Dammit, I'm being laid off

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I still have 60 days to go, and if I stick around until then I'll get severance pay (not sure exactly how much yet but if based on tenure which looks likely I'll get credit for at least 4 years worth, could be pretty nice)...but yeah first time in my life.

At least this is also like literally the lowest unemployment of my life but quite a blow. At least this might allow met to get an office/at least hybrid job again because I missed the social interaction and don't have a lot of work friends anymore, I had so many in my 20s.

Still this is not a pleasant day...blech.

[John Dule]

This is your big chance to start the greatest Midwest emo band the world has ever seen! (Should be a low bar.)

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Condolences. I hope you make the most out of this.

[Crumpets]

That sucks man, I'm sorry. What industry do you work in?

[Ferguson97]

Sorry friend. The job hunt is a pain in the ass.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

That sucks man, I'm sorry. What industry do you work in?

Student loans which is even more of a clusterf[inks] behind the scenes than in reality. The issue being Department of Education has to cut what they're paying, probably due to lack of payments and thus I bet they can't afford my site anymore

I still have quite awhile before I even need to collect unemployment at least and it's literally the lowest unemployment rate of my lifetime.

[vitoNova]

Join the Navy. 

I have no idea why, but the powers-that-be at the Pentagon raised the max enlistment age to like 45.  I can absolutely see you as an analyst of some sort (HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT, whatever).  Get you some national security credentials, bruh.

[RFK 2024]

Sorry to hear this BRTD.

I hope you are able to find a new in person job (that is not located in a Trump precinct)

[It’s so Joever]

Join the Navy.  

I have no idea why, but the powers-that-be at the Pentagon raised the max enlistment age to like 45.  I can absolutely see you as an analyst of some sort (HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT, whatever).  Get you some national security credentials, bruh.

NO I AM NOT SEEING THE WORD SIGNIT OFF WORK NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
I HATE DODMS I HATE THEM SO MUCH

Oh also Yvan eht nioj meme

[vitoNova]

Join the Navy.  

I have no idea why, but the powers-that-be at the Pentagon raised the max enlistment age to like 45.  I can absolutely see you as an analyst of some sort (HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT, whatever).  Get you some national security credentials, bruh.

NO I AM NOT SEEING THE WORD SIGNIT OFF WORK NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
I HATE DODMS I HATE THEM SO MUCH

You're GEOINT, though, if I recall, right?

[It’s so Joever]

Join the Navy.  

I have no idea why, but the powers-that-be at the Pentagon raised the max enlistment age to like 45.  I can absolutely see you as an analyst of some sort (HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT, whatever).  Get you some national security credentials, bruh.

NO I AM NOT SEEING THE WORD SIGNIT OFF WORK NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
I HATE DODMS I HATE THEM SO MUCH

You're GEOINT, though, if I recall, right?

Nope. Didn’t get accepted to that one.

I am interning with GAO and I am looking at some DOD Intelligence stuff though.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

So sorry to hear. I was wondering why there would suddenly be budget cuts in Minnesota, but your job is federal.

Praying for a good outcome. New doors will open.

[NOVA Green]

Sorry to hear that mate, Capitalist austerity measures hit the public sector as well as the private sector.

Time to brush up on your KSE's, create tailor resumes based upon your future career goals.

Old saying for every door that closes another one opens.

Plus current job environment benefits Labor over Capital, so maybe you could end up better off, especially if you are willing to relocate.

You can do it... plus maybe you can bring a Union into a work environment as well.

[dead0man]

that sucks dude, but like you said, best time ever to be looking for a job.  With a good work history, you could have good job in a few days.  Good luck.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

that sucks dude, but like you said, best time ever to be looking for a job.  With a good work history, you could have good job in a few days.  Good luck.

I've been here almost 5 years and have had multiple cross skillings and worked in training, is that a "good work history"? Most of my previous work was various business call centers. Also some Medicare stuff.

[dead0man]

that sucks dude, but like you said, best time ever to be looking for a job.  With a good work history, you could have good job in a few days.  Good luck.

