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Here's a little advice I give everyone whose been laid off. Get another job and one that pays more money.
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That's probably not even the case. The company could be simply bleeding money and his position was expendable because someone else could pick up his responsibilities. Happens all the time.Sorry to hear that fam. But learn from it. Learn what it is about your skill level, personality, initiative, etc. that allowed the company to consider you expendable. Because while you were let go, there were plenty that kept their jobs. Think about what they did differently, and mold yourself into that kind of person for the future. Until we learn from our history, we are forced to repeat the same headaches. In all aspects, become better. Best of luck comrade.
That's probably not even the case. The company could be simply bleeding money and his position was expendable because someone else could pick up his responsibilities. Happens all the time.Sorry to hear that fam. But learn from it. Learn what it is about your skill level, personality, initiative, etc. that allowed the company to consider you expendable. Because while you were let go, there were plenty that kept their jobs. Think about what they did differently, and mold yourself into that kind of person for the future. Until we learn from our history, we are forced to repeat the same headaches. In all aspects, become better. Best of luck comrade.
Take this as a lesson learnt.
If you're employer had to pick someone to lay off, would they pick the employee that showed initiative or the guy that just met expectations?
Keep your head up.
Right, but he still didn't make himself irreplaceable by learning other processes, like those that kept their positions did. He said already that he was quiet during presentations and always met expectations, 'met' is not somebody that's irreplaceable. When those are the things you're doing, you aren't necessarily going above and beyond, you're just going with the flow and the flow can get you laid off. I always smirk when I hear people complain about job security, there's ways to earn job security, wherever, at least over others in the same position, if you're willing to put in the time and effort. Most people aren't. (Not a shot at OP, by any means, I know not of his work ethic, I'm speaking generally)
Here's a little advice I give everyone whose been laid off. Get another job and one that pays more money.
Happened to me in 09 during the crash, sucked at the time but it was the best thing to happen to me.
Recommendation:
Update Resume
Update Linkedin Account
Update other job posting sites
Reach out to headhunters / consultant companies
Reach out to your network
Apply to internal jobs
Do not take the severance as a lump sum or you will have to pay bonus takes on them.
Hit me up if you have any other questions or want to chat
Take this as a lesson learnt.
If you're employer had to pick someone to lay off, would they pick the employee that showed initiative or the guy that just met expectations?
Keep your head up.
I understand what you mean. TBH the reason why I feel liberated is that we were recently working on projects that I just wasn't 100% with in terms of passion and interest. That's in addition to my actual position which I knew I couldn't see myself doing in the long run. Sure, I could take the initiative, but deep down inside there was nothing really pushing me to do it. I guess you could say thats a sign that I needed to look for another job.
Right, but he still didn't make himself irreplaceable by learning other processes, like those that kept their positions did. He said already that he was quiet during presentations and always met expectations, 'met' is not somebody that's irreplaceable. When those are the things you're doing, you aren't necessarily going above and beyond, you're just going with the flow and the flow can get you laid off. I always smirk when I hear people complain about job security, there's ways to earn job security, wherever, at least over others in the same position, if you're willing to put in the time and effort. Most people aren't. (Not a shot at OP, by any means, I know not of his work ethic, I'm speaking generally)
No offense taken, I wasn't going above and beyond. Not to say I was just being comfortable, but I didn't really see myself in this position for the rest of the year which is why I was interviewing with other firms the past few months. Just hoped I could've ended it on my own terms or at least with another job in hand
Can you tell me a little more about your layoff story? (You can PM if you would like)
I was thinking of reaching out to a headhunter as applying to jobs online (especially company sites) seems like a waste.
Keep your head up.
Do you think they wrongfully terminated you?
Yea I definitely feel. Complacency grows from lack of motivation, happens to everyone. Surprise layoffs blow, for both the employee being laid off and the manager executing them. Necessary evil sometimes. Just stay optimistic about your future bro. You're your only obstacle, I'm sure you'll be back on your feet and running in no time, and hopefully in a position that you love, or at least a company you can foresee some growth with.
I will PM you the layoff story when i get back to the crib today.
Headhunters and recruiters are the way to go. Applying online is typically a waste of time. My wife actually got hired via her linkedin profile so i recommend folks to always keep that updated. I still get emails from recruiters with an 5 year outdated resume on careerbuilder and monster, so make sure you update those. Also clean up facebook/twitter accounts because a lot of companies are searching though sites before hiring.
what part of the country are you in?
repped for proper usageYea I definitely feel. Complacency grows from lack of motivation, happens to everyone. Surprise layoffs blow, for both the employee being laid off and the manager executing them. Necessary evil sometimes. Just stay optimistic about your future bro. You're your only obstacle, I'm sure you'll be back on your feet and running in no time, and hopefully in a position that you love, or at least a company you can foresee some growth with.
if you don't mind me asking, how old are you and what position was it? keep your head up bro