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Keep in mind this thread is heavily affected by selection bias; Those who aren't affected have very little reason to contribute.
I've been laid off, but my contract subsequently extended for a while. I have not been actively searching since I have the luxury of taking my time and figuring out what I want to do, but so far interest has been coming in. I've declined one offer and am in a couple of other processes. I keep hearing about the bad job market, which does concern me - should I just grab something new ASAP to secure my spot? Will I be a…
On Hacker News, it's hard to gauge because it's not possible to tell if you're getting an unbiased sample of comments. One thing that's definitely happening is theres a lot, quite a lot, of applications for each job posting, so response rates are much lower.
Hopefully you'll make a good decision. But your experience may depend heavily on what area you work in, your location, your network, etc. Good luck and all the best.
I was laid off (for the first time) 9 months ago, and I still haven't found a job. I don't live near a major city. This wasn't a problem when remote work was the norm, or when I could wait for the right remote job to open up. But in the current environment it's a major headwind. I'm also starting to get concerned about how employers will perceive this long of a job gap. And the psychological aspect of this long of un…
I been through 2000,2008, 20015(:) and 2023, layoff a few times, and my answer now is, shut up and pay me. Build a 1 or 2 year F-U fund and have zero debt. You know what happens after a layoff if you have that? Nothing. you sleep well and start looking for a Gig or FTE without the pressure of bills. It shows up in interviews.