Just got laid off after 13 years.
“Company restructuring”. I have been with them since 2010, was a Senior Manager. Joined when it was just getting past it’s startup stage, and have grown with it over the years.
At the beginning of the year we got a new boss, who restructured the team. I lost 2 out of 3 of my direct reports, destroying my team and ruining what I have built over the last couple of years.
It shifted my responsibilities, but was a chance to get back to doing something other than managing people which I was looking forward to.
Fast forward to this morning, get a calendar invite from HR and my manager “URGENT MEETING”. Figured what it was, the writing has been kind of on the wall, even though just last week my manager asked me if I would be interested in her position if she got promoted. So kind of a surprise, but also not.
Lots of emotions at the moment. This job lasted longer than my marriage. It was my first “grown up” corporate job. Made some life long friends.
Honestly kind of relieved? Oddly enough. I think I was ready for a change and a new challenge. I am financially secure, getting a decent severance, so I can take some time to find something I love.
But at 47. I am a bit scared to find a new job. Getting prepared for a roller coaster the next few days as I sort it all out.
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- i had a similar situation happened to me in 2019. Our consulting firm tried to raise prices with our client. Didn’t work; we all lost our jobs. Didn’t help that my marriage was ending. Job hunting was stressful.
But. It turned out to be the start of an amazing turnaround. I got a job in a different industry, new girlfriend, and the opportunity to attend one of the best schools around.
I hope the same happens to you. - I got laid off in March and OOF it was rough at first. I had never been laid off so it was such a culture shock. The first 2 months I was job hunting and interviewing literally everyday and almost burnt myself out.
I also got to hang out more with my family and get back into my painting. I still haven’t found a job but I’m in a MUCH BETTER mindset than the 11 years I spent at this job that kicked me out.
I’m happier, healthier, and feel like myself for the first time in years. Definitely take it easy, take time for yourself, and trust that EVERYTHING will work out. Every person that I’ve talked to who’s ever been laid off said it was for the best. We gon be ALRIGHT!!!!!!!! Sending you hugs and love my friend