I was just laid off this week. Am still reeling from the shock, crying at odd moments, cycling through grief, despair, relief, hurt. Though many people from the company were let go I was the only person from my department and relatively low level, so it feels quite personal, as if the big layoffs were just an excuse to get rid of me.
I will eventually have to come to grips with whether I want to remain in my industry or not but that seems like a decision best delayed to a time when I am calmer.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2013 -
18 answers
I have a feeling that I am going to be laid off at my review next week. Since I suspect that this is coming, I would appreciate any suggestions on what I should say at the review and also, what the next steps I should take are, particularly things that I may not think of or overlook during the somewhat emotional time. Further details on my particular situation inside...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2012 -
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My boyfriend of one year just learned that he'll be laid off in the next few months. He's now applying for jobs in our hometown, as well as dream jobs that are halfway across the country. We need to discuss what we'll do if he moves out of state -- Do I go or stay? LDR or break up? -- but I'm trying to sort out my thoughts and feelings about what I want first. What questions should I be asking myself?
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posted by commander biscuit
on Oct 2, 2012 -
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At a work-life crossroads: 23 years old, college grad, getting laid off, about to get married and buy a house, struggling to find the next job, in school but thinking about going back for more degree(s). Seeking general advice on my next steps.
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posted by wansac
on May 18, 2012 -
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It seems increasingly likely that my company is about to go belly up, probably in the next 2-4 months. What should I be doing to prepare for this eventuality?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2011 -
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I'm leaving work under less than ideal circumstances, and I don't want a going-away party.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2011 -
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I just got notice of my lay-off last week, which will be effective at the end of this month. My company is offering what I think is a great package, but I want to make sure I am taking advantage of it to the fullest.
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posted by gertzedek
on Jul 9, 2011 -
11 answers
Awkward public run-ins with coworkers who survived the company layoffs when you didn't - I need strategies for getting through the situation as gracefully as possible.
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posted by green_flash
on Nov 28, 2010 -
14 answers
I'm an innovative thinker who got stuck in an engineering box. I'm about to get kicked out of the box. Can you help me find a new box?
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posted by w00bliette
on Aug 2, 2010 -
8 answers
There are many askme questions where answers are given that say "Have you asked to be laid off?". Have you or anyone you know done this successfully? My company is not laying off - when people leave or are let go or retire, they are just redistributing duties and not rehiring.
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posted by sio42
on Jul 12, 2010 -
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The short: I've been laid off, but the company wants me to come back as a contractor to finish up a few projects. And I want to finish them.
How much money do I ask for as a contractor?
Of course, the details are inside.
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posted by anonymous
on May 28, 2010 -
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I've been, for a while, what economists would call a discouraged worker; in most ways I gave up trying. Lately, I'm trying to marshal my spirit, resolve and grit together and get back out onto the job market. One of the biggest emotional problems I'm having is a fear of being let go again within a few months of this hypothetical new hire. It's really demotivating me and sapping the energy out of my efforts.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2010 -
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I think I might get fired soon. Should I quit so that I don't have that black mark on my resume?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2010 -
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California unemployment: Where's the threshold for a reduction of hours constituting job loss?
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posted by gum
on Jan 11, 2010 -
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What kinds of social assistance are available for members of the middle class who get caught in the current economic downturn?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2010 -
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Countdown to my annual review--and I'm a freaking out (sort of). What's the best way to get through it?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 11, 2009 -
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In Queensland, Australia: I've been laid off from a job for which I've never had a contract. No notice, no redundancy payments offered, etc. I'm screwed, right? I imagine so, but just checking.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 4, 2009 -
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Layoffs: my best work buddy and right hand guy at work just got laid off. Have any coping strategies for me?
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posted by crazycanuck
on Jan 22, 2009 -
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Post layoff "career transition program" workshop, funded by the former employer. More inside, but mostly I just want to know what to expect.
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posted by 8dot3
on Jan 19, 2009 -
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I've been told I will be laid-off in the May to July time frame if no new work happens. I like my job a lot and I really don't want to move, but I like being able to pay my rent more. Turns out there are several jobs that I think I can handily win in another city, but I think they'll all be filled by the time I find out if I will be laid off or not. Do I leave now or hope for the best here?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 26, 2008 -
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Do I qualify for CA unemployment as an unpaid founder of a startup? What if the company goes under or lays me off?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2008 -
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I work for a very small company that has to lay off an employee due to budget restraints. I have heard that in firing someone, the day of firing should be the employee's last day in the office. This protects the company from any harmful backlash. Does this rule hold true for layoffs as well?
posted by binocularfight
on Aug 8, 2008 -
17 answers
I was recently laid off and given only one week's severance. Several people have told me that this is not legal. Could they be right?
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posted by bingo
on May 13, 2008 -
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I work for the US division of my company; there are also divisions in Canada and the UK. Recently we laid off a few people, and were told that the work they did would be handled by the Canadian division. But we work with large video files (up to 10GB) so transferring them electronically is reasonably time consuming and often results in transfer failures. So why would my company do this? Why is it desirable for them to lay off people in the US and "send" the work to Canada?
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posted by The_Partridge_Family
on Mar 8, 2008 -
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How can my husband collect unemployment benefits for temporary layoffs, in Illinois?
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posted by Joleta
on Jan 23, 2008 -
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After 5 years of working in the US, I was laid off last week. My chances of being able to stay here are slim, and I'm rather upset at the thought of returning to the UK. If you were in my situation, and had a bit of savings, what would you do?
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posted by forallmankind
on Dec 18, 2007 -
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Recently laid off self-employed partner: should I send September's Quarterly Estimated Tax payment or keep it to buy food for my children?
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posted by not that girl
on Aug 17, 2006 -
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How do I go about getting adjunct prof/tutor/instructor jobs with aging, mostly unused credentials?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 5, 2005 -
6 answers
I'm in the position of having to layoff/terminate several employees due to program structure changes at a small non-profit agency (thus the "free" part, we have a tight budget). I have spent a couple of hours searching for templates for layoff/termination letters online with no luck. Can anyone point me towards a good online source for this?
posted by HuronBob
on May 13, 2005 -
6 answers