I've been here almost 5 years and have had multiple cross skillings and worked in training, is that a "good work history"? Most of my previous work was various business call centers. Also some Medicare stuff.

yes, but I mainly meant just showing up consistently and on time and no long periods of unemployment.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

that sucks dude, but like you said, best time ever to be looking for a job.  With a good work history, you could have good job in a few days.  Good luck.

I've been here almost 5 years and have had multiple cross skillings and worked in training, is that a "good work history"? Most of my previous work was various business call centers. Also some Medicare stuff.

yes, but I mainly meant just showing up consistently and on time and no long periods of unemployment.

Oh yeah. I haven't been unemployed at any point since 2008.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Also found this very encouraging article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/layoff-workers-how-are-they-doing

[vitoNova]

Always interview like a Pimp.

That's why geography boi didn't get the job.  lol

[Meclazine for Israel]

Best of luck in the future.

Getting laid off or losing a contract makes you feel like a turtle tipped on their back with no one helping. It makes you dizzy and you succumb to your own self doubt. However that is the wiring or structure of your brain.

Unfortunately, all humans are wired this way, so in a period where you are working and you know the work is coming to an end, it can make you feel like an imposter. No one wants to feel that way.

I run contracts which start and stop. The stopping process sucks. Ultimately, you can turn it into a positive when you get your next position or contract.

[lfromnj]

So sorry to hear. I was wondering why there would suddenly be budget cuts in Minnesota, but your job is federal.

Praying for a good outcome. New doors will open.

No offense to BRTD and I wish him great luck but he also did say he was doing literally nothing at work.

[Sol]

I'm so sorry buddy

IDK if this is what you're looking for, but this blog has a lot of good resources on resumes, cover letters, etc.

[Fuzzy Bear]

I would still try to get a job before your layoff hits.  HR departments have a prejudice toward the long-term unemployed.   The best way to get a job is to have a job.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

So sorry to hear. I was wondering why there would suddenly be budget cuts in Minnesota, but your job is federal.

Praying for a good outcome. New doors will open.

No offense to BRTD and I wish him great luck but he also did say he was doing literally nothing at work.

That was hyperbolic and we have more work now although that's about to end at the time of my end involving accounts mergers. The reason is we got a pay cut from the government and they decided to consolidate the division to only people in Nebraska, Wisconsin and the area around Brownsville, TX. That might sound like an arbitrary grouping, but Nebraska is where the company is headquartered, Wisconsin where the company they bought and are merging accounts was headquartered, and Brownsville is obviously for need of bilingual people, and probably cheaper than the DFW area where we had an HQ.

What hurts though is the excuse given is that additional security requirements next year will require something called a "PIVI card" which needs to be granted in person meaning employees will have to live in accessible distance of a physical office. Except we still have one open in the area and even if it closes at the end of the year which it no doubt will the office in Eau Claire is closer to us than many other spots in Wisconsin. I think they just can't afford our office anymore.

Anyway after checking job listings I'm feeling better. Most even pay the same/better. And I did DoorDash last night as kind of a test...it worked out well, I think I could rely on stuff like that and some other gigs if needed in the interim, although I'm not planning on it coming to that.

I would still try to get a job before your layoff hits.  HR departments have a prejudice toward the long-term unemployed.   The best way to get a job is to have a job.

I probably will and in fact intend to apply for a different job internally that's available remotely, but if I time it right I can start a new job right after getting a large severance package. And even then it wouldn't be long term unemployment if I got a new one in the summer. Also doing things like Capsule Pharmacy and DoorDash not only gives income but can be used to fill employment gaps, it's not traditional employment but it also shows that you're not some Bushie-type who just wants to sit on their ass and do little. So I'm feeling a lot more confident now.

[Libertas Vel Mors]

Sorry to hear that mate, Capitalist austerity measures hit the public sector as well as the private sector.

Time to brush up on your KSE's, create tailor resumes based upon your future career goals.

Old saying for every door that closes another one opens.

Plus current job environment benefits Labor over Capital, so maybe you could end up better off, especially if you are willing to relocate.

You can do it... plus maybe you can bring a Union into a work environment as well.

How is Biden cancelling/halting student loan payments capitalist austerity?