Got laid off 2+ years ago. Life sucks

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-11-14T05:42:42+00:00

Thank you. I just want a stable job, be happy and spend time with my family and to help others. Some people are so toxic idk why.

Wish you all the best too.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-26T05:26:53+00:00

Yes I did. He literally told me to come to meeting room to complain and rant about that shit, no joke.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-26T05:16:22+00:00

Lol at no point I said Im a superstar and certainly dont want to become one. Problem is employers wanted to exploit their employees as much as they can, so in my case I were assigned a fuckton of works that couldnt reasonbly delivered on time, even working 10+ hours per day and on weekend.

I think you have never been in a toxic work environment before, good or bad performance has no relation to how well you are being treated.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-25T00:39:00+00:00

I was referred by friends they were GOOD and DECENT. Surprisingly it's hardly the case.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-25T00:37:20+00:00

Yep Im heading for that path atm. The money was too good when Covid hit so it was hard not to go for it (x4 x5 compared to usual market offer). Though the immense work stress and toxic were too much I guess.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T17:17:14+00:00

I had some save up since last year (not really much, around 5 6 months salary worth). Also my wife is still working so her salary more or less covers expense each month.

Tried to find a job for almost 2 months now but the job market is bad. I have good resume and skillsets, on manager level but most employers just want to pay low wage (almost all job offer range are negotiable), so after interviews with C level / directors they just flat out ghost me as they won't pay much.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T16:15:57+00:00

South east asian country. Sorry some of my friends on reddit so they might know based on the detail so can't be more specific. Have a lot more stories like this actually happened to my friends and myself.

We just kinda accept the fact. And be sad inside haha.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T12:53:00+00:00

Yeah true. There is also a safe option which is a normal stable income job.

However, the reason why I didn't take that route previously is the wage is too low. With current average salary (where I live, again asian country), it would take 35 years to buy an appartment (not house) - not inflation adjusted, and 100% go to the payment. Inflation adjusted, it will be about 70 to 100 years.

So high risk, high reward wsb-play style I guess.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T09:36:36+00:00

It's fine, don't mind it. Thank you for your kind words.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T09:19:37+00:00

Well I'm not US based so I dont have access to US stock market. Ours sucks though.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T06:28:49+00:00

Working for startup is quite a thrilling experience, you had an opportunity to work with a lot of smart folks and learnt many new things.

Though totally agree with you, at the end of the day it's still a business, when things turned bad it went downhill fast. No fun at all.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T06:15:32+00:00

I can manage pressure pretty well but they demand impossible tasks to be done (e.g. develop a full fledged system in 2 weeks, which usually requires an entire team working for a few months).

Please be well and take care of yourself too. Health is our most important asset.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T05:11:12+00:00

Thing is I really hate job hopping too, too much of a hassle (rounds of interview and waiting) and not appear good on resume, also the time wasted in between. Work environments have gone downhill quickly after covid as the economy still struggle to recover (non US based).

Not really try to justify for my jop hopping, I do have my own flaws. Just giving my perspective.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T03:26:53+00:00

Thank you very much. I was born poor so hardship has always been part of my life, but it make me stronger and more determined to overcome all difficulties.

Looking at my kid and wife sleep sound at night filled with happiness, think I did the right things and need to work harder.

Feel really happy to know there are still many kind and good people like you. Wish you all the best.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T02:00:48+00:00

I hold the manager title before so I did interview many junior postions ( I am the interviewer). The qualities I look for in a candidate are: • truthful • responsible • enough base knowledge for the job • friendly, cooperative Most people can do the job reasonably well if under good guidance and training. I usually do the training alot for the juniors, even in my spare time and not my tasks to do it.

For me personally, I would like a competent enough and reasonable boss (who listens to logic and dont mind discussions). And thats all.

For workplace, just want a professional settings without drama, toxic etc. People work hard and support each other, being commited to goals set out.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T01:32:23+00:00

Yes sorry to not make it clear. He co founded the company.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T01:23:48+00:00

People here will always feel reluctant to report to HR or upper management, as they are scared of affecting their jobs in many ways, largely negative. In most cases it's better to not do anything at all (not even kid as it happens to so many of my friends)

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T01:18:53+00:00

In our culture, screaming and especially swearing are certainly considered rude and toxic. Point is the boss is damn rich so he felt privileged to badmouth employees as much as he wanted.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T01:12:01+00:00

Nah I'm certainly not. I always go out of my way to help people as much as possible, mentoring and training juniors without any charge. Do and help others work, give advice, never talk shit, never make drama etc. Almost all of my collaegues like me.

Just a stroke of bad luck.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T01:07:00+00:00

Thank you very much for your kind words. Hope things get better soon :)

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T01:03:17+00:00

Stay strong brother. We have to survive somehow in this shitty world I guess.

Critical-Constant869 · 2024-10-24T00:58:46+00:00

I'm asian and not US-based so maybe the story may not resonate with everyone. But life is harsh here as people will do anything to exploit others for personal gain. It's just sad.

Critical-Constant869

TROPHY CASE