After four years at one of the tech giants that had mass layoffs. I won't name the company here but you can probably figure it out if you look in the news today. They eliminated almost my entire department. Really heartbroken as this was the first job I actually really liked and was paid/compensated fairly after a string of horrible jobs in my 20s. Have few months of severance which helps but scary times considering the current economic climate.
Anyways will reset for a week or two and then will be looking for something in the tech field product/product specialist related. Keep your head up out there BBI.
my company is in tech, and we work with your company (tangentially - if I am right on who it is) and we are hiring a lot of roles.
Not in expert, but here in NH and VT there it seems to be a robust job market and the lifestyle is family friendly.
always sucks hopefully u have a cash buffer and a little time to reevaluate career if that is warranted
good luck
Where do you live? a lot of our jobs are remote, but some in product success (which is what our term is for what your job sounds like) they want a specific region.
There is little job stability today vs what there was say 40-50 years ago.
Anyone who possesses a skill that others need should consider going into business for him/her self. Then, you at least can control your own destiny.
Fortunately, I had always saved for a rainy day along the way and got decent severance to keep going. I've been fortunate that when I was let go, I was only out of work for a few weeks & landed and was able to double dip income with severance (I highly recommend if you can pull it off.)
I'm sure you will get the same advice, use your network, reach out to old friends/co-workers. There are lots of short term consulting gigs out there. I was looking into one but landed a full time spot so didn't need to do it. But I'd suggest setting up your own LLC for tax purposes and most of the consulting jobs I was considering required it for their books. I'd recommend you take the time now to get that in place so you have that as an option if needed. Many companies have adopted a "try before you buy" where they will hire as a consultant and decide to convert to full time.
Good luck, you'll land on your feet. Take a few days to clear your mind and then get at it.
My employer might have a req or two open for domain leads/application owners. Might also be remote. Work mostly with internal stakeholders and sometimes with vendors. Stakeholders are global, though, so you'd be expected to have a flexible schedule (late nights for APAC, early mornings for APAC+EMEA meetings), but you might still get away with a 45-50 hr week.
I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. You will bounce back even better than before.
Keep the faith!
If there are layoffs by a company that results in 50 or more employees, the company has to notify the government 60 days prior to the layoff date.
There are websites for each state. Just Google WARN Act with the state 2 letter initials for their site.
Here is New York data base. There is one there for the JFK Hilton that the layoff date is 6/1/2023
https://dol.ny.gov/warn-notices
https://dol.ny.gov/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-warn
WARN Act - ( New Window )
I was devastated, but looking back at it all these years later? It was the best thing to ever happen to me career wise.
I am sorry to read about your layoff and wish you the best on your new journey.
I have a lot of contacts at SaaS startups in NYC (100-500 employees) and if you came from one of the big tech companies, I'm sure there's a ton of smaller employers that would love to have you (and would likely treat you better anyway).
Drop a line to my alt email if you want (meratelos@gmail.com) and we can talk a little further.
My employer might have a req or two open for domain leads/application owners. Might also be remote. Work mostly with internal stakeholders and sometimes with vendors. Stakeholders are global, though, so you'd be expected to have a flexible schedule (late nights for APAC, early mornings for APAC+EMEA meetings), but you might still get away with a 45-50 hr week.
get away with 45-50 hr Yuk!!! I am spoiled AF I max at 40 hrs in tax acct during busy season 15-20 off peak
but I have done this crap 28 yrs and way beyond giving a crap I also make squat but dont have kids around to support
Good company. Dont want to leave but our sales are lagging in this economy and don’t see improvement next two quarters.
If there are layoffs by a company that results in 50 or more employees, the company has to notify the government 60 days prior to the layoff date.
There are websites for each state. Just Google WARN Act with the state 2 letter initials for their site.
Here is New York data base. There is one there for the JFK Hilton that the layoff date is 6/1/2023
https://dol.ny.gov/warn-notices
https://dol.ny.gov/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-warn
WARN Act - ( New Window )
This is what severance covers.
Good luck, take a breath and try not to take it too personally.
Currently the company I am working for has slowed down hiring and has shown no layoffs.
Paused hiring in certain departments and shifted; but has for sure continued to hired in certain departments. I trust leadership that didn't go spend crazy and need to make any drastic changes in the future. They really werent allowed too like some of the major tech companies were allowed too.
Happy to talk more if you'd like over LinkedIn or via E-Mail.
newjacksm at gmail dot com
Greg
Just saw this, I am in Astoria too!
I'd also point out that while their have been a ton of layoffs from top tech companies in the news, most of them are still above their 2020 levels in hiring. So we are still at a net positive in tech companies over the last few years.
It sucks to be laid off, but keep your head up. There is lots out there. You have a severance, take some time to clear your head and get it in the right space. Then hit linkedin and find you next role. It is out there.
And good luck Daddy. It sounds like you’re in good hands.
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I'm located in Astoria, Queens. Feel free to shoot me an email if easier. bcassidy0906@gmail.com Thanks!
Just saw this, I am in Astoria too!
Also in Astoria haha
You care if you e-mail me?
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I did this for a while and it was one the funnest things I've ever done. You're your own boss but the thing that sucks is your car gets beat up and people always bitch just about everything.
But yeah, like I said it sucks you have to use your own car ... unless you're using your old company's vehicle for deliveries. Hehehehe. Wasn't me. Caught me on the counter? Wasn't me.