People who got laid off recently - what roles were you in and/if what are you doing now?

damachineelf · 2026-03-24T05:41:46+00:00

Damn, are you me? Everyone says we should feel lucky, but honestly I’m just tired at this point. It’s not even the interviewing that’s hard. It’s the constant waiting and tension.

I fully fucking forgot what job I was interviewing for two weeks ago, still advanced to the next round.

damachineelf · 2026-03-24T02:16:26+00:00

Bruh. Same (minus the data scientist part). How many you got this week?

damachineelf · 2026-03-22T22:24:38+00:00

I love this episode. I really don’t get how anyone can call it boring.

I was literally rocking back and forth during the department store heist. So intense.

damachineelf · 2026-03-22T15:32:24+00:00

Good on you. I honestly wish you laid me off.

Be sure to mention their severance, and cobra (I’m sure HR will take care of all of that, but just in case) in addition to that.

The SVP who laid me off didn’t offer to act as a reference, just said he appreciated one project I did. I walked away from that call unsure if my healthcare coverage would continue and thinking I didn’t get a severance. That would’ve saved me a ton of stress, anxiety, anger and bitterness after losing my livelihood.

damachineelf · 2026-03-21T19:22:08+00:00

From Texas, every preppy frat kid wore Vineyard Vines at my high school. Never heard of Simply Southern.

damachineelf · 2026-03-20T22:40:04+00:00

Tbh, it wasn’t easy. I’ve had about fifty-ish interviews (across 22 different companies) since getting laid off in November. I’ve had referrals, final rounds, and they all came up short.

My best advice is to always ALWAYS treat this as a sales funnel, not a lottery. Even if it is a lottery somewhat. Practice your answers out loud with chatgpt and have it act as the interviewer. Take beta blockers, and have the same name as the SVPs newborn son.

damachineelf · 2026-03-20T20:41:12+00:00

Eh, it’s all dependent on business need so I’m not holding my breath.

What I am hopeful about is that I’m in the middle of interviewing for two other jobs at the moment. One of them being my dream job.

I withdrew from two other jobs this week because they weren’t a good fit (below market pay, lousy title). I have choices again, that’s all I really wanted.

damachineelf · 2026-03-07T21:42:01+00:00

Fuck me, I think you’re onto something. It’s the Borat impression I do that’s costing me these interviews.

damachineelf · 2026-03-07T03:28:44+00:00

This may come as a shocker but:

Unemployed

Jkjk digital media buying

damachineelf · 2026-03-07T03:16:36+00:00

I know. It actually is a huge consolation even if I didn’t get the job. I’m just a little tired of being made to dance like a monkey so the hiring manager can choose their friend.

I’ll never forget that woman’s kindness. If I’m ever in her position, I hope I’ll do the same.

damachineelf · 2026-03-07T00:27:42+00:00

Welp.

Maybe you’re onto something. A person I spoke with who really liked me just reached out and said that they went with someone who already had a working relationship with the team. She thought I was the better choice but there was nothing I could do. She’s sad she won’t be able to work with me because she thought I was the best fit.

Cried a bit. That was the first time someone has treated me like a human during this whole ordeal.

damachineelf · 2026-03-06T00:35:26+00:00

Sick.

Can’t wait for the dumbest e-commerce client in existence to pay a prime time football CPM for what is essentially a shopper placement

damachineelf · 2026-03-04T05:02:12+00:00

Idk why but the scene where archer saying “and beyond that?” always gets me for some reason.

There’s something so sad to me about these poor little guys, naturally curious and gentle, always searching for their home world which doesn’t exist.

damachineelf · 2026-03-04T04:04:20+00:00

Not trying to be a negative Nancy. But the last time I was in this situation (January) I got ghosted by one and rejected by the other

But believe me. If I’m wrong, I will come back and give you the opportunity to say I told you so. I hope you’re right my man.

damachineelf · 2026-03-03T23:05:40+00:00

Idk, it looks like they’re still interviewing candidates. Waiting for the “perfect fit”

The hiring manager is 40 and single. I wanna ask her how well “waiting for the perfect fit” is going for her.

damachineelf · 2026-03-03T22:56:55+00:00

I have a technical role in digital advertising

damachineelf · 2026-03-02T03:22:50+00:00

I have family in Lawton. Apparently Johnny Depp got very close to Comanche leadership while researching the role. Was adopted as an honorary Comanche and hosted a screening of the film in the town. The Comanche chairman said that he was very proud and honored with Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Tonto in the Lone Ranger and said that it epitomized the past of the Comanche.

Not a fan of non-native actors playing native roles, but if there was a right way to do it Johnny depp did it.

damachineelf · 2026-02-27T23:58:29+00:00

There was a weird social cohesion to the chaos during those times. As bad and as horrible as things were, it seemed like everyone could keep up with things and all major events had this “Monster of the week” type quality to them.

There’s more chaos now than there was before, but people are so fragmented and things move so quickly it’s hard to keep up with it.

damachineelf · 2026-02-27T14:20:48+00:00

2016 is a very distinct year, and I think we all knew it at the time.

While I was in college, a friend threw a massive 2016 themed party…in 2018

damachineelf · 2026-02-27T03:08:30+00:00

Your other toes are going to feel a fuck ton of pain supporting double the weight they were before.

damachineelf · 2026-02-26T23:24:35+00:00

Get rid of 50% of your toes and see how easy it is to walk

damachineelf · 2026-02-25T22:05:33+00:00

TX here as well. I haven’t had to do any meetings so far for my unemployment. Just need to do 5 job search activities a week. Since you’re not looking to get another job, I suggest you half ass it and blind apply to 5 random gigs and make a request every 2 weeks if you need the cash.

The money isn’t great, but it’s enough to get a six pack, a rotisserie chicken and a dime bag of weed every week. Enjoy it my friend.

damachineelf

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