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Posted on 7/23/26 at 4:45 pm to
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
98165 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 4:45 pm to
quote:

What is the name of the company?


We Fire Guys The Day Before Their Bday, Inc.
Posted by THRILLHO
Old Metairie near Cleary
Member since Apr 2006
50494 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 4:51 pm to
quote:

We Fire Guys The Day Before Their Bday, Inc.



Not trying to victim blame, but maybe the OP should have been job searching a few months ago.
Posted by IamNotaRobot
OKC
Member since Nov 2021
2037 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 4:56 pm to
Management does a good job of telling their employees they are safe and haven’t heard anything right after the meeting where they were told how many were getting axed. Sometimes the writing on the wall is obvious, sometimes it ain’t.
Posted by TheWalrus
Land of the Hogs
Member since Dec 2012
47973 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 5:22 pm to
I got laid off in November and got a new job in May that is the best thing that’s happened to me in a long time. Sometimes it works out for the best.

Laid off on a Friday, following Monday was my birthday coincidentally. I did get some severance at least and was actively looking to leave that job.
This post was edited on 7/23/26 at 5:28 pm
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Baw Land
Member since Sep 2017
14812 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 5:23 pm to
quote:

What is the name of the company?


I’m not going to explicitly say it, but they are a well known Braves sponsor.
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Baw Land
Member since Sep 2017
14812 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 5:24 pm to
quote:

Not trying to victim blame, but maybe the OP should have been job searching a few months ago.


It was completely out of left field. I was only 10 months into my tenure, and had no indication my performance was bad or that the company was looking to cut.
Posted by Breauxsif
Member since May 2012
22982 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 5:25 pm to
quote:

I worked as a reporting & analytics manager

You should easily get another job in no time if you are in analytics. Don't you Doordash as well, if I recall, as supplemental income?
Posted by greenbean
USAF Retired - 31 years
Member since Feb 2019
6552 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 5:26 pm to
Only losers get laid off, stop being one.

Just kidding, best wishes
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Baw Land
Member since Sep 2017
14812 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 5:28 pm to
quote:

You should easily get another job in no time if you are in analytics. Don't you Doordash as well, if I recall, as supplemental income?


I quit that once crime started getting out of hand. I might have to pick it back up to supplement GADOT unemployment. Only got a week’s severance since my tenure was so short.
Posted by Shooter
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
9311 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 5:56 pm to
I hear there's a few hotties at the homeless shelter!
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
21597 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 5:56 pm to
quote:

Only got a week’s severance since my tenure was so short.


Damn
Posted by TigerBait1971
PTC GA
Member since Oct 2014
16440 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 6:03 pm to
God won't give you more than you can handle.

It may be uncomfortable for a minute, but you'll come out better on the other side.
Posted by Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
22469 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 6:15 pm to
It will all work out in the end! Been there
Posted by Bayou_Tiger_225
Third Earth
Member since Mar 2016
13081 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 6:36 pm to
Happened to me last Wednesday. So I’m right there with ya. Here’s what to do.

Get your resume updated and to a couple head hunters, then let them go to work for you. While they search private sector jobs, look for any high level government job you could slide into. Adding a nice title bump, good benefits, and a potential pension is never a bad thing.

Take a long weekend and get away. I went up to my hunting camp to bush hog and drink beer.

Spend some extra intentional time with your family, and find a certification or two to get.

Something will come up soon. I had an interview today and another one with with a different company next Tuesday
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
23229 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 7:36 pm to
quote:

Could use some words of encouragement from you goofy baws.


I got laid off in 2016 after 29 yrs with same company. They did me a favor in the long run because 1.5 yrs later they closed the plant. Anyway, it took me about 8 months but I got a new job better than the one I had. I found some work with some contractors that paid a few bills and the severence I got was huge so in the long run I was better off.
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
57079 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 7:49 pm to
I got laid off when I was 30. I switched industries and worked four years learning the new industry. Then partnered in a startup and we hit it out of the park.

America is a land of second chances. Go get ‘em, and good luck to you!
Posted by Weaver
Madisonville, LA
Member since Nov 2005
28131 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 7:53 pm to
You are an OT baller it’s all good
Posted by kayjay
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
680 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 7:57 pm to
Sounds like AI replaced you. What degree do you have and what skills?
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
62825 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 8:07 pm to
Get your resume together.
Posted by hometownhero89
Center of the Earth
Member since Aug 2007
2152 posts
Posted on 7/23/26 at 8:20 pm to
Hopefully you didn’t have to train the Indians who were going to replace you.
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