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May 13, 2022
10:26:01am

Turnpike Lane CB Barometer

Hopefully a chance to recalibrate and come out happier in the long term.

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Turnpike Lane

Previous username: lawboy
Bio page: Turnpike Lane
Joined: Dec 14, 2004
Last login: Oct 15, 2023
Total posts: 124,282 (29,256 FO)

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I got laid off this week. I've never been in a situation like this.

Hotlanta

5/13/22 10:21am

Terrible to hear. I’m sorry. What Industry/ job position? Maybe someone can help

Julius Pepperwood

5/13/22 10:22am

What kind of work you do?

JohnnyC

5/13/22 10:23am

Best of luck man! You’ll make it. What industry are you in?

DiamondMo

5/13/22 10:23am

I'm sure it feels terrible now. But it is honestly a great time to change jobs.

The Old Y

5/13/22 10:23am

Well let’s find you a job. What’s your line of work? Specialties? Location?

DavisCoCoug

5/13/22 10:23am

Project Manager (software implementation), Atlanta

Hotlanta

5/13/22 10:35am

You have tons of translatable experience

5/13/22 10:40am

The company I work for has some stuff that fits your experience. Sending you a

Cougs or die

5/13/22 10:49am

A head hunter recently told me there is a ton of WFH available

mncstr

5/13/22 10:55am

I don't know if you want to hear this but I'm in software too and I think

semicool

5/13/22 11:12am

I'm based in ATL, my company is hiring technical PMs

trublulgc

5/13/22 12:13pm

Gotta love CB crowd sourced solutions (or at least potential of one).

Soupie

5/13/22 12:20pm

RE: Gotta love CB crowd sourced solutions (or at least potential of one).

JohnnyC

5/13/22 2:16pm

Oh dude - you’ll have zero trouble finding a job with that background.

DavisCoCoug

5/13/22 12:44pm

Here's to hoping

Hotlanta

5/13/22 3:47pm

Hang in there, Hotlanta. Something great will come your way.

5/13/22 10:23am

Sorry you're going through this. The uncertainty is where the stress comes

flyzag

5/13/22 10:25am

Hopefully a chance to recalibrate and come out happier in the long term.

5/13/22 10:26am

Been there. It's hard. Keep your head up! It will all work out.

ThirdStringStreamer

5/13/22 10:26am

Spend some time obtaining/expanding skills as you search for your next role.

5/13/22 10:26am

it's a tough thing for sure. Hang in there. Good luck on your search.

txblue

5/13/22 10:26am

Recognize that losing a job is one of the most traumatic things you can experien

ebv

5/13/22 10:27am

What industry are you in. My company is hiring like crazy.

Cougs or die

5/13/22 10:31am

been there...probably still a decent time to be job hunting. Many times a layoff

Avery

5/13/22 10:33am

Sorry man. Stay positive & focused. The right opportunity will present itself.

5/13/22 10:41am

Happened to me once; completely unexpected. Took me eight months to find another

Hoopster

5/13/22 10:42am

Thanks y'all I really appreciate the camaraderie. It's one of CB's best aspects.

Hotlanta

5/13/22 10:43am

Something that might be helpful is reviewing why you ended up with the short end of the stick

molodyets

5/13/22 11:04am

My experience

mncstr

5/13/22 10:46am

I've been there. I feel for you.

bluecheese

5/13/22 10:50am

I've been there too

sammycoug

5/13/22 10:52am

I feel for you. I really do. I have been laid off many times in my career. The

BYU Grounds

5/13/22 12:03pm

Hopefully just a temporary stress and you find something awesome

BYUfan92

5/13/22 12:08pm

Check your boardmail

Null

5/13/22 1:11pm

The market is still good right now. I generally

5/14/22 12:13am

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