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Laid Off in Tech Support Group

A supportive community for everyone who has been affected by recent layoffs in tech, to come together and discuss their experiences, offer advice, and share opportunities.

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    Shiloh Hebb
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  2. Oprateur
    First time poster

    I've been through two layoffs in two years. Standard advice (coaches, networking) never worked for me. I felt desperate and willing to try anything, but I realized I needed a hard reset. I stopped tr...

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  3. Analyst

    My job has been impacted due to the restructuring of Verizon that was announced last month. What are the best tech companies to apply to at this time that offer remote/hybrid roles? I live in the Atla...

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  4. Solution Architect

    Networking is worse than useless. They just pretend to like you for as long as they can get something from you then disappear if you ask for a referral, despite history of good work. (Womens ERGs are ...

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    Berahard Ima

    Got laid off earlier this year and spent months applying nonstop — felt like shouting into the void. Then I tried this quick AI career tool (ai-career.quiz-us.com/career) that analyzed my background ...

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    Sylvester Ranjith Francis

    Hi all — I was recently laid off from my previous employer and have since been building projects around deployment automation, .NET, Python, and GenAI. If anything I’ve worked on resonates with you, ...

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  7. Manager

    okay what’s going on - In the past 2 weeks I’ve had 2 jobs I was interviewing put on hold for hiring freezes.

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  8. Cyber Security Engineer

    We’re told we’re ‘lucky’ to be here. But if luck means being overworked, underpaid, and disposable—maybe we’re not the product managers. Maybe we’re the product.

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  9. Cyber Security Engineer

    I kept my head down, delivered, hit targets. Still got cut. Not mad—just wondering what all that was really for.

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  10. works at Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation

    Hello, I’m currently based in the U.S. and actively seeking referrals for Data Analyst or Business Intelligence Analyst roles. I bring 5 years of hands-on experience in the data field, including analy...

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  11. Project Manager

    Any cut off date for bonus if the resource layoff by the firm ?

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  12. Manager

    anyone encountering hiring freezes? I had a lead on a job that was supposed to post with a stable and public tech co last week and then instead I find out there is a hiring freeze.

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  13. Implementation Manager

    I was laid off by my company at the end of 2023. They outsourced my team and only a few on the lower end of the pay scale were kept on. A few weeks ago, I see the same position I was working availabl...

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  14. Implementation Manager

    Were there any signs from your company, managers or peers that alerted you to layoffs, either company-wide or on your team specifically? Does anyone have any advice or suggestions on how to stay ahead...

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  15. Analyst

    How does everyone handle gaps in your resume due to a layoff during your interview? I always try to spin it as a positive, but I'm curious what others are doing.

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  16. Analyst

    Happy Easter everyone! I hope everyone is taking this Sunday to relax and enjoy good food and good company.

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  17. Analyst

    For those who were laid off with severance, do you have any tips for saving your severance? Between the stagnant job market and the crazy economy, I'd love to hear the creative ways you've made it las...

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  18. Analyst

    Why do you think so many companies do layoffs and then rehire for the same roles a few months later? Is it just poor planning/leadership?

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  19. Analyst

    Just because I'm curious and love to know different perspectives/techniques, how do you typically prepare for interviews? Do you do a certain activity or ritual that always puts you in the right heads...

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  20. Analyst

    I recently saw a video of a person using an AI-generated version of themselves to complete a virtual interview and got caught. The video could have been staged, but it did get me thinking, employers m...

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