I got laid off from meta on 4/19 with a sick package, and honestly I thought I'd feel great. It's been Fucking miserable. I loved my job, I worked on some really cool stuff. All the projects I was in the middle of, will now be forever in a state of limbo. I wish I could have defended myself a little bit. I've got nothing but love all the coasters, but man I actually enjoyed this shit. The job market fucking blows. 1 year ago, I sent my relatively mid resume around and was getting interviews everywhere, now Im lucky if I even get a rejection letter. I suck at leetcode/CTCI bullshit. I got just good enough at it just to squeeze through at Meta. Now with the market being so competitive, it's incredibly tough to get through the interview process even if you nail the problems. I only think about the gym and interviews lately. Idk what the fuck to do. In the past, interviewing used to be fun. My old mentality used to be "ah fuck it, I'll give it a shot, and if nothing happens, oh well". Now I'm a nervous wreck before every interview. I apologize if this is a "why me" post, but I'm losing my shit. All this to say, while it might sound great to drop the job responsibilities for a while. It's emotionally taxing. TC: 165k base -> 0 (yeah I got fucked with the TC...) #severance #layoff EDIT: I just want to make it clear, I am very grateful for the severance, just frustrated
I suck at leetcode too, so if I get laid off I'll be there with you anyway
♥️ let's start a club haha
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When unemployed I've found it helpful to only job search 2-3 days a week (if you aren't in an interview loop) and the other days make sure you're having fun. You'll go crazy job searching 5 days a week.
Layoff did have mental impact on people with heart. I feel you.
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Having been laid off before in a similar situation I can totally appreciate the emotions. That said, like all things this too will pass and just hang in there as change is often positive for those who work hard and prepare for their opportunities. As we make our own luck in life. All the best mate.
I am in same boat, and i am always on LinkedIn either searching jobs or applying jobs and feel exhausted end of the day. Unable to focus on anything- can’t cook a meal, can’t even binge watch or read a good book as mind is always wandering and dealing with major mood swings! Gym/walk is also not helping much in my case but i make it a point to go outdoors atleast for an hour. Anyway so it seems this is normal course and we will have to give it some more time !
You really summed it up perfectly. That's exactly how I'm feeling. I love cooking and nowadays i don't even want to microwave leftovers. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement ♥️
Also don't forget it's actually the rare opportunity you get to spend more time with people you love. And they definitely help, cook for your loved one, ask friends out for a drink, call your parents, take your dog to the park. Life is much more than work. (Laid off from Meta in round 1, took me couple months to land at SQ)
Hope you feel better soon! Might not be super helpful — but consider that you’re probably still better off financially than most Americans… 😅
That's definitely true, im definitely very fortunate in that regard
Certainly be grateful for what you have, and your pain is sreal regardless of other people situations being harder. Be grateful AND let yourself feel what you feel.
Hang in there! This should pass too. I was also impacted by layoffs three months ago and initially I also thought it’s gonna be fine but then realized how tough and competitive the market really is.. After applying to hundreds of jobs and interviewing at bunch of places, I finally got an offer few days ago. It’s not the same TC as compared to my previous company but base salary is almost the same so that’s at least something to get back on the track. I know how you are feeling.. just relax and spend time with your friends and family and you will find something soon! Best of luck :)
Thank you fellow human 🤝