Yes, I have been laid off. I was in an industry that is very stable and layoffs are uncommon. Everyone who was laid off did get a package of 1 week of pay for ever year you had with the company and some workshops on building a resume and interviewing techniques.

I have to say, the worst part is the feeling of rejection and knowing that the company released you when they kept some other employees. Try not to take it personally, as it will only hinder you on your job search.

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Posted by Thecoz

Member since Dec 2018

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Posted on 12/7/20 at 4:52 pm to Spankum

Come on I know oil industry guys here...

Been laid off twice...when bp bought amoco I was caught in research department without PhD....
Was there 17 years.. us citizens severance maxed at a year...European maxed at 1.5 years... medical covered for a year...I got a year and my severance date was two months in the future.. laid off Monday...started a new job Friday with a 20 percent increase...asked my boss if I could leave before my severance date...he said yes so I got checks from two companies for two months then got a check for 12 more months from amoco...

Second time got 1.5 months ( was there 3 years) company was shutting down us operations...started three weeks later ..same pay but bonus structure that paid 20-60 percent more...I maxed out bonus...

You do not want to hear how nice it was when the new small company I worked for was bought by a big oil three years later.:)

Always worked out...but it is an event that will test you..make finding a new job your new job immediately....

Also I know a lot of people laid off..probably more that have than have not in my industry..(oil)

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