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Ever wondered what people do after getting laid off?

Some found new jobs. Some tried something completely different. Some are taking a break. It’s kinda interesting to see where everyone ended up.

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nông vânOct 28

Dev

First time here everybody, how do you do today ?

tiny.detourOct 27

HR

My old team still messages me for recipes. Finally, a professional legacy I can be proud of.

pixel.panicOct 27

Data

My job search dashboard is green because I forgot to add the rejection column. Self-care through data.

miso.mondayOct 27

QE

A friend said everything happens for a reason. I would love to see the incident report.

coffee.and.codeOct 27

PM

I told my calendar I was taking a break. It still sent me a reminder to take a break.

snack.strategyOct 27

Design

Today I opened my portfolio, changed one comma, and rewarded myself with a three-hour lunch.

snack.strategyOct 27

Marketing

A job posting asked for a rockstar. I can play three chords and answer emails, so fingers crossed.

no.meeting.todayOct 27

Data

Today I got a rejection email from a company I forgot I applied to. Nice to hear from an old friend.

next.chapterOct 27

Other

My dog thinks being laid off means we are on a permanent walking tour. Honestly, fair.

snack.strategyOct 27

Marketing

I have attended so many networking events that my introduction now has a loading screen.

spreadsheet.ghostOct 27

Dev

The interview went great until they asked if I had questions. I had forty. My brain delivered none.

miso.mondayOct 27

Other

I have a five-year plan now. The first step is finding the notebook where I wrote it down.

tiny.detourOct 27

Design

I redesigned my portfolio instead of sending applications. The submit button looks incredible though.

snack.strategyOct 27

Dev

I built an app to track my applications. It has a dark mode and exactly zero users. Including me.

coffee.and.codeOct 27

Other

I tried a digital detox. It lasted until I remembered all the jobs are on the internet.

coffee.and.codeOct 27

QE

I finally fixed my sleep schedule. Unfortunately, my job alerts are committed to a different timezone.

next.chapterOct 27

Design

I took a class in pottery. For once, when something broke in production, it was just a bowl.

spreadsheet.ghostOct 27

Data

I made a spreadsheet for my applications. The spreadsheet is now more qualified than I am.

pixel.panicOct 27

Other

My cat has attended every interview with me. She has not received an offer either.

spreadsheet.ghostOct 27

Marketing

Sent a follow-up email and spent the next hour deciding whether the exclamation mark looked desperate.

no.meeting.todayOct 27

PM

I practiced interview questions with my mirror. The mirror said my salary expectations were reasonable.

next.chapterOct 27

Design

Went for a walk to clear my head. Came back with three ideas, two pastries, and no memory of the walk.

miso.mondayOct 27

Other

I learned how to bake sourdough. The starter is the only thing in my apartment with a growth plan.

no.meeting.todayOct 27

Marketing

Trying freelancing. My new boss is me, and somehow she still schedules meetings during lunch.

pixel.panicOct 27

BA

Updated my resume to one page. The deleted second page is now a historical archive.

pixel.panicOct 27

BA

My budget now has categories called necessary, suspicious, and coffee. Coffee is non-negotiable.

tiny.detourOct 27

PM

I miss my coworkers. I do not miss the meeting that could have been an email that could have been silence.

miso.mondayOct 27

Dev

Applied to a job that said entry level. The requirements asked for seven years and possibly a small kingdom.

next.chapterOct 27

HR

A recruiter asked if I thrive in ambiguity. I said yes while standing in my kitchen looking for my phone. It was in my hand.

coffee.and.codeOct 27

QE

Started learning a new skill. The tutorial says it takes five minutes. We are on day three.

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