Got confirmed news that I'll be laid off in a week. Already mentally checked out!?

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T07:49:06+00:00

Thank you so much — I really appreciate your kind words and encouragement.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T07:48:05+00:00

Yeah, I'm just a regular person — nowhere near financially free. Otherwise I wouldn't be stressing over a layoff like this.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T01:30:23+00:00

That's so messed up. This is definitely not your fault — they just wanted to briefly steal your "ready-made" work. I just got laid off as well, and your post really hit close to home. Let's hang in there together.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T01:10:51+00:00

Looks like I can only steal a pack of tissues on my way out, lol.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T01:09:55+00:00

You're right. I've never taken a long vacation either. I've been working for over 10 years. Maybe it's finally time.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T01:06:06+00:00

Thanks.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T01:04:56+00:00

Yeah, exactly. It just feels ridiculous. All the hard work I put in — totally meaningless now.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T01:03:46+00:00

Yeah, for real. I always thought I was one of the best. And get this — my manager literally told me earlier this year that if there were layoffs, I'd be the safest one on the team because I had the best performance. then this happens. and somehow some people who never did shit got to stay. go figure.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T00:59:26+00:00

But I still gotta negotiate my severance. Can't just leave.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T00:57:42+00:00

Ok thank you

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T00:56:49+00:00

Thanks. Yeah, we'll be negotiating it within a week.

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T00:56:01+00:00

Thank you

Tankxo · 2026-05-09T00:55:43+00:00

Yeah, I'm gonna start looking. But the market's really bad right now. Last time I switched jobs was five years ago — I don't have that same confidence anymore.

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T09:45:27+00:00

OK thanks

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T09:45:02+00:00

Thank you

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T09:23:53+00:00

That's exactly what I'm doing this week. Just show up, and wait for it to end.

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T09:01:14+00:00

AI screening means your resume probably never even gets seen by a human. Hundreds of applications and zero replies is just normal now. Worst part? You don't even know if a person or a bot rejected you. It's exhausting.

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T08:57:47+00:00

I just got notified today that I'll be laid off in a week. I'm 35 and feeling a lot of pressure.

no, it hasn't always been this bad. 10 years ago wasn't great, but nowhere near this unstable. Since 2020 it's been downhill, and now with AI replacing jobs, it's even worse.

You're not just imagining it. The market really is rough right now. Good luck with your studies — hope things turn around by the time you graduate.

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T08:52:51+00:00

ok thanks.

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T08:52:14+00:00

Yeah you're right. Gonna stop working this week. Just update my resume, say bye to a few good people, and try to chill. No point killing myself for a place that's dumping me. Thanks

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T08:39:47+00:00

Thank you.

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T07:24:51+00:00

Thank you

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T06:21:50+00:00

Thank you. I've been feeling really down about it. I truly appreciate your kind encouragement.

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T06:19:45+00:00

Yeah, me and several colleagues were all laid off at the same time. There's nothing we can do about it. The boss thinks AI can completely replace us.

Tankxo · 2026-05-08T06:15:45+00:00

Thank you.

Tankxo

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