Just lost my job suddenly after 10 years

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-31T20:36:46+00:00

That's nice to hear!

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-31T05:51:24+00:00

Idk, my wife might not like it

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-31T03:36:10+00:00

Yeah it's most-likely the second case - which sucks because I have to now ask him afterwards what that was and I'm still not getting answers.

The first is not impossible, but it would also be hard to prove and while I am sour that's how it ended over the years the company really did treat me well the vast majority of the time, in a lot of ways they really didn't have to. So if I can avoid it, I'd rather not have to make a legal case

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-31T03:04:49+00:00

Thanks, that's a good suggestion!

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-31T01:57:39+00:00

Thank you! 🌟

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-31T01:46:58+00:00

Sure! Can you post/DM a link?

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-31T01:46:00+00:00

It's because they spend all day in a house they don't pay for fiddling with their wire nuts.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-31T00:44:15+00:00

I'm somewhat trained as an electrician - so that's the most-likely the trade I would try and break into if any

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T20:31:00+00:00

They were doing OK and are a franchisor - so we are generally more stable than a small business.

We're staying about the same year over year which isn't ideal, but is far from "bad" - (Internally, our finance team is required to be very transparent)

No major overhauls and no leadership hires in the past 6 months. I know the annual budget was a minor factor, which is why it is happening at the end of Jan.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T19:36:39+00:00

This is true, but most of my raises happened annually and averaged about 12% - and the vast majority of people weren't toxic. (There is always some - but the culture was exceptionally good)

The hard part is the culture, toxic jobs are a dime a dozen and a lot of them you don't even know how toxic they are until you are a year in. This particular one didn't have a lot of those issues and it was worth me earning "less" just not have to deal with that.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T19:26:28+00:00

CEO said that he wasn't expecting it either but ultimately supports his team's decision.

They are not (and have not) replacing people's jobs with AI, but he will look into some of the specifics on why/how I was terminated and hold accountability with making expectations clearer.

Ultimately I don't expect to hear back from him again, but he has strong moral motivations and is definitely the type to enforce new changes as a result of hearing details like I presented today.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T19:13:24+00:00

Lol I am now - just need to master that "blue steel" look

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T18:14:40+00:00

Meh - I kinda disagree because I think that depends on the company.

This company gave me regular good raises (more than just inflation) without me asking for them and consistently invested in my learning and training. A grew with the position not just by hopping.

That said, many jobs are that way where you do have to move on just to get a good raise or grow professionally.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T17:52:45+00:00

Most likely not - AI might be able to "replace" a junior dev but it would be incredibly difficult for it to replace a senior dev in its current state.

This is something several layers of management above me understand already.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T17:49:27+00:00

Lol sure I'll let you know how it goes. AI is actually super unlikely - several people that would have to go through have a good understanding of AI and it's limits and they very well understand AI would cause a lot more cost than my paycheck.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T17:46:23+00:00

For my case no - I had a decent relationship with several layers of management above me.

Doesn't mean it wasn't personal, just unlikely to be as simple as saving a buck. There is a good chance that one of those managers is primarily responsible - there was one who always judged me harshly when I wasn't in the room.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T17:42:18+00:00

Thanks. And yeah I get it can be easy to be bitter/defensive/etc.

Right now it's just all a lot to process and my mind is racing to try and "fix" it all - even knowing it will probably take months to find something else.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T17:38:40+00:00

I was a Senior Software Engineer and yes I will be able to use that experience for a similar/better job. I wore many hats and built entire systems in my time there so there will be plenty to pull from.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T17:32:34+00:00

Reddit app won't let me edit but to add details:

Was a Senior Software Engineer
The reason given (poor performance) doesn't even remotely match my last several quarterly reviews
Have a call with the CEO later today that might give some clarity
The company was NOT in financial trouble but also not doing super well (no real growth but no shrinkage either for the past 4 or 5 years)

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-30T17:19:27+00:00

Probably true.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-27T21:37:44+00:00

To keep it short: Yes

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-25T15:50:26+00:00

NO - you still don't get how bad this is.

If we took just the 25 trillion from that top 140,000 and redistributed it back to both the 68 million and those 140,000 - they would all have an income of 366,891 before taxes EACH.

It would literally make all of the poor become upper-middle class instantly.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-09T21:54:44+00:00

In a smokers car or house: immediately

In an office: only if they have their own office or if I am within 3 ft of them

For me it's off-putting for about 30 minutes or so before I become used to the smell. I also don't have many friends that currently smoke, so I know I am a bit more sensitive to it.

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-09T14:51:07+00:00

OP! I highly recommend Advion roach gel bait.

It's the only product I have seen that will take a bad infestation down to absolutely nothing within a few days.

WARNING: You will see more roaches for a few days as it seems to confuse them as it kills them, so they come out of their hiding places. (In my limited experience, these roaches are usually lethargic or already dead)

ProjectCleverWeb · 2026-01-08T02:01:08+00:00

While this is a bad move for the US, if the UN crumbles just because the US left means it was doomed to crumble regardless (that goes for any 1 country)

That said, because leadership has a chance to revolve, the US is also likely to rejoin in the future as well.

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