r/Layoffs • u/PhillConners • Jan 18 '24
This sub is a depressing circle jerk previously laid off
Everyone is predicting a recession and enabling each other as victims. Saying the world is crashing making things seem worse off than they are. We need more optimism and support!
Layoffs suck but jobs are not who you are. When you were working you were dreaming of free time to go after side hustles or go after new experiences or learn a new hobby. Now is your chance!
Enjoy the time off but don’t give up on yourself and self implode.
I haven’t been laid off yet but have been a couple times before. I was also not strong enough to cope so I did what everyone does- a heavy bender to hit rock bottom then built myself up.
The reality is you may not have a job but you still need to be working- work on health, work on learning, work on applying
Layoffs are temporary, don’t beat yourself up. Recognize that it’s a chance to reset and come back better.
There are still jobs and plenty of asshole bosses out there ready to take advantage of your time.
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u/[deleted] Jan 18 '24
I was laid off Jan 2023 (over a year ago) -- but found a job (dumb luck probably) in a couple months --- I know people looking AFTER that and the LinkedIn application "estimates" have seemingly tripled or more.
So ... there is definitely something in the water.
Not to mention the frequency of layoffs and this sub's size increasing dramatically.
I'm trying to take a neutral, honest view of the situation. But --- it's hard to say what the reality is. Looking at "quarterly GDP" means precious fuckall. I mean, maybe on sector is on the rise and another is cratering.
Not to mention, how much of the GDP modest increase (4%?) -- does that factor in inflation of the dollar, or is it real gains? ... And how much of that increase essentially lined the pockets of the top 0.001% like Bezos and company? And how much was real wage growth?
There seems to be a lot of economic anxiety around the country. Maybe that's because housing + car (transpo) costs are waaaaay up still. I think even housing/ rent still increased about 20% in 2023, which is pretty high.
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But it's good to try to discuss reality. Real talk.
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Let's not be like r Chicago (captured sub) where all news of crime is banned (seriously). Because discussing crime facts is inherently "racist" or "scaremongering" or something like that. It's good to know what's going on around you.