. I'm planning to join them at 10:30 am. It's comforting to know there are others out there navigating this transition.

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  13. 6

    I’m organizing a hiking group for those who have been laid off or are currently job searching. This Monday, July 13, I’ll be leading a hike at Wildcat Canyon in El Cerrito, CA. It’s a great opportunity to clear your head and connect with others in similar situations. We’ll be hiking a 5-mile loop with a 1,070 ft elevation gain, starting at 10:30 am. If you're interested in joining, let me know!

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  14. 5

    I found a hiking group for those of us navigating layoffs in the Bay Area. It's a great opportunity to clear my head and connect with others facing similar challenges. This Monday, June 29, we're meeting at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for a 6.8-mile loop with a 360 ft elevation gain. I'm looking forward to the fresh air and hopefully some good conversations. The hike starts at 10:30 am, and I'm excited to join in and meet new people!

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  15. 4

    I found an interesting opportunity to connect with others who are also navigating layoffs. This Monday, June 22, I'll be joining a hiking group in Los Gatos, CA, specifically for those who are laid off or between jobs. The hike is a 5.4-mile loop with an elevation gain of 1,085 feet, and it's a great chance to clear my head and meet people in similar situations. I'm looking forward to the experience and hope to see some new faces there!

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    I found a weekday hiking group for those of us navigating layoffs in the Bay Area. It's a great opportunity to clear my head and connect with others who are in a similar situation. This Monday, June 15, we're meeting in Oakland for a 5-mile loop hike with a 636 ft elevation gain, starting at 10:30 am. I'm looking forward to getting outside and meeting new people while sharing our experiences. It's nice to have a supportive community during this challenging time.

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    I found a hiking group in the Bay Area for those of us who have been laid off or are currently job searching. This Monday, June 8, at 10:30 am, we're meeting in Palo Alto for a 5.2-mile loop hike with a 708 ft elevation gain. It's a great way to clear my head and connect with others who understand what I'm going through. I'm looking forward to getting some fresh air and meeting new people in similar situations.

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    I recently came across a hiking group in the Bay Area specifically for those who have been laid off or are currently job searching. It’s a great opportunity to clear my head and connect with others facing similar challenges. This Monday, June 1st, they are organizing a hike at Marin Headlands, with a 5.3-mile loop and an elevation gain of 869 feet. I’m planning to join them at 10:30 AM and hope to meet some new people while enjoying the outdoors. It seems like a supportive community, especially since the group is growing, which is both encouraging and a bit daunting.

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