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theseawoof's journey

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

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Thinking

    I recently experienced a layoff from my job, and initially, I was excited about the opportunity to focus on myself and my creative projects. I had some savings and even a small business to fall back on. After the layoff, I took some time off to enjoy the summer with my family, but that quickly turned into a two-month period of inactivity. Now, I find myself dropping my son off at school and then just lounging around, wasting hours doomscrolling on my phone. I feel heavy and exhausted, relying on caffeine to get through the day, but I can't seem to muster the motivation to do anything productive. As night falls, anxiety sets in, and I start doubting my abilities and future. I really miss the structure and control I had over my life before the layoff. I've started reading to combat the doomscrolling, but I know I need to get back into a routine. I’ve heard that small steps can help, but right now, I feel stuck. Has anyone else faced a similar struggle when losing their routine? I didn’t expect this to hit me so hard.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I was laid off today after just four hours of work, receiving the news via email. The paperwork they sent was dated for yesterday, which feels a bit ridiculous. To add insult to injury, they shorted me a day of PTO but claimed they processed a severance check 'in good faith.' However, they also want me to sign a non-sue agreement to release the severance. This company is Canadian and is shutting down their US operations, specifically in California. I’m tempted to ask for that missing day of PTO and the hours I worked this morning, but I’m worried that it might jeopardize the severance offer since they’ve made it clear I can’t pursue them legally. I’m also debating whether to apply for unemployment benefits today or wait until Sunday, as I’ve heard mixed opinions on the timing. I’m considering consulting an employment lawyer to get some clarity on my situation and to ensure I have documented evidence of my layoff and the hours I worked.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I recently learned that the CDN office I work for in California is shutting down, and my layoff is expected to happen this week or next. I have accumulated about 5 weeks of PTO since California has a 'use it or lose it' policy. To protect myself, I've been documenting all my communications regarding my PTO balance. A couple of weeks ago, I reached out to the controller via email to get written confirmation of my PTO balance. I know they don't keep a record of employee PTO, so I provided my well-documented total to ensure clarity. While my email was acknowledged, I never received a confirmation back. They mentioned they would check their records, but I haven't heard anything since. Now I'm uncertain whether I should follow up on this or just let it go. I'm also unclear about my options for pursuing this if they back out after the closure. I'm looking for any advice or insights on how to proceed.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I'm currently in a tough situation with my job at a Canadian company that recently opened a location in California. It seems like I'm about to get laid off, as I've been tasked with closing up shop while everyone else in California has already been let go. They haven't communicated anything directly to me, which is frustrating. I'm just following orders to ship items back, but it's clear that they're shutting down operations here. I'm worried about my final paycheck and the four weeks of unpaid PTO that I'm owed. As I prepare to send off the last shipment, I'm anxious that once it's gone, they might decide not to pay me for my last hours worked or my PTO. I've noticed that this company has a tendency to bend the rules, and since they won't have a presence in the US anymore, I'm concerned they might ignore their legal obligations. I feel like I have no clear path to pursue them for what I'm owed if they decide to withhold payment. I’ve considered the possibility of going public with my experience to pressure them into paying, but I’d rather avoid that route if possible. This PTO was a significant part of my salary negotiations, and not receiving it would have a major impact on my finances. I'm just trying to figure out what steps I can take to protect myself in this situation.

    Company: Canadian company

    Job title: N/A

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