Since my manager and several coworkers were let go, I can't settle into work anymore. I'm always trying to read the signs and figure out whether another round is coming for me. I've been searching for another job, but nothing has worked out so far. I needed somewhere to admit how hard it is to keep acting normal through all this.
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I have asked for pay cut in order to avoid layoffs. Still I got PIP. They do not want to save money, they want to save H1Bs.
There are a LOT of shady, unethical, psychopathic and literal criminals working in tech.
That said, there are a lot of very good people. And those are the ones to keep.
They need to do 2 things
- deliver some form of the PCL-R to every single person covertly
- get very advanced background and lifestyle checks.
- Review past HR interactions, rumors of breaching code of conduct or company policy.
Because good people with fantastic output, talent and morals have had their lives turned upside down by the fu--ing a--holes.
Op, it's time for you to take control over your life.
@OP now might be good time to consider a completely different line of work and career. Never too late!
@cf LOL
@e4 not so easy , trying but after months of search only got 1 offer in IT as well for less pay …
@bk change the industry move out of IT
@bk I never told them to get a new job. I told them to let go of the uncertainty and make a plan. That plan might include leaving for a new job. If they are hanging out waiting for their job protections to kick in than they should stop whining about uncertainty. It looks like a lot of the EU is having problems delivering on all of the social programs and the job protections. See how long all of that lasts. Now that the US is largely pulling out of providing blanket military coverage for all of NATO see how much more of your money will have to go into defense spending. Your cost of living is going to continue to increase so you will pay more and get less. Welcome to socialism. It doesn't just take money from those you consider rich it redistributes all of the wealth as they see fit. You can have that lifestyle.
@b6 move to another company does not guarantee that you wont be impacted by a layoff mid / long term, all IT companies are reducing headcounts now .
In the EU we are more protected and have rights and they have to pay you more ( depending on tenure ) so severance and unemployment money will allow you to live for at least 1 or 2 years getting the same money as if you were working ….so maybe it is not a clever move to leave …
Don't treat it like uncertainty. Treat it like there is another layoff coming and it will impact you. Now you have certainty so go figure out your next move. This company isn't going to get better and go back to the way things used to be. Its just not. Move on.
@OP It's not a nice situation to be in. It seems like every 6 months. Whilst you're there, try to do your best.
Take advantage of the learning resources. Not doing so is a regret of mine. As a programming example, where I worked Java 8 was only recently used. Java 8 has big changes compared to previous versions and these impact what's considered best practice for Java - collection iterators where big once, then for-each loop, now, maybe, streams. In this case, could learn a more modern version of Java, even get certification. Then there are the o'reilly books. Of course, most of the learning would have to be done on your own time. Try to use AI in smart ways to augment your skills.
AI can be used (outside the company to evaluate your CV and job history (do a relatively detailed job history as a basis for your CV). You can use AI to analyse your strengths and weaknesses on email chains (taking into account confidentiality).