I Am Unemployed
I was told today that after 12 years my position is eliminated and I am being laid off from my job. The uncertainty and fear is overwhelming. Any tips on handling a job loss
46-50, M
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hairstylistkrg
I've been there. I stayed lost till I found another job. You just feel lost and out of control when you don't leave on your terms, and, for me, that feeling didn't go away till I was back in my own terms. Hope you have lots saved. I used everything I worked my whole life to save. You will be in my thoughts. Hope things look up for you.
RumBoy75 · 46-50, M
thank you. hate that I feel so fragile.. like I am going to slip over the edge and fall apart... it will pass
hairstylistkrg
Yes it will pass. What do you do? If you don't mind me asking.
RumBoy75 · 46-50, M
Basically a punching bag for everyone... LOL
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software defect prioritization, customer service, software product management, product marketing.
-Software defect prioritization for customers and developers
-Customer side product release management
-Managing software defect reporting and resolution processes
-Liaison between marketing, services and development teams
-Small features product marketing for travel website
hairstylistkrg
Well maybe this will lead your life in a different direction. It's hard to see it now but everything will work out. :-)
RumBoy75 · 46-50, M
Ya, I am trying to take a week and not think about it and not worry about it but it is hard to do that.
hairstylistkrg
I know. They sure could have waited till after the holidays too.
Thia999
Did you find employment yet?
RumBoy75 · 46-50, M
not yet but still looking
Thia999
Sorry you have not found a job yet! Your story is almost identical to mine. I was gainfully employed at the same company for almost 13 years and then suddenly over 300 of us were terminated. I thought the world was going to end because I really did not see it coming so I was left somewhere between shock and worried. I have had two jobs since then but neither was worth much. The entire dynamics of the companies were very dysfunctional and the jobs were literally making me sick. I am searching for a job again and I am praying that I have paid my dues and I will find a better job again. Losing my job followed by two very horrible jobs was just uncalled for. I can not understand why good workers go down the drain sometimes while others stay afloat. I am a very good worker but I feel so discouraged. It's time though for me to buck up and get in the saddle again and hopefully I can find a job that is more suitable to my well being then the last two. It sucks being just five years from retirement. Employers do not want to necessarily hire me because of my age. Best of luck to you!