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A year ago at this time I was facing a layoff. While I did find a job after a somewhat short search, this was one of the most stressful things I've had to put up with. One of the worst parts of it was coworkers asking if I had found a job yet. I'm writing this to say, that if you have coworkers facing a layoff, do them the courtesy of not asking if they've found a job yet. Better yet, don't talk about the job search unless you have a lead for them or the bring it up. I just wanted to put this out there.
I've been unemployed a few times across the arc of my career so far...this is not an uncommon thing in IT. I seldom "liked" it (with an exception or two, given great severance packages). There is tons of work in my field, by-design to my skills, but yes agreed it's great when peers come to you with leads...aka networking opportunities...vs. platitudes. They mean well, but "don't get it."
Unemployment is uncomfortable for others. Peer of mine who retired as a Lt. Colonel (O5) after about 24 years of service is having difficulty finding civilian work. He has a great pension, but still it's stressful for him too since he's in his prime and wants to work, like most of us. But after about a year of listening to his trial-and-error, and a little coaching on what employers want these days, I'm starting to wonder what those same employers don't like about him...see, I'm doing it too. People are funny that way, me included apparently.
I've been unemployed a few times across the arc of my career so far...this is not an uncommon thing in IT. I seldom "liked" it (with an exception or two, given great severance packages). There is tons of work in my field, by-design to my skills, but yes agreed it's great when peers come to you with leads...aka networking opportunities...vs. platitudes. They mean well, but "don't get it."
Unemployment is uncomfortable for others. Peer of mine who retired as a Lt. Colonel (O5) after about 24 years of service is having difficulty finding civilian work. He has a great pension, but still it's stressful for him too since he's in his prime and wants to work, like most of us. But after about a year of listening to his trial-and-error, and a little coaching on what employers want these days, I'm starting to wonder what those same employers don't like about him...see, I'm doing it too. People are funny that way, me included apparently.
Regardless of the situation, the job search is stressful and hounding someone about it doesn't help.
A year ago at this time I was facing a layoff. While I did find a job after a somewhat short search, this was one of the most stressful things I've had to put up with. One of the worst parts of it was coworkers asking if I had found a job yet. I'm writing this to say, that if you have coworkers facing a layoff, do them the courtesy of not asking if they've found a job yet. Better yet, don't talk about the job search unless you have a lead for them or the bring it up. I just wanted to put this out there.
Maybe they were asking so as to get tips of where to apply also?
No doubt, being unemployed is very stressful. Once, a group of co-workers and I were faced with a layoff at a start-up (low on funding). We stayed in touch and helped each out with leads, etc. Eventually, one of us found a job and was able to refer others to the hiring company. So, it can work both ways.
A year ago at this time I was facing a layoff. While I did find a job after a somewhat short search, this was one of the most stressful things I've had to put up with. One of the worst parts of it was coworkers asking if I had found a job yet. I'm writing this to say, that if you have coworkers facing a layoff, do them the courtesy of not asking if they've found a job yet. Better yet, don't talk about the job search unless you have a lead for them or the bring it up. I just wanted to put this out there.
I went through this two years ago. They cut my position, but I had to work there six more weeks. The person they SHOULD have cut (the entire office knew it) was desperate to find me a job, obviously to ease her guilt. It was also the time of year that our office usually hosted a lunch, but that was scrapped. This person looked me in the face and told me she was glad because she "doesn't handle change well."
It was a horrible six weeks and they treated me like garbage, but I couldn't walk out because I needed the money.
Two years later, I'd like to send them a thank you card for being petty *******s because it was the BEST thing that could have happened to me.
I went through this two years ago. They cut my position, but I had to work there six more weeks. The person they SHOULD have cut (the entire office knew it) was desperate to find me a job, obviously to ease her guilt. It was also the time of year that our office usually hosted a lunch, but that was scrapped. This person looked me in the face and told me she was glad because she "doesn't handle change well."
It was a horrible six weeks and they treated me like garbage, but I couldn't walk out because I needed the money.
Two years later, I'd like to send them a thank you card for being petty *******s because it was the BEST thing that could have happened to me.
I kind of hope so because I hate to think there are more places like that!
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