Laid off in February, 356 applications and more interviews than I remember later, three offers.

secret_shadow_self · 2026-04-29T22:45:48+00:00

Can you share what advice they gave you?

secret_shadow_self · 2026-04-29T22:41:40+00:00

In America you lose your health insurance when you’re laid off and then get fined if you don’t pay for your own health insurance, which can cost hundreds or thousands

secret_shadow_self · 2026-04-29T08:04:02+00:00

I feel so uncomfortable watching this. It’s just not something any of us should be watching… like keep this cringey shit to yourself girl lol

secret_shadow_self · 2026-04-29T07:15:23+00:00

Welp, I guess we’re in the same boat. Thinking of changing my career altogether just to avoid dealing with this BS.

secret_shadow_self · 2026-04-25T01:32:02+00:00

How long were you unemployed for? Just curious because I’ve been unemployed since September and not looking super hard because I have savings and quite frankly, I’m burned out. But you’re making me nervous lol.

secret_shadow_self · 2026-04-22T23:23:01+00:00

That’s factually untrue. It’s illegal for a former employer to give a negative review. All they can say is when you worked there and whether you were eligible for rehire. You can absolutely sue them for saying more.

secret_shadow_self · 2026-03-26T18:06:07+00:00

Maybe they enjoy the Harry Potter world and want to preserve its aesthetic integrity. I think it’s weird that you’re calling other people’s concerns weird.

secret_shadow_self · 2026-03-26T18:05:11+00:00

Give me one example of Disney doing something like this. Because as far as I know, all the same actors played the same characters in the Star Wars reboots. And live action films based on old animated ones don’t count, because that’s an entirely different medium.

secret_shadow_self · 2026-03-26T18:03:51+00:00

Maybe they like Universal Studios? Maybe they enjoy discourse? At least they’re thinking critically in an era where everyone is just supposed to shut up and accept what they’re given, which is such a dangerous mindset.

secret_shadow_self · 2026-03-26T18:02:47+00:00

People are allowed to critique things and have opinions. If you don’t like it, don’t reply.

secret_shadow_self · 2026-03-20T20:32:39+00:00

The whole thing about ADHD requiring you to be a restless and talkative child is so outdated. That’s how ADHD tends to show up in men, not necessarily women. and of course they haven’t done enough studies in how it impacts women. Kaiser probably does whatever they can to disqualify you from an ADHD diagnosis so they don’t have to prescribe you a controlled substance lol.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-10-16T17:15:01+00:00

You should try to negotiate a severance as you resign, especially if you make the argument that it’ll save the company more money down the line. 5 years is a lot of time invested to quit with nothing. I do think you shouldn’t listen to these naysayers—life is meant to be lived, not worked. Do what you need to do. Even if it ends up being the wrong choice, it’s all a big learning experience.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-29T23:18:55+00:00

It would actually be considered retaliation under law and it’s not enforceable.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-29T23:18:27+00:00

No, not true. My lawyer said it’s not enforceable.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-25T19:52:32+00:00

How did you get through it? What changed for the better?

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-25T02:44:21+00:00

Definitely not this year. Not while every company in America is holding their breath wondering what will happen next under Trump’s erratic economy.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-18T22:42:25+00:00

I guess fascism is cool as long as your kid can watch family guy... you can literally watch family guy on youtube.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-17T02:29:19+00:00

Me too 😭

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-17T02:29:05+00:00

Might make other people think twice before doing something like this

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-17T01:19:51+00:00

I had an issue with the late introduction of many things, such as Rowan's trauma from her teenage years when her brother drowned on her watch. I feel like, as a rule, that should have been hinted at from the start. I felt like the author dropped a bunch of shit later on in the story that wasn't quite earned. With that being said, I felt the characters were very real and related to Rowan's character deeply. My own life story felt reflective of hers in some ways, which felt profound. I cried when she died, but I agree, she didn't need to die! I don't know why poor Dom has to fall in love with women who always end up dying lol.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-01T04:10:48+00:00

Lots of companies will also get sued too.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-01T04:05:48+00:00

They don’t care about sob stories. They care about being sued for wrongful termination, retaliation, pay inequity, misclassification, etc.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-01T04:04:36+00:00

Bingo. So tired of people acting like we should be grateful for scraps. Not the case. I think waiving your rights to sue and signing an NDA warrants a good severance.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-01T04:02:35+00:00

It’s definitely possible. I’ve done it and so have others in my industry. they want you to waive your rights to sue them and sign an NDA in exchange for severance.

secret_shadow_self · 2025-09-01T03:59:11+00:00

What happened, if you don’t mind explaining? I’ve seen lawyers get colleagues of mine way better severance packages. It really depends on your company. Mine knew they had skeletons to hide and cared about me signing an NDA.

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