Realizing it was a blessing in disguise to be laid off. Was at WF for over 20 years, so the separation was an adjustment even though the environment was toxic. Learning how to slow down, appreciate the important things in life, and trust that everything will work out. Knowing I will never sell my soul for any corporation ever again. Enjoying hobbies and using those health benefits now that I have the time.
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When laid off we traveled. Within a week. Lots of stress from the role but overall it worked out and decompressed. Saved some money for emergency and had a decent cushion before starting another role. Parted ways amicably. During travel lots of spiritual things happened; good luck, finding money, signs from the greater universe. Life is only so
long so despite ups and downs do what's best for you. Lots of people are being productive and healthy and it's a joy to have been able to work together at some point. The ones with a good attitude continue to be blessed /-- make the best of any situation and keep breathing.
How did I ever find time to work, lol?? I was displaced on 2/6...and 60 day notice ended 4/5. So, I' right at 30 days in "severance." I was with the company for 17 years, so I have some time. I designed and installed a master closet system, from scratch. I have painted my room, both kids rooms and closets...as we have carpet being installed next week. Decluttered every cabinet in my house (kitchen, bathrooms, linen closet, laundry room) and my house has never been more organized. Oh and guitar...I've gotten a lot better at guitar, as I'm playing daily. Tons of stuff donated or thrown out in the last few months. I've taken almost daily walks in the morning to reflect and be grateful for life. I knew the layoff was coming and I saved a few dollars to give a cushion, but I will need to work again. As others have mentioned, the market is brutal...so I'm trying to apply for jobs people don't want (namely onsite jobs 5x per week are getting me more hits. Remote jobs have hundreds of applicants within hours). Thats all for now. I am still in my WF Detox phase, but I'm getting better every day. Because I don't live near a hub, there isn't an opportunity for me to go back to WF...so I will need to find something else. Good luck to everyone in a similar situation! There is life after WF, for sure!
Spending a lot more time with grandkids and honey-do’s at my daughter’s. It’s been a bit jarring going from work-work-work to wiping noses but it’s been a good change so far
Just relaxing, doing some nice travel, and enjoying life.
I was planning to retire anyway (but didn’t share my retirement date with ANYONE at work). Was hoping and praying for a layoff, and finally got it 2 months before I was going to retire!
Glad I never told anyone at WF my plans. They’d have probably just let me retire. Instead, I walked out of that shtihloe company with a year’s salary worth of severance!
I've been off since the 3rd week January - Regrettably, I haven't taken much time "off" since then. I DO have a healthy balance of exercise, job hunting, and volunteering so I am well-balanced. I just haven't taken time to do any spring cleaning or time to enjoy not having to work. I know it can take time to find a job so I wanted to jump on my job search right away. I guess I'm waiting until I have an offer to actually take time "off" before I enter the rat race again. I was laid off from Wells Fargo 5 years ago (which I didn't see coming) and went back. This time, I saw the layoff coming and I am not going back so I guess I was more mentally prepared and was more willing to jump in to my search right away.
Volunteering. Pretty amazing feelings to see how many people are so much worse of than my situation every day. The running after the almighty dollar over everything else is over in my life. I am simplifying and shedding material goods. Didn't turn my phone on for 6 straight days. Now have 6 apps used for communicating to others, everything else deleted. I check my messages 3 times a day and that's it. Only reason I came back here was to share this message. Take care everyone.
Creating a new budget was first in order. Then I looked for ways to reduce expenses. I now spend time thinking of new ways to earn income. Tech is nothing like it once was. From the absurd interviews, age discrimination and impossible challenge of keeping up with entirely inconsistent expectations across job descriptions, I've had enough. The market is flooded with upwards of 200 applicants for each job posting. Additional exercise, sleeping in and making sure I get some sun are new daily goals. I spend time each day celebrating my new complete freedom from the daily grind.
Decompressing.
Haven't even opened the Cisive displacement email yet.
Immediate agenda: Dr. appts, vet appts, house repairs, spring cleaning, reading... and sleeping, lots of sleeping.
I didn't get much severance and job market is brutal, but I'm numb after working in that toxic environment.
I decided to give myself a month off as I’ve been with the company a long time and will get severance for a decent amount of time, and how often do you get an opportunity like that in life? But I’m already losing my mind trying to think of “relaxing” things to do. I really do miss my job. I’ll probably just get to work looking for the next, and studying for stuff to add to the resume. (Unfortunately these are not things I find enjoyable.)
I’m going to be hitting the gym and doctor’s appts. I’m also getting plenty of rest and actually have time to do some spring cleaning. I’m also catching up on some reading
it's quite a transition to walk away from a job so abruptly! (get the call, access cut off).
Do your best to decompress and practice some self-care.
Just be sure not to trash WF when you start interviewing--even if asked what you didn't like about WF.
Multiple hour long whack sessions. My goal is 15 in a day.
Hitting the gym, boating, long walks, gardening, napping, reading and at times, eating and drinking my feelings. If you have to get laid off, it’s a great time of the year for it.
Flogging the dolphin like they were before at work.
Weightlifting, relaxing, taking care of myself. Running errands, catching up on stuff it felt like i never had time to do while on the 9-5. I'm so happy and healthy. It's really making me re-think looking for another M-F office job as my next move. Working 5 days a week leaves so little time for life to happen.
Highly recommend making a list of all of the specific things you'd like to do with your free time once you're laid off - it's easy to forget those things once you actually have the time!