I constantly feel like I'm not prepared enough even though I think I did everything I could do in this situation.
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I've had some interest from other financial services companies who've messaged me on linkedin, but when I look at those companies' layoff sites -- it's the same commentary. I plan to take a couple of courses in October to brush up on old skills (laid off or not) and then look for a position outside of financial services with the goal of being self-employed in a couple of years. I have a plan that will allow me to move and live where I want - not dictated by where I'm employed.
Too bad i won’t be laid off I’m too important to my department I’m the best thing they’ve gotten
Show up on random message boards and ask people questions like this.
@vig+1otnFPhf that is my nightmare outcome.
Please Uncle Chuck, set me free but pay me handsomely to go in peace!
Great answers here by everyone. It just goes to show that life does in exist after CS.
Use my entire severance to buy all in on 20 year US Treasuries. Lock in at 4.35%, just like Charles Schwab...........
@vig+1otnFPhf I'm going to be REALLY sad. I can (and will) find another job, but I want the severance.
Travel baby!
Most of ya'll gonna be really sad when you wake up, it's '24, and you still have a job 😂
To work somewhere else.
YOLO on WSB
Interview for another job.
The moment they announced RTO I hit the market. I knew layoffs were around the corner.
I had a few interviews and landed a spot laying 25% more than I’m at now. Requires extensive background checks.
I’m hoping I can extend the start to early October to be here for the rumored 9/18
Sh-t show
If I am layed off I am not leaving my house for two weeks. I plan on using a majority of my severance / waiting period to pay my mortgage / car for the next 3-4 months. Saving the rest.
Treating myself to a "sabbatical" with some of the severance and live off the rest + savings while applying to new jobs. The break would be good for me, it's been a long few months
Las Vegas and hire some "therapists", I am sure it is allowed in my HSA, health issues.
I have a lot of money saved up and after crunching the numbers I think I can safely "retire" early so I think I will give it a shot... That said, I'll likely reactivate my developer accounts and write some mobile apps again, do some other things I've always wanted to do (e.g. freelance voiceover work). Anything I make will be icing on the cake, so why not?
It's time to experience life, find some joy again, and forget about this rigged rat race and the mo--ns running it.
I am going to become a famous social media influencer. My own YouTube channel.
Great question, OP.
When the layoffs were announced, I sat down and wrote down a list of things I want to do if I get laid off. That includes some home and personal projects, as well as "career reboot" jobs, in case I decided I want to move out of the financial services industry. I'm not going to stress, I'm going to enjoy the break from work.
Exercise, sleep, books, video games.
Ride the severance + unemployment as long as possible while focusing full-time effort on building an online business